Nursing in General Practice

For the Practice

Nurses are highly skilled and knowledgeable health professionals who work collaboratively with GPs and other members of the practice team, to provide safe and quality care.

Recognised benefits nurses can bring to general practice include:

Improved outcomes in chronic disease
An increase in the range of service available at the practice
Reduction in waiting times
Improved public access
Improved integration with the acute sector
Enhanced consumer satisfaction

For the Practice Nurse

Nursing in General practice is a dynamic and vibrant area of the nursing profession. In general practice you will be a core member of general practice teams, providing significant benefits to the provision of primary health services.

Benefits for the nurse

Flexible working arrangements with little or no shift work
Working as a valued member of a small team
Ability to be self directed and utilise many skills
Opportunity to specialise in areas of interest
Access to a range of postgraduate programs designed specifically for general practice nurses