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
Publications and Resources
APNA Salary and Conditions
Nurse Award 2010 Fair Work Australia
Nursing and midwifery in general practice - Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation Position Statement
Practice Nurse Incentive Program Guidelines
Recognition and Treatment of Anaphylaxis
Links
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation - policies, positions statements and guidelines
Australian Practice Nurses Association
CVC Program: Guide for General Practice
Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards
Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Nurse Practitioner Accreditation Standards
NurseInfo - Australian College of Nursing
Professional indemnity insurance arrangements registration standard - AHPRA
Registered Nurse Accreditation Standards
Practice Nursing.Info
Standards for practice for nurses and midwives
Sydney University Nursing Courses
The Australian Resuscitation Council Guidelines