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.
Are you familiar with the Nurses Award and your entitlements
The Nurses Award 2010 outlines some important entitlements such as pay rates, leave, types of employment etc.
To view the award – MA000034 – Nurses Award 2010
Free, national type 2 diabetes prevention information service
1800PREVENT (type 2 diabetes) is a free service provided by Diabetes Australia that can help your patients to access trusted resources and support.
They can help patients to take proactive steps to improve their health and, for some people, reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
To find out more – Resources for health professionals | 1800PREVENT (type 2 diabetes) | Diabetes Australia
Clinical practice guidelines for deprescribing in older people
A new clinical practice guideline has been released to help support health care professionals with deprescribing medications in older people that are either potentially harmful or no longer needed to potentially reduce adverse events and achieve better health outcomes.
Access the guidelines – Deprescribing in older people: a clinical practice guideline
Self-harm in primary school-aged children
Research indicates that an increasing number of primary school-aged children are engaging in self-harm, a behavior linked to long-term adverse health outcomes, including persistent mental health difficulties and substance use disorders.
Read more – Self-harm in primary school-aged children – Emerging Minds
Therapeutic Guidelines launches a new mobile app experience
A series of significant app updates have been released to improve usability, accessibility and workflow efficiency.
Some of the updates released in October include:
Find out more – Reimagined mobile app experience
Expression of Interest (EOI) – Dementia siagnosis and management in primary care
A combined Research Study and Continuous Professional Development event for Practice Nurses
This is an opportunity for Practice Nurses to participate in an event dedicated to dementia in primary care. This involves participation in a small, facilitated focus group (one hour duration) to determine current experiences and challenges of primary care in dementia diagnosis and management, and seek feedback on collaborative models of care.
Following this, an educational talk will be delivered by an expert geriatrician. This will address any learning goals raised in the focus group and include an overview of best practice dementia diagnosis and management for primary care, updates on new diagnostics and treatments, and what local resources and supports are available.
Note: Numbers are limited, and participants will be remunerated for their time in attendance.
If you are interested in attending this focus group and educational session, please send an email to practicesupport@cesphn.com.au
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
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 100% scholarship (valued at $450).
Details
Tuesday 2 December 2025
9.45 AM – 2.00 PM
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 5.00 PM (AEDT)
To learn more – APNA Scholar 2026-2027
For the latest Immunisation update.
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