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GP Nursing provides free access to current industry information and reputable sites for enrolled nurses, division 2 nurses, EN, to help them transition into Primary Health and GP Nursing WELCOME TO GP Nurse Training "We all started somewhere and it wasn't easy for most of us, imagine if someone was there to guide and support you and the difference that would have made." "Inspire, Motivate and Lead by Example" - Kristin Myall Primary and Community Health Care Settings Primary and community health care often only referrs to walkin or non-referral healthcare providers, secondary care often referrs to a specialist service that may or may not require a referral and tertiary care often referrs to a hospital setting. Aged care is was previously associated with tertiary care however, in recent descussions there is more of a shift to reclassify aged care as part of primary or community care or as it's own area. Recently there has been discussion around levels of access to care and care settings with a shift towards classification as primary and community care (non hospital), acute and emergency care (hospital) and where specialty care should be situated. Specialty care fall under primary, secondary and tertiary care depending on acute, chronic or complex presentations and the treatments required as this can vary throughtout the patinet health and illness continuum. Secondary care or specialty area nurses often miss out on education, training, mentoring and other opportunities available to nurses in other areas of nursing however there are many similarities between general practice and other specialists clinics. General p ractice falls under primary health care although general practitioners are classified as specialists however you do not require a referral to see one and in some other specialty clinics a referral is preferred but not essential. Primary and Community Health Care Nursing This website is designed to assist Division 1 and 2 nurses working in Primary and Community Health (and other healthcare fields), new or prospective primary health care nurses and nursing students to locate and access resources from current and reputable sources. This website has restricted access and log in details or passwords may be required to access hidden features, access can be requested through the sign up page and may be granted or revoked without notice as per site policy. GP Nurse training does not receive any funding or have any sponsors, this website is free to use and is not paid to promote other businesses, GP Nurse training recommends you subscribe and follow external links to reputable websites and follow their site policies.

GP Nursing provides free access to current industry information and reputable sites for enrolled nurses, division 2 nurses, EN, to help them transition into Primary Health and GP Nursing Document Library Welcome to the Document Library, here you will find information for nurses working in primary, community and specialist clinics relevant for understanding the Nurses Award, classification and pay scales, classification levels and year advancements flow charts, scope of practice, supervision and delegation. The Document Library also has templates for nurses working in primary , community and specialist clinics for chronic disease managements, comprehensive health assessments, veterans health, assessment tools, referrals and other important resources. These documents have been created by GPNT and/or adapted from recognised and reputable industry resources, please ensure if you use any resources you reference correctly and DO NOT claim as your own intellectual property. © GP Nurse Training 2016. This material may be downloaded for use in soft copy or printed in hard copy for personal or professional use, but must not be otherwise reproduced, published, performed, communicated to others or adapted and claimed as their own intellectual property. Guide to intellectual property law All templates are currently under review and will be available soon Public consultation – Review of Enrolled nurse standards for practice and Registered nurse standards for practice Open: 14 January 2026 Closes: 13 March 2026 URL: https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/News/Current-Consultations.aspx? EMAIL: nmbafeedback@ahpra.gov.au . Public consultation – Review of Enrolled nurse standards for practice and Registered nurse standards for practice Draft response – Review of Enrolled nurse standards for practice and Registered nurse standards for practice DRAFT Nurses Award, Classification and Pay Scale APNA: How to read the Nurses Award 2020 (APNA Document Highlighted) How to read the Nurses Award 2020 APNA Primary Times Winter 2022 Volume 22_ Issue 1. Nurses are more likely to be properly classified at RN3 if they prepare chronic disease care plans (diabetes education, asthma education, coronary care) or provide women’s health advice (sometimes including Pap smear provision, depending on the level of advice provided) or external immunisation clinics. Enterprise greements provide higher rates of pay when compared to the Award. For example, the Fullerton agreement will provide rates from mid-2022 as follows: Enrolled nurses: approximately $26.37–$30.38 per hour Registered practice nurse (Level 1): approximately $35–$40 per hour Clinical nurse specialist (Level 2): approximately $44–$48 per hour Nurse practitioner: $60 per hour. Employers can no longer enforce pay secrecy under the Fair Work Act 2009 Division 4—Prohibiting pay secrecy 333B Employees not subject to pay secrecysection This will now assist in exposing underpayment of wages and discrimination by pay for employees (click to view on Fair Work Ombudsman Website). Disclosing pay and workplace conditions Under the Fair Work Act, employees have workplace rights to share or not share information about: their pay their employment terms and conditions that would be needed to work out