ANMC Competency Standards for the EN
ANMC Competency Standards for the RN
Australian General Practice Network
Australian Nurses & Midwifery Council
Australian Practice Nurse Association
Nursing in General Practice
The North West Slopes Division of General Practice is committed to enhancing patient care through a team approach. Practice Nurses are a core part of the practice team playing a vital role in health promotion, maintenance of health and the prevention of illnesses. Nurses are highly skilled and knowledgeable health professionals who work collaboratively with the General Practitioner and other members of the practice team to provide safe and quality care.
The roles of Nurses in General Practice are varied - from immunisations, management of chronic disease conditions such as diabetes and asthma, women’s health, liaising with Allied Health Providers and additional support for the General Practitioner. Recognised benefits nurses can bring to General Practice include:
- Increased job satisfaction for the general practitioner
- Reduction in patient waiting times
- Increased range of services offered at the practice
- Improved management of patients with chronic disease
- Improved quality of care provided to patients leading to increased patient satisfaction
Goals
- Assist General Practitioners in the recruitment of Practice Nurses
- Assist with the induction and orientation for new Nurses
- Provide assistance to General Practices on maximising utilisation of Practice Nurses
- Professional development for Practices Nurses
- Promote peer support/mentoring through Practice Nurse educational workshops
Education
The Division is an Endorsed and Accredited Provider with the Royal College of Nursing. Education sessions are regularly provided to update Practice Nurses on developments and changes affecting general practice. These sessions are held at the Division and are generally on a Tuesday evening between 6.30pm-9.30pm. Please see the ‘Education and Events Calendar’ for Practice Nurses on this site.
Practice Visits
The Division provides support and education to General Practices that focuses on the Practice Nurse role. Some of the topics covered during a practice visit may include:
- Assistance in recruiting a Practice Nurse
- Induction and orientation for new Nurses
- Assist with maximizing utilisation of the Practice Nurses’ skills
- Cold Chain Management
- Immunisation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient recall/reminder systems
- Accreditation
Interested in recruiting a Practice Nurse?
If your practice is interested in recruiting a Practice Nurse please contact the Division. We keep nurses resumes on file that can be provided to your practice to commence the recruitment process.
Need some assistance with recruitment and orientation of a Practice Nurse?
Go to the http://www.generalpracticenursing.com.au/nursing-in-general-practice-recruitment-and-orientation-resource website to access a fantastic resource including templates for job descriptions, contracts, orientation guides and support materials for both Practices and Practice Nurses.
Useful Links
Resources
| Document Name | Document Type | Document Size | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy Kids Check - Letter to parents/carers from the Minister for Health and Ageing | PDF Document | This pdf is 16kb | Download |
| Practice Nurse Brochure - January 2009 | PDF Document | This pdf is 96kb | Download |
| Practice Nurse Incentive - Q&A | PDF Document | This pdf is 66kb | Download |
| Practice Nurse Incentive - Guidelines | PDF Document | This pdf is 48kb | Download |
| Practice Nurse Activity List | xls | This xls is 229kb | Download |
| Nursing Orientation Guide | PDF Document | This pdf is 1.3MB | Download |
| Nurses other than in Hospitals Award 2006 | PDF Document | This pdf is 137kb | Download |
| Nursing in General Practice - A Guide for the General Practice Team | PDF Document | This pdf is 362kb | Download |
| APNA : A Guide to the Supervision of Enrolled Nurses | PDF Document | This pdf is 65kb | Download |
| ANMC Professional Conduct | PDF Document | This pdf is 195kb | Download |
| ANMC Code of Ethics | PDF Document | This pdf is 248kb | Download |
Programs & Services
- Aboriginal Health
- Aged Care Access Initiative (ACAI)
- Australian Primary Care Collaboratives (APCC)
- Clinical Services - Allied Health
- Clinical Services - Mental Health
- Clinical Services - Medical Specialists
- Diabetes
- Enhanced Primary Care (EPC)
- Immunisation
- Lifestyle Modification Program (LMP)
- National Prescribing Service
- Nursing in General Practice
- Pandemic Planning
- Perinatal Depression Working Group
- Practice Support
- Practice Support : Accreditation