Severe heatwave warning – Read more about care recommendations
Are you a new nurse working in general practice?
Our practice support team are available to provide you with a Practice Nurse orientation session which includes a copy of our Practice Nurse Resource Guide.
We can also provide you with ongoing support to help you learn and succeed in your new role.
These sessions can either be an in general practice or a virtual visit.
If you would like to book an orientation session or have any questions, please contact practicesupport@cesphn.com.au
CESPHN Health Professionals Network
New Nurses working in the Central and Eastern Sydney PHN region can register for our Health Professionals Network for free, allowing you access to our newsletters, immunisation education and many other CPD events.
Nurse Re-entry Program – Host a Nurse in Your Practice
The Nurse Re-entry Program is an Australian Government initiative supporting general practices to build their capability by hosting nurses in supervised placements. The program helps nurses who haven’t practised in the last 5-10 years to return to the workforce through paid, supervised placements in general practice. The program also supports nurse practitioners transitioning into general practice.
The program strengthens your team by training nurses within your practice to regain full registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). Once completed, the nurse will have met the requirements for full registration and will be fully trained in the primary care setting.
We will connect you to eligible nurses and confirm supervision requirements to ensure placements meet NMBA standards.
To participate, your practice must be accredited and have a registered nurse with at least 12 months of general practice experience available to supervise. Eligible practices may receive a grant to support participation and there is no obligation to employ the nurse permanently after the placement is complete.
Expressions of interest are now open. Submit your EOI and we will contact you to confirm eligibility and discuss next steps.
For more information, contact our Nurse Re-entry Program team via email.
Secondary employment – Do you know your obligations and the risks
Secondary employment is any paid or unpaid work you do outside of your main role with your employer.
It includes casual, part-time or freelance work.
As regulated health professionals, registered nurses and midwives are responsible and accountable to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). The standards, codes and guidelines are applicable to all aspects of your professional practice, and this includes any secondary employment.
To find out more – createsend.com/t/j-AA8E3DAEE52C185D2540EF23F30FEDED
TGA issues warnings for fracture risk after discontinuation of denosumab (Prolia and biosimilars)
The Therapeutic Goods Administration have strengthened their advice and updated the product information after about 70 cases appear to be associated with fractures following discontinuation or delay in treatment with denosumab.
For further information – Strengthened warnings for fracture risk after discontinuation of denosumab (Prolia and biosimilars) | Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
Australian-first digital tool helps calculate cancer risk from alcohol use
This tool can estimate an individual’s lifetime risk of developing cancers such as bowel, liver, oral, throat, neck, and female breast cancer. It is primarily designed for adults over 40, as this group is more affected by the cumulative effects of alcohol consumption and long-term health risks.
To find out more – Australian-first digital tool helps calculate cancer risk from alcohol use | NSW Government
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Australian College of Nurse Practitioners
Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Scholarships
https://www.acnp.org.au/pcnmsp
Aged Care Nursing Scholarship Program
Immunisation Update
For the latest Immunisation update please click here – https://cesphn.org.au/general-practice/practice-support-and-development/immunisation-gp/immunisation-news-alerts
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