their pay, such as their hours of work. They also have the right to ask other employees (with the same or a different employer) about: their pay their employment terms and conditions that would be needed to work out their pay, such as their hours of work. Employees can’t be forced to give this information to another employee if they don’t want to. Employers can’t take adverse action against an existing or future employee either: because of these rights or to prevent an existing or future employee from exercising these rights. For more information about these rights, including when these rights started applying and who they apply to, see Prohibiting pay secrecy. Classification Level and Year Advancements Fl ow Ch arts EN Level Flow chart EN level flow chart explanation RN level flow RN level flow chart explanation Pay Scale Comparison - 01/07/2019 (Phlebotomist/PCW/AIN/EN/RN/Admin) PNIP and nursing item numbers (why GP nurses need to be paid appropriately) Scope of Practice Education, Training and Mentoring Competence Confidence Current and Evidence Based Practice Nursing Supervision Nursing Delegation Chronic Disease Management Templates All templates are currently under review and will be available soon GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangement Templates; Acne ADHD Alopecia Anaemia Anxiety Asthma Asthma School Atrial Fibrillation Benign Prostate Hypertrophy Bursitis Cerebral Palsy and Spinal Bifida Cardiovascular Disease Cerebral Vascular Accident Child Disability Chronic Heart Disease Chronic Heart Failure Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic Liver Disease Chronic Pain Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Coeliacs Disease Crohn’s Disease Dementia Depression Diabetes Endometriosis Epilespy Fibromyalgia Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disorder Gender Dysphoria Haemachromatosis Headache and Migrane Hepatitis B Hepatitis C Hidradenitis Suprativa HIV/AIDs Hypertension Hyperthyroidism Hypothyroidism Lipoedema Lymphoedema Metabolic Syndrome Multiple Sclerosis Muscular Dystrophy Obesity Osteoarthritis Osteoporosis Pagets Disease Palliative Care Parkinsons Disease Pearsons Syndrome Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome Psoriasis Rheumatoid Arthritis Rosacea Ulcerative Colitis and more. GP Management Plan and Team Care Arrangement Review Templates; Team Care Arrangement Referral and Acceptance Templates; Medical Specialist Diabetes Educator Optometris Dentist RDNS/MRU HMR Enhance Primary Care Referral Templates; Standard 5 visits, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Assessment additional 5 visits Type 2 Diabetes group additional 8 visits Chronic Disease Assessment Toools Templates; Absolute Cardiovascular Risk The Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool (AUSDRISK) Dermatology Chronic Disease Assessment Toools Templates; DLQI Family DLQI EASI PASI CADI MESI SALT Patient Information What is a Chronic Disease Care Plan What services can I access under my Team Care Arrangement Community Services and Funding Metropolitain Referral Unit RDNS My Aged Care Continence Aid Payment Scheme Taxi Vouchers NDIS Centrelink Future Planning Advanced Care Directives Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Enduring Power of Attorney Medical Power of Attorney Public Trustee Guardianship Board Wills Health Asessment Templates Health Assessment Questionnaires and Feedback 45-49 year old Health Assessment SNAP SHOT questionnaire 45-49 year old Health Assessment SNAP SHOT questionnaire feedback form Non Indigenous Health Assessment Templates; 4 year old Health Check, Intellectual Disability Health Assessment, Refugee Health Assessment, 40-49 Diabetes Risk, 45-49 year old Health Assessment, Heart Health Assessment and 75 years and older Health Assessment Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Assessment Templates; 0-4 years 5-14 years 15-24 years 25-54 years 55 years and older Falls Risks, Frailty and Malnutrition Templates; POM up and go grip MUST Mental Health Assessment Templates: MHTP, MHTP review, Sonder Mental Health Assessment Toools Templates; Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS) Depressio Anxiety Stress Scale (DASS) Edinbourgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7 (GAD) Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE) Kessler Psychological Distress Scales (K10) Indigenous Risk Impact Screen (IRIS) GPCOG Patient Information What is an Health Assessment What is a Mental Health Treatment Plan What ia an ECG What is A 24 Hour Holter Monitor What is a 24 Hour Blood Prassure Machine What is an ABI Doppler What is Spirometry What is a Bone Density Scan DVA and CVC Templates Veterans Health Assessment Templates; Post ADF discharge Health Assessment Co-ordination of Veterans Care Templates; CVC invite letter CVC initial care plan CVC review care plan Other CVC Templates: Ongoing Allied Health Clinician Templates, Tools and Other Documents Shortcuts and Duties Templates Autofill Daily/Fortnightly/Monthly Checklist Recall Template Clinical Resources Drug Rep and Stock Template Important Contacts BIlling Templates CDM and HA BIlling Template DVA CVC Billing Template Procedure Consent Forms, Instructions and Aftercare Ear Syringe Cryotherapy Implanon Changeover IUD Insertion Iron Infusion Biopsy/Excision Toenail Resrction/Removal

