Practice nurse update – 19 March 2025

1. PRACTICE NURSE ORIENTATIONS
2. CESPHN PROGRAMS
3. NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
4. EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES

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 EVENING – CLUB ASHFIELD

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.

Hear from our guest speakers, Dr Lucy Wynter (Clinical Academic, Nephrologist and General Physician) and Carmen Moroney (Chronic Kidney Disease Stewardship Clinical Nurse Consultant) on Chronic Kidney Disease while also enjoying some canapes and light refreshments. 

Places are limited.

To register – https://connect.cesphn.org.au/EventDetails?id=a1JMn000003a8BpMAI

Further networking events will also be held in the East and Sutherland/St George regions with more details to come.

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 – https://cesphn.org.au/general-practice/practice-support-and-development/environmental-resources

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

New Roadmap Aims to Address Health Inequities Faced by Autistic People

The Australian Government, Department of Health and Aged Care has released a 10-year National Roadmap to Improve the Health and Mental Health of People living with Autism 2025-2035.

Autistic people deserve access to high-quality health care that enables them to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

The roadmap addresses the serious health inequities faced by people living with Autism in Australia.

To find out more – https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/national-roadmap-to-improve-the-health-and-mental-health-of-autistic-people-2025-2035?language=en

Young People are Unaware of the Risks Associated with the Use of Nitrous Oxide.

In Australia, nitrous oxide is cheap and accessible.

While it’s not legal to sell nitrous oxide for recreational use, the canisters or bulbs, are widely available online. Inhaling nitrous oxide has short-term and long-term health risks, which young people need to be more aware of.

To read more – https://theconversation.com/nangs-are-popular-with-young-people-but-are-they-aware-of-the-serious-harms-of-nitrous-oxide-250654

New Vaping App to Help your Patients Quit

The Cancer Institute NSW has developed a new free app Pave. The app provides helpful tips, motivations, tracking tools, distractions for when cravings hit, along with activities and information to help navigate the common barriers to quitting.

Further information  – https://www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/prevention-and-screening/preventing-cancer/damaging-effects-of-vaping/pave-a-vaping-cessation-support-app

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRAMS

St George Hospital Practice Nurse Grand Rounds Webinar Series

Paediatric Respiratory Presentations to the Emergency Department

Join us online to hear from an Emergency Nurse Practitioner from St George Hospital on how to improve access to care and support paediatric patients with respiratory infections.

When: Monday 24 March 2025

Time: 7.00pm – 8.00pm online via Zoom

To register – https://connect.cesphn.org.au/EventDetails?id=a1JMn000003B0xRMAS

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

To book – https://www.benchmarquegroup.com.au/courses/managing-wounds/

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

APNA – New Course* Grief and bereavement

This course provides an introduction to grief and bereavement, explores grief disorders and considerations for the bereaved, teaches communication strategies for supporting those who are grieving, and offers guidance on finding referral pathways and conducting conversations with the bereaved.

To find out more – https://www.apna.asn.au/product/detail/87678b5f-91bd-ef11-80ee-005056be66b1

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Nurse education scholarship opportunities

CESPHN’s nurse education scholarships for 2025 has now expanded.

There now are five face-to-face educational workshops that nurses can apply for:

2025 Immunisation Professional Development Conference 2-day workshop
30 April 2025, 8:30am to 7:00pm
1 May 2025, 8:30am to 4:00pm
Novotel Sydney Airport, Wolli Creek NSW

Perform Venous Blood Collection 1-day workshop (newly added)
3 June 2025, 9:00am to 3:00pm
CESPHN Office, Mascot NSW

Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation) 1-day workshop
29 July 2025, 8:45am to 4:00pm
CESPHN Office, Mascot NSW

Managing Wounds in Primary Healthcare 1-day workshop
12 August 2025, 8:45am to 4:30pm
CESPHN Office, Mascot NSW

Perform Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation and Iron Infusion 1-day workshop
15 August 2025, 9:00am to 3:30pm
CESPHN Office, Mascot NSW

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

Further information and apply here

HAVE YOUR SAY

Shaping the future of Accreditation

The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care is seeking feedback from the general practice sector to share their views on potential changes to the accreditation cycle and assessment of general practices.

Important changes being considered include extending the length of the accreditation cycle, the addition of a mid-cycle review, and short notice assessments.

Consultation is now open until Friday 4 April 2025.

For further information – https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/newsroom/consultations/public-consultation-potential-changes-accreditation-general-practices

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