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
Practice Nurse Annual Forum Day – Saturday, 18 October 2025
Join us for a dynamic and informative Practice Nurse Forum Day, featuring engaging presentations, insightful discussions, and valuable networking opportunities designed to support and inspire nurses in their practice.
This year, we’re excited to feature a practical wound care session led by Melanie Perez, an experienced Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC). Gain valuable techniques, refresh your knowledge, and enhance your wound care expertise through a dynamic, hands-on workshop.
Hear from expert speakers Liv Downing, Karen Booth, Dr Joanna Bruce and Nurse Kerry McBride on topics like burnout to brilliance, the future of primary healthcare nursing using digital health technologies, womens health – menopause and childhood development.
This event is open to all nurses working in general practice within the CESPHN region.
Register now as spots are limited.
If you have any questions, please contact our Practice Support team at practicesupport@cesphn.com.au
New Resources – Managing Health Records
Keeping accurate and well-maintained health records is vital to ensuring ongoing quality care for patients.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has endorsed new guidance to help privately practising nurses and midwives who work independently to better understand and meet their health record management obligations.
These resources aim to help review and enhance health record management practices, ultimately supporting public safety.
To find out more – https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Resources/Managing-health-records.aspx
Shortage of Bicillin L-A (benzathine benzylpenicillin tetrahydrate) prefilled syringe for injection
There are ongoing shortages of Bicillin L-A and Extencilline, which are impacting primary health care services, pharmacies and in rural and remote community health care. For the latest updates, information on alternative treatments, and expected return-to-supply dates, please visit the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website.
Updated information for registered nurses and midwives working in maternal, child and family health
This fact sheet offers guidance for registered nurses and midwives who are looking to broaden their scope of practice to include roles in maternal, child, and family health.
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) acknowledges that delivering safe and effective care in these areas requires postgraduate-level knowledge and skills. Nurses and midwives are expected to be appropriately educated, clinically competent in their chosen field, and equipped to provide care that is safe, person-centred, and grounded in evidence-based practice.
To find out more – https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/FAQ/Fact-sheet-MCFH-Regulation.aspx
St Vincents Hospital – Practice Nurses Practical Workshop
The St Vincents Chronic and Complex Care Service will be hosting a free all-day practical workshop for Practice nurses.
Date: Friday 24 October 2025
To find out more and register – 2025 PN Diabetes Workshop topics
APNA – Strengthening STI and BBV Prevention through Primary Nursing Practice
This webinar is designed for nurses working in primary health care. This session will unpack the vital role you play in preventing sexually transmissible infections (STIs) and blood-borne viruses (BBVs), with a strong focus on HIV prevention and the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
Learn how to make STI screening a seamless part of routine care, identify when and how to introduce PrEP, and confidently support patients through inclusive, proactive sexual health conversations. Whether you’re new to this space or looking to sharpen your practice, this webinar will leave you with practical skills, real-world strategies and renewed confidence.
To find out more and register – https://www.apna.asn.au/event/sti-and-bbv-prevention-through-practice
Research Study: Developing integrated care models for older adults with combined vision and hearing loss, and their family carers
The University of Sydney are conducting a research study about the impact of combined vision and hearing loss (also known as dual sensory impairment [DSI]) on older adults and the close family members who provide care.
Combined vision and hearing loss (dual sensory impairment [DSI]) is common in older age but can have major effects on wellbeing and social participation. Researchers at USyd are developing supportive social networks in this area.
They would like to hear from older adults (65 years+) with DSI, and their family member or close friend who provides support to them. Please contact Dr Moira Dunsmore, moira.dunsmore@sydney.edu.au 02 9351 0784 for further information or to participate in the study.
Participants and carers will be remunerated @ $40 per hour of time
Ethics Approval: University of Sydney HREC: 2024/HE001730
Primary Care Nursing and Midwifery Scholarship Program
The scholarships will enable registered nurses and midwives to undertake postgraduate study. The scholarships will support registered nurses to become nurse practitioners and midwives to be become endorsed midwives in the primary care and aged care health sector.
For more information – https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/primary-care-nursing-and-midwifery-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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