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Training.gov also provides a list of core and elective units required to achieve the qualification, unit of competency and assessment criteria details. ASQA Nationally Accredited Training Registration ASQA (Australian Skills Quality Authority) is the national regulator for Australia's vocational education and training sector. ASQA regulates courses and training providers to ensure nationally approved quality standards are met. Training Advocate Information, Support and Issue Resolution Charter of Functions; The Training Advocate will continue to support clients or prospective clients, including international students, with their questions or concerns about the education and training system. The Training Advocate will carry out functions described in a Charter in accordance with Part 2 Division 4 Section 21 of the Training and Skills Development Act 2008 (the Act). Services are available for; domestic and international students, organisations, trainees and apprentices and adult community education. ANMAC Nationally Accredited Training ANMAC (Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council) is the independent accrediting authority for nursing and midwifery education under Australia's National Registration and Accreditation Scheme. ANMAC helps to protect the health and safety of the Australian community by establishing high-quality standards of nursing and midwifery education, training and assessment. ANMAC is responsible for facilitating the development of content for accreditation standards in consultation with our stakeholders and representatives from the professions. ANMAC is also responsible for determining whether programs of study for nurses and midwives seeking to practice in Australia meet the required accreditation standards. AHPRA Approved and Inactive Programs of Study AHPRA (Australian Healthcare Practitioner Regulation Agency) Governs the 15 National boards responsible for registering health practitioners and students. AHPRA also allows the public to search for approved programs of study and providers of these approved programs by profession, education provider or program of study name. NMBA Regulator for Australia's Nurses and Midwives NMBA (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia) is responsible for; Registering nursing and midwifery practitioners and students (criminal history, English language, CPD, recency of practice and PII). Developing standards, codes and guidelines for the nursing and midwifery profession (standards of practice, code of conduct, code of ethics, decision making framework and re-entry to practice). Handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings (conditions, undertakings and reprimands). Assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practice in Australia. Approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study. SSOs Skills Service Organisations (SSOs) are independent, professional service organisations that support Industry Reference Committees (IRCs) in their work developing and reviewing training packages. There are six SSOs funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training. SSOs support industry engagement while remaining independent from both industry and the training sector. Each SSO provides agreed services to several IRCs. This includes providing secretariat services and travel and accommodation support, preparing documents such as the skills forecast and proposed schedule of work, and assisting with developing and reviewing training packages. SSOs are also a key access point for other industry stakeholders who want to play a part in the development of training packages. AISC The Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) was established by the COAG Industry and Skills Council in May 2015 to give industry a formal role in approving vocational education and training (VET) training packages for implementation. Professor John Pollaers chairs the AISC. Members include industry leaders nominated by Commonwealth and state and territory ministers responsible for skills and training, a peak body representative (rotating between the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Business Council of Australia and the Australian Industry Group), and two ex-officio members (senior government officials). IRCs Industry Reference Committees (IRCs) are the formal channel for considering industry skills requirements in the development and review of training packages. In 2017 all IRCs were reviewed and followed the Guiding Principles developed by the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC). Each IRC is made up of people with close links to industry. They are leaders in their own sectors from big business to small enterprise and peak bodies to unions, who understand the skills needs of their sector, industry or occupation. IRCs advise the AISC about the skills needs of their industry sector. IRCs ensure training packages meet the needs and concerns of employers, employees, training providers, and people seeking training qualifications. To make sure industry’s voice is heard, IRCs gather information from their industry sector - including challenges, opportunities, trends and industry requirements for training - to advise on training packages. They use this information to develop and review training packages to help make sure the national training system provides the qualifications, knowledge and skill sets that industry needs. IRCs also promote the use of vocational education and training in the industry sectors they represent. Each IRC is supported by a Skills Service Organisation (SSO) to help them in their work. COAG The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) is the peak intergovernmental forum in Australia. The members of COAG are the Prime Minister, state and territory First Ministers and the President of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA). The Prime Minister chairs COAG. COAG was established in 1992. Its role is to manage matters of national significance or matters that need co-ordinated action by all Australian governments. COAG Councils support COAG and allow it to focus on key national priorities. Councils provide a forum for intergovernmental collaboration and decision-making. They progress COAG priorities and referrals of work, along with other issues of national significance. In addition, the Councils develop policy reforms and other advice for COAG consideration and oversee the delivery and review of reforms agreed by COAG There are eight COAG Councils: Federal Financial Relations