CESPHN – SUPPORT FOR NURSES WORKING IN GENERAL PRACTICE
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.
NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Therapeutic Goods Administration issues warning about prilocaine/lidocaine (EMLA) cream
There have been 2 serious adverse event cases in neonates in which EMLA (topical prilocaine/lidocaine cream) was applied for a circumcision procedure.
Health professionals should instruct parents and carers to use only the recommended amount of EMLA on the child’s skin, and to leave it on the skin for only the recommended length of time.
Further information – Risk of overdose in infants when using prilocaine/lidocaine cream (EMLA and generics) | Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
Support your patients to live well with heart disease
The National Heart Foundation have released a new resource library for health professionals.
MyHeart MyLife is a free, evidence-based support program for people living with coronary heart disease and their carers. To support patient education and referral to the program, the Heart Foundation has launched a brand new resource hub.
To find out more – Patient Resource Library | MyHeart MyLife
Enhanced NSW Cancer Plan Performance Index now live
The NSW Cancer Plan sets the overall direction for the state’s cancer control efforts. It ensures that work is coordinated, collaborative and considers the needs of people affected by cancer.
One of the tools used to track this progress is the NSW Cancer Plan Performance Index. This tool has high-level indicators that provide a snapshot of how the state is measuring against the Plan’s target outcomes.
Primary care professionals can use the plan to help support project planning and initiatives.
Access the Performance Index here – https://www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/nsw-cancer-plan/performance-index
Help support your patients with free mental health Support
Medicare Mental Health is here to make it easier for health professionals to provide better support for their patients’ mental health and wellbeing—whether they’re facing challenges themselves, concerned about someone close to them, or simply seeking guidance.
To find out more – Help to support your patients | Medicare Mental Health
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRAMS
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health
Jean Hailes for Women’s Health has developed online courses for nurses and midwives with subject matter experts for a range of women’s health topics Nurses are uniquely positioned to support women throughout their healthcare journey and address women’s health issues within their practice.
Find out more – https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-professionals/elearning-modules/courses-for-nurses-and-midwives
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY
Central and Eastern Sydney PHN is offering healthcare professionals working within the CESPHN region the opportunity to apply for a scholarship to attend this workshop Perform Venous Blood Collection on 90% scholarship, at cost of $50 (valued at $450).
Details
Tuesday 2 December 2025
9.45am – 2.00pm
CESPHN Office Mascot
To apply – https://forms.cesphn.org.au/1574
APNA Foundation’s Scholar Program
APNA is awarding one ambitious primary health care nurse a fully funded position in the prestigious Florence Nightingale Foundation Leadership Scholarship Program. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to advance your career, receive in-depth personal and professional development guidance, and create a project to improve clinical and health outcomes in primary health care.
Who can apply: APNA Professional Members with a minimum of two years of membership.
Applications close: 20 November 5pm (AEDT)
To learn more – APNA Scholar 2026-2027
Immunisation Update
The latest Immunisation update
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