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
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 so don’t delay. Register now
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.
To register – https://connect.cesphn.org.au/EventDetails?id=a1JMn000003W9cjMAC
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Practice Nurse Annual Forum Day – Saturday, 25 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 an experienced Clinical Nurse Consultant (CNC). Gain valuable techniques, refresh your knowledge, and enhance your wound care expertise through a dynamic, hands-on workshop.
Stay tuned for more details on registration and the full event agenda—we look forward to seeing you there. Open to all nurses working in general practice within the CESPHN region.
Express your interest now! If you would like to pre-register for this event or have any questions, please contact our Practice Support team at practicesupport@cesphn.com.au
Domestic, family and sexual violence
GPs and Allied Health Professionals have an important role to play in addressing domestic and family violence (DFV) in our community. They are often the first point of contact for victim survivors due to physical injuries and mental health issues resulting from the abuse.
DFV Assist is a CESPHN service, funded by the Australian Government Department of Health, that supports health professionals to identify and appropriately respond to domestic and family violence (DFV) and facilitate referral pathways to improve outcomes for patients.
Find resources for health professionals here.
Important Changes – 2025 Nursing and Midwifery Registration Renewal
APHRA is holding a series of webinars for employers, managers and other people who can help nurses and midwives renew their registration.
Please join if you have a question or just want to learn more about how to log in to the new Ahpra portal and renew.
Please register for the session you wish to attend by 24 hours before the event. Each session is limited to 1000 people, so please register early for the session you prefer.
| Session 1 Date: Friday 23 May Time: 2pm – 3pm AEST Register here for 23/05/2025 | Session 2 Date: Monday 26 May Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm AEST Register here for 26/05/2025 | Session 3 Date: Thursday 29 May Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm AEST Register here for 29/05/2025 |
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) has launched a new online portal with multifactor authentication. To proceed with your renewal, you must first set up your Ahpra portal. Watch the instructional video for step-by-step guidance on setting up your portal and authentication.
See here to view the video – How to move your account and set up your Ahpra portal – for registered health practitioners
Florence by APNA
Florence by APNA is here and is available to all nurses.
APNA has developed Florence, a free, brand new career growth platform, designed to put every nurse in control of their learning, continuing professional development (CPD) and professional future.
Florence is a free app that makes nursing professional development easy, efficient, and empowering.
To find out more – https://www.florence.today/
National Lung Cancer Screening Program
The Commonwealth Government Department of Health and Aged Care’s Lung Cancer Screening Program is set to launch in July this year. The program will use low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans to look for lung cancer in high-risk people without any symptoms. The program aims to find lung cancer early and save lives.
A helpful checklist is available to provide information on preparing your practice so it is ready for the Program launch in July 2025.
For more information – https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/nlcsp
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
Benchmarque Group – Blood Collection
Develop the technique to safely collect blood from patients and learn the importance of correctly collecting patient data relevant for clinical documentation. Understand blood collection and how to choose the appropriate equipment with practical demonstration, and discussions around managing possible complications.
When: Tuesday 3 June 2025
Where: Central and Eastern Sydney PHN Mascot
Cost: $450.00
To book – https://www.benchmarquegroup.com.au/courses/perform-blood-collection/#workshops
Download Blood Collection flyer
APNA – Infection Prevention and Control Guidelines (IPC) and Winter Preparedness – including immunisation recommendations for at-risk populations
Join APNA for a Lunch and Learn two-part webinar as they discuss the IPC guidelines, how to prepare organisations for winter, implement best practices to minimise infection risks and develop strategies to effectively manage winter-related health challenges.
For more detail – https://www.apna.asn.au/event/IPC-guidelines-winter-preparedness
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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