Council Disability Reform Council Transport and Infrastructure Council Energy Council Industry and Skills Council Council of Attorneys-General Education Council Health Council. VetNet Training Packages The Department of Education and Training commissioned a national repository system called VETNet to store documents relating to Vocational Education and Training (VET). VETNet provides a central storage facility for relevant current and historical materials relating to the national VET sector, in particular companion volumes implementation guides . VETNet has been designed to allow you to find information about the VET sector quickly and easily, just by using the search function. You will find information and links to other useful websites about t he sector. SkillsIQ SkillsIQ Ltd is a not-for-profit, independent Skills Service Organisation supporting a range of Industry Reference Committees (IRCs) to undertake training product development that ensures skills meet future industry needs SkillsIQ objectives include facilitating IRCs to advise the Australian Government via the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) on positioning Australia to respond to additional demands for services as our population ages and to capitalise on synergies across the services sector to increase career pathways and mobility and recruitment of young people. NCVER The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER ) is the national professional body responsible for collecting, managing, analysing and communicating research and statistics on the Australian vocational education and training (VET) sector The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) helps promote better understanding and discussion within the vocational education and training (VET) sector, and assists policymakers, practitioners, industry, training providers, and students to make informed decisions. ACSQHC This page provides an overview of the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (the Commission) – including its purpose and accountability. The Commission works in four priority areas: Patient safety Partnering with patients, consumers and communities Quality, cost and value Supporting health professionals to provide care that is informed, supported and organised to deliver safe and high-quality care. 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GP Nursing provides free access to current industry information and reputable sites for enrolled nurses, division 2 nurses, EN, to help them transition into Primary Health and GP Nursing ABOUT GP Nurse Training In 2016 GP Nurse Training was established as a website providing publically accessible resources for GP nurses working in General Practice. In 2017 GP Nurse Training expanded the website to cover primary and community health care resources for nurses and clinics to access and GPNT begain offering services including accreditation assistance and training. In 2018 2 new websites were created; GP Nursing for GP Nurses to use when performing comprehensive health assessments and when providing chronic disease management, and Nursing in VET for nurses working in the vocational education and training sector delivering the diploma or advanced diploma of nursing. In 2019 GP Nursing and Nursing in VET were merged into with GP Nurse Training to create 1 all inclusinve website for primary and community health care nurses and nurses working in education, training and mentoring roles. In 2022 GP Nurse Training was transferred to its now parent company Allmy Health Care and Nursing (AHCaN) expanding its resources to cater for new and existing primary, community and specialty nurses with most resources ramaining publically accessible. Education and Training for Division 1 and 2 Nurses in Primary, Community & Specialty Health Care Currently there is no nationally accredited qualification, certificate or education, and training required for division 1 or 2 nurses to enter into general practice and other specialty areas, although there are some post-graduate degrees in primary and community health care they do not cover all the skills required. Most nurses working in primary, community and specialty health care have gained the required skills and knowledge through on the job training, attending conferences or seminars, by joining associations or networking groups and performing online training. There is a predicted shortage of the nursing workforce over the next 10 years (70,000 by 2035) with hospitals and primary health care at the top. Most of the education and training provided to nurses focus on aged care and acute/hospital settings, there is only a small portion that focuses on primary and community health care and not all students have access to of choose to complete a primary health care placement. Upon completion of nursing training, there are no clear options or pathways discussed or advertised for transitioning into the primary health care setting from training institutes for those who do not offer or secure primary health care placements. The Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) now offers education institutes access to primary and community health care placements and transition to practice program for nurses wanting experience in or employment in primary and community health care. The biggest struggle in starting your career in primary and community health care is getting your foot in the door, gaining the necessary experience and skill set required to perform the role required in the specialised field within primary and community health. To gain employment you need experience, to gain experience you need employment and this seems to be the biggest problem preventing nurses from entering this specialized field of nursing. This website was designed to assist nurses interested in pursuing a career in the primary, community and specialty health care settings and accessing nurse focused education and training and relevant resources for practice.

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Role and Responsibilities of a Practice Nurse Training and Assessment Nationally Recognised (Accredited) Training What is Accredited Training? A vocational education and training (VET) accredited course has been assessed by ASQA as compliant with the Standards for VET Accredited Courses 2012 and the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Accreditation is formal confirmation that the course: is nationally recognised and meets quality assurance requirements meets an established industry, enterprise, educational, legislative or community need provides appropriate competency outcomes and a satisfactory basis for assessment is aligned appropriately to the AQF where it leads to a VET qualification. Each VET accredited course receives a national code and appears on the national register, training.gov.au . Who can provide Accredited Training? An RTO is a training provider registered by ASQA (or a state regulator) to deliver VET services. RTOs provide quality training and qualifications that are nationally recognised. There are currently around 5000 RTOs in Australia. The national register, training.gov.au , maintains a complete list of RTOs. RTO's delivering Nationally Accredited Courses MUST comply with the Standards for Registered Training Organisation (RTO) 2015 What are The Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTO) 2015? Standard 1. The RTO’s training and assessment strategies and practices are responsive to industry and learner needs and meet the requirements of training packages and VET accredited courses Standard 2. The operations of the RTO are quality assured. Standard 3. The RTO issues, maintains and accepts AQF certification documentation in accordance with these Standards and provides access to learner records. Standard 4. Accurate and accessible information about an RTO, its services and performance is available to inform prospective and current learners and clients. Standard 5. Each learner is properly informed and protected. Standard 6. Complaints and appeals are recorded, acknowledged and dealt with fairly, efficiently and effectively. Standard 7. The RTO has effective governance and administration arrangements in place. Standard 8. The RTO cooperates with the VET Regulator and is legally compliant at all times. Users Guide to the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTO) 2015 What is an Approved Program of Study? For Nursing and other health professionals wanting to gain registration with a National Board under AHPRA, this is what we want to know. By searching Approved Program of Study on AHPRAs website we can identify is this Qualification can be provided by the RTO of if this RTO is active, inactive and how many times they have been made "inactive", the inactive date and the end date. On the Job Training? Induction and Orientation training is usually performed on the job to familiarise employees of policies, procedures and emergency protocols, there may be some SOP that do not require official training however, some do. If there is legal requirements or Nationally Accredited Training required for the operation of machinery, equipment or other tasks to be performed by the employee, this can be performed on the job through an Accredited training provider and the assessment can be performed in the workplace. Upon completing the training provider MUST provide the employee/employer with the Nationally Accredited Statement of Attainment identifying the units of competency, qualification, ticket or license. Non-Accredited Training What is Non-Accredited Training? A Non-Accredited course has no national recognition but may hold some value in your state or territory, this type of training may or may not also be called CPD and be endorsed by some professional associations or bodies with CPD point allocated. Some Non-Accredited courses are often useful post Accredited training to increase scope and skillset and this will help to improve employability or add to your CV. To avoid wasting time and money, research the Non-Accredited course to identify if this will hold any value for you, research the training provider, is it endorsed or recognised, student feedback and is there an Accredited course available. . Who can provide Non-Accredited Training? Just about anyone can provide Non-Accredited training, however, depending on the type of training provided will depend on the value of the skills and/or knowledge gained, so why do Non-Accredited training? There may not be an Accredited curse available. You may want to test out if this is something you want to do before spending large amounts of money and time on Accredited Training You may just want or need a refresher This may help you with entry into an Accredited course What is CPD endorsed Non-Accredited Training? Non-Accredited training can be endorsed by peak bodies, professional associations or recognised by the industry or multiple industries and does not have to be provided by an RTO to be endorsed. An endorsement is usually stated on the website with the endorser's logo and allocated amount of CPD hours, the more endorsers the more recognised this CPD training is, it is illegal to claim endorsement and Nationally Accredited Training if the training is not. Workplace (on the job) Training What is Workplace (on the job) Training? Induction and Orientation training is usually performed on the job to familiarise employees of policies, procedures and emergency protocols, there may be some SOP that do not require official training however, some do. If there is legal requirements or Nationally Accredited Training required for the operation of machinery, equipment or other tasks to be performed by the employee, this can be performed on the job through an Accredited training provider and the assessment can be performed in the workplace. Upon completing the training provider MUST provide the employee/employer with the Nationally Accredited Statement of Attainment identifying the units of competency, qualification, ticket or license. 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Role and Responsibilities of a Practice Nurse Nursing in VET Roles and Responsibilities of Nurse Educator Lecturing Training Assessment Course Content Writer Clinical Skills Workshops Clinical Facilitation Workplace Preceptor (Mentor) Validation and Moderation Education, Qualifications and Industry Experience Essential Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (VET sector/Tertiary/RTO) Bachelor of Nursing (Diploma of Nursing and/or Bachelor of Nursing) Master of Nursing (Master of Nursing) Experience in the skills and knowledge being taught Desirable Diploma in Vocational Education and Training Diploma of Training Design and Development Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Practice Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy Leadership Bachelor of Adult Education Master of Adult Education Professional Portfolio How to build a Professional Portfolio Nursing in VET Requirements and Mandatory Training (ONGOING AND ROUTINE RE-ASSESSMENT) This includes; VET qualification updates Validation and Moderation Child Safet Environment Training Train the Trainer Training Continual Professional Development (20 hours) Monitoring Training.gov for updates to training packages Education, Training and Annual Updates (ROUTINE RE-ASSESSMENT) This includes; Senior First Aid/Basic Life Support (3 yearly) National Police Clearance & DCSI (3 yearly) CPR (annual) Manual Handling (annual) Infection Control/Hand Hygiene (annual) Medication Safety and Drug Calculations (annual) Registration, Membership and CPD (ONGOING REQUIREMENTS) This includes; Currency (450 hours in past 5 years ) Criminal History Disclosure English Language Skills Professional Indemnity Insurance (mandatory ) Continual Professional Development Hours (20 CPD points annually, 30 if S8 endorsed or dual EN/RN/RM and NP )

Role and Responsibilities of a Practice Nurse GP Nursing General Practice Nursing is one of the most common primary health care and specialty area of nursing. General Practitioners hold specialist qualifications and registration with AHPRA just like other Medical Specialists and they have additional skill, knowledge and scope of practice in their specialty area. GP's just like GP nurses and nurses working in other primary, community and specialty areas may not find a post graduate course that covers all their education and training needs and will require ongoing education, training and CPD in their specialty area. Often the hardest part of expanding your scope of practice in a specialty area is not knowing where to start, what skills, knowledge and experience is required or event what these specialty areas involve. Roles and Responsibilities of a GP Nurse Clinical Perform clinical duties within the required level of clinical competency, according to best available evidence. Explain procedures to patients, providing them with support and reassurance. Duties include triage, immunisations and other injections, wound management, chronic disease management, Health Assessments, ECG’s and collection of pathology samples. Assist doctors with clinical procedures and maintain clinical documentation. Patient Services Assist with triage, data management, diagnostic services, networking with other providers, planning & management of patient care and patient advocacy. Telephone patients with test results to book a follow up appointment as directed by medical staff. Improvement of Patient Health OutcomesConduct preventative/screening procedures; assist with patient education and community health promotion activities. Co-ordinate patient recall and outreach programs and GP management plans and team care arrangement. Patient Visits Escort patients home and provide home/hospital visits as required for monitoring & support, including antenatal and post-natal care & health assessments if required and agreed with the employer. Equipment and Supplies Ensure sterilization and maintenance of clinical equipment. Maintain stocks of clinical supplies, including correct storage (such as refrigeration), removal of out-of-date stock and ordering supplies. Provide input in purchasing relevant clinical equipment and supplies. Compliance Maintain awareness of current and new legislation to ensure the business is complying with all statutory and regulatory obligations including infection control, sterilization, hazardous materials & safe handling/disposal of medical waste, records management, WHS, and accreditation. Ensure relevant personnel is kept informed and changes are made to systems and procedures as required. Professional Act within the practice and nursing code of ethics & appropriate level of clinical competence at all times. Maintain awareness of current evidence and research on clinical practices and inform/educate other practice staff. Change systems and procedures to ensure compliance with best available evidence as applicable. WHS Consistently be aware of WHS requirements and comply with them. General Delegation of tasks to other medical and non medical staff. Provide direct and indirect supervision to Division 2 Nurse/s. Assist with other practice duties as required. Professional Behaviour and Personal Attributes Ability to prioritise and organise, with attention to detail.Ability to work cooperatively and independently. Be always well-presented, friendly, courteous and obliging. Demonstrate a knowledge of and compliance with all relevant legislation and common law obligations affecting nursing. Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedural guidelines that have legal implications, for example, ensure documentation conforms to legal requirements. Demonstrated commitment to the ongoing professional development. Demonstrated patient-focused approach in service provision with genuine empathy and interest in their needs. Discharge of duty of care in the course of practice including meeting practice standards, and accountability for nursing actions. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all ages and social groups. Have a vigilant attitude to accuracy, being prepared to double check as necessary. Identify and respond to unsafe practice, for example, implement interventions to prevent unsafe practice and/or contravention of the law. Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding patient and practice information. Possession of current driver’s license (include only if essential to perform the job, such as home visits). Practice only within the limits of their educational preparation, competence and scope of practice. Represent the practice in a confident and positive manner at all times.This position requires physical ability to occasionally lift and/or move patients. Undertake all duties in a diligent manner, with honesty and integrity. Education, Qualifications and Industry Experience Essential: Appropriate tertiary qualification & registration certificate.Professional indemnity cover. Minimum of one year nursing experience, preferably in a community-based role. Demonstrated understanding of the needs of the general practice and interest in community-based nursingincluding patient education and health promotion. Knowledge of current immunisation schedules, diabetes management, asthma management, enhancedprimary care items, infection control, CPR and emergency resuscitation techniques, equipment & drugs. National Police Clearance and DCSI (3 yearly)Senior First Aid and CPR (3 yearly). CPR (annually)Manual Handling (annual). Hand hygiene (annual). Desirable: Competence in the use of relevant equipment (ECG, Spirometry, ABI doppler, venepuncture, ear syringing). Experience with Clinical Software (Best Practice, ZedMed, Medical Director/PracSoft, Pen CS). Experience in a similar role as practice nurse or community-based nursing. Experience with specific social groups serviced by practice, such as infants, children, adolescents, aged care, migrant or refugee groups, Aboriginals & Torres Strait Islanders, CALD, etc. Additional qualifications such as Accredited Women’s Health Certificate (Pap Smears, Implanon), Diabetes Education, Asthma Education, Mental Health, Urine Drug Screening, etc.Training or experience in Medicare/DVA item numbers & health funds.Member of APNA, ANMF, etc. GP Nursing Professional Portfolio How to build a Professional Portfolio Qualifications, Credentials and Endorsements (ONCE ONLY) This includes; Certificate Diploma Undergraduate/Bachelor's Degree Post Graduate Certificate Post Graduate Diploma Post Graduate Degree Masters Degree Doctorate Degree (Formal Qualifications) Education, Training and Annual Updates (ROUTINE RE-ASSESSMENT) This includes; Senior First Aid/Basic Life Support (3 yearly) National Police Clearance & DCSI (3 yearly) CPR (annual) Manual Handling (annual) Infection Control/Hand Hygiene (annual) Medication Safety and Drug Calculations (annual) Registration, Membership and CPD (ONGOING REQUIREMENTS) This includes; Hours worked in the field per year (450 hours in past 5 years ) Criminal History Disclosure (mandatory ) English Language Skills (mandatory ) Professional Indemnity Insurance (mandatory ) Continual Professional Development Hours (20 CPD points annually, 30 if S8 endorsed or dual EN/RN/RM and NP )

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resources for clinical education and training and upskilling of GP nurses Education Resources Education, Training and CPD ANMF (self-appraisal/peer evaluation tool and professional development plan) Learning Nurse Resource Network (Nursing Competence Advanced Self-Assessment Tool) Advanced Resuscitation Training (ALS 1 & 2 courses) Lymphoedema Academy of Australia (Complex decongestive (compression) therapy training) Hemi (The Advanced wound debridement course) Eventbrite (online events calendar for nursing education, CPD and network meetings) SA Health Professional Development (clinical eLearning and CPD) NSW Government (vaccine storage and cold chain management online learning) The BenchMarque Group (nationally accredited training, funded courses available) Palliative Care Curriculum for Undