Practice nurse update – 16 April 2025

• CESPHN – Support for Nurses working in General Practice
• Practice Nurse Networking Evenings
• CESPHN – Programs
• News and Announcements
• Education Opportunities and Programs

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

Practice Nurse Networking Evenings

Central and Eastern Sydney PHN (CESPHN) would like to invite Practice nurses working within our region to join us for a Nurse networking evening. A face to face event where you can establish connections with other nurses, build relationships, share experiences and elevate your nursing knowledge while enjoying some canapes and light refreshments.

Places are limited.

Register for your preferred event below.

Pullman hotel – Mascot

Thursday 8 May 2025

Hear from our guest speaker, Dr Rachel Kalman (Inside Out Institute) on Eating Disorders.

Register here

St George Motor Boat Club – Sans Souci

Tuesday 3 June 2025

Hear from our guest speaker, Glenn Paull (St George Hospital Cardiology Clinical Nurse Consultant), on Cardiology and ECG Interpretation.

Register here

CESPHN – Programs

Environmental resources

The Central and Eastern Sydney PHN acknowledges the scientific evidence for human induced climate change. The consequences include deteriorating population health outcomes and widening inequalities in health, threatening our vision of better health and wellbeing for all.

Our contributions will make a difference to the communities we serve and improve opportunities for health across the life-course. We pledge our best efforts to build physical, mental, social, and economic health and to grow resilience in our region, as we fully participate in the unified global effort to both mitigate and adapt to climate change.

To find out more about climate change and to complete the Greens Practice Checklist for your practice, visit the CESPHN website

News and Announcements

Gap analysis tool to support reprocessing of reusable medical devices

The Reprocessing of reusable medical devices (RMDs) gap analysis tool is designed to support health services to measure and improve their compliance with AS 5369:2023 and with the actions related to reprocessing of RMDs in the NSQHS Standards and National Safety and Quality Primary and Community Healthcare Standards.

The tool can be used to identify gaps in current practices and to develop and monitor quality improvement plans for reprocessing reusable medical equipment, instruments and devices. It can be used by any organisation that operates, reprocesses, or oversees reusable medical devices.

For more information, visit Reprocessing of reusable medical devices.

Measles alert for Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs

NSW Health has issued a measles alert for Sydney’s eastern suburbs after an infected person with the disease visited several locations.

People are urged to be on alert for symptoms which may take up to 18 days to appear post exposure.

For information – https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-03/nsw-health-measles-alert-sydney-eastern-suburbs/105130940

Quarantine notice issued by Therapeutic Goods Association for Reynard Products

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has been alerted to possible Achromobacter contamination affecting Reynard Adhesive Removal Wipes, Reynard Alcohol Prep Pads, and Reynard Alcohol/Chlorhexidine Swabsticks. As a precaution, it advises discontinuing the use of these products and quarantining any affected stock until further notice.

For further information – https://www.tga.gov.au/safety/market-actions/recall-reynard-health-05-chlorhexidine-swab-sticks-foam-large-foam-swab-sticks-and-prep-pads-6cm-x-6cm

Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme

Starting in May 2025, the Department of Health and Aged Care’s CWCS will fund wound consumable products for individuals aged 65 and older, as well as First Nations people aged 50 and over, who have diabetes and a chronic wound. Eligible health professionals will need to complete the specified training to use the online portal. To access the training – https://cwcs.guroo.academy/enrol/cwcs_2025

For further information – https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/cwcs

Reminder – Professional Indemnity Insurance

All health practitioners who undertake any form of practice in their respective profession(s) must have professional indemnity insurance (PII) arrangements that comply with the relevant registration standard, for all aspects of their practice.

Initial registration and annual renewal of registration requires a declaration that the health practitioner will not practice unless they have appropriate PII arrangements.

Further information – https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-Standards/Professional-indemnity-insurance-arrangements.aspx

Nurse Midwife Health Program Australia

This is a free, confidential and independent support and counselling service offered to all nurses, midwives and students.

To find out more – https://nursemidwifehpa.org.au

Education Opportunities and Programs

Free Menopause Education Program

Jean Hailes for Women’s Health are offering free courses in Menopause. Enhance your knowledge and discover the vital role nurses play in Menopause management. Developed in collaboration with clinical experts, these courses are available on the Jean Hailes for Women’s Health website.

Benchmarque Group – Managing Wounds in Primary Healthcare

Effective wound management is a complex, important and costly aspect of nursing that requires timely management for positive outcomes for the patient. Primary health clinicians play a key role in assessing and effectively managing a range of wound presentations. The Managing Wounds in Primary Health Care provides clinicians with an evidence based framework to assess, manage a variety of wounds while understanding the importance of client centred education and care.

When: Wednesday 14 May 2025 or Wednesday 4 June 2025

Where: Central and Eastern Sydney PHN Mascot

Cost: $700.00

Book here. To access further education sessions from Benchmarque – Benchmarque   Booking-Flyer-CESPHN.pdf

Scholarshipp opportunities

Nurse education scholarship opportunities in 2025                                   

Central and Eastern Sydney PHN is offering registered nurses working in general practice within the CESPHN region the opportunity to apply for a scholarship to attend one of four face-to-face educational workshops.

Successful applicants will receive scholarships covering up to 90% of the course fees.

For further information click here

Immunisation Update

For the latest Immunisation update please click here