Practice Nurse update – 22 January 2025

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

If you have a patient that has had a hospital presentation and has now been returned to the care of your general practice, the amazing CNCs are available to help answer any questions you may have about your patients and their care moving forward.

To access the CNC list – CNC contact list_2024.pdf

CESPHN Mental Health Services

CESPHN funds a range of mental health and psychosocial services to support individuals. All services are person-centred and targeted to support the person’s individual needs, applying a stepped-care approach to find the program that is most suitable for the level of support required. Services are appropriate for a range of community and cultural groups and are offered both online and in person throughout the region.

For further information

Aged Care

Approximately 224,000 people, or 14 per cent of people in our region are aged 65 years and over. This number is predicted to increase a further 43% to 320,000 by 2031. To support the health needs of our older people, Central and Eastern Sydney PHN are providing a number of programs and initiatives focused on improving access to high quality primary healthcare. 

For aged care clinical and referral pathways and resources, please view Sydney Healthpathways and South East Sydney Healthpathways.

SAVE THE DATE – Primary Health Care Nurses Day

We hope you are excited to celebrate primary health care nurses on Wednesday, 5 February.

The first Wednesday in February each year is Primary Health Care Nurses Day, where we celebrate the amazing work that nurses do outside of the hospital setting, in aged care, community, general practice, custodial, schools and a range of other primary health care settings.

This year’s campaign is ‘Treating the whole person’.

CESPHN would love to see how you celebrate Primary Health Care Nurses Day so send us a picture for us to share on our social media pages – practicesupport@cesphn.com.au

To find out more and how you can be involved

Japanese encephalitis virus spreads to new areas

With the virus detected in states across Australia, experts are urging clinics to be prepared for patients asking questions about protection and to equip their communities with the knowledge to avoid serious mosquito-borne diseases this summer.

For more information

IMPORTANT – New standards requirements for reprocessing reusable medical devices (RMD’s)

The Australian Commission on Quality and Safety in Health Care has released two new advisories relating to RMDs in health facilities, including effective and safe reprocessing, storage, handling and transportation.

To find out more

RACGP – Frequently asked questions

This document accompanies the Infection prevention and control guidelines for general practices and other office-based and community-based practices (IPC Guidelines), providing answers to questions frequently received by the Standards team.

To view

Palliative Care Masterclass Program for General Practice Nurses

Most people prefer to be cared for and die at home. This free Masterclass Program aims to make this possible by empowering nurses working in key settings of general practice, residential aged care and home care, to develop the knowledge and skills essential for the delivery of quality person-centred palliative care.

General Practice nurses will receive a $100 gift voucher for attending*

*Limited to the first 50 general practice nurses

To find out more or to register

St George Hospital Nurse Grand Rounds Webinar Series – 2025

Hear from some of the amazing CNC’s from St George Hospital covering various topics relating to patient presentations in general practice.

Keep an eye on our events calendar for dates in 2025 – https://connect.cesphn.org.au/Events

The Australian Government Dept of Health and Aged Care are offering scholarship opportunities to Registered Nurses and Midwives to undertake post graduate study in the primary care and aged care sectors.

To find out more

Development of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Training Program for Health Professionals

The Black Dog Institute is developing a CBT training package and to ensure the training is relevant, accessible and of value, the institute is currently recruiting participants to provide input on the program content and resources.

To find out more – https://www.apna.asn.au/files/CBT-Training-Consultation-EOI_V4_Nov%2024.pdf

For the latest Immunisation update please click herehttps://cesphn.org.au/general-practice/practice-support-and-development/immunisation-gp/immunisation-news-alerts