Practice nurse update – 7 May 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 so don’t delay. Register now for your preferred event below.

PULLMAN HOTEL – Mascot

Thursday 8 May 2025

Elevate your knowledge and hear from our guest speaker Dr Rachel Kalman presenting on Eating Disorders – identification and escalation for Primary Health Nurseswhilst enjoying some light refreshments and canapes.

– 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), presenting on Cardiology and ECG Interpretation.

– Register here

SAVE THE DATE

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

CESPHN – PROGRAMS

Disaster Management

CESPHN is committed to supporting our region to respond to disasters or critical incidents that impact health and wellbeing in our community. We recognise our communities’ increasing vulnerability to climate change and other disasters. Learning from recent events we know that preparation is key.

The CESPHN Disaster Management webpages aim to provide relevant information and links to support greater resilience in our local communities.

Further information

NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

Important Changes – 2025 Nursing and Midwifery Registration Renewal

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

Heart Heath Week (5–11 May)

Heart Week is Australia’s national heart health awareness week held each year in May.

This week is Heart Week, and the Heart Foundation are encouraging health professionals to Never miss a BEAT by using the Aus CVD Risk calculator to deliver more Heart Health Checks to their eligible patients.

To find out how you can get involved and engage your patients, visit the Heart Week hub.

Find out more and access resources.

NSW Ambulance Clinical Trial Brings Advanced Technology to Cardiac Arrest Emergencies

NSW Ambulance is conducting a clinical trial that delivers a hospital-grade machine directly to cardiac arrest scenes across Sydney, providing patients with crucial, life-saving time. The results so far rank among the best worldwide.

Further information

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. – Access training here

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

Nurse Midwife Health Program Australia

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

Further information

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND PROGRAMS

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

Book here

Further details

SCHOLARSHIP 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.

Applications close 12 May

Further information

Immunisation Update

For the latest Immunisation update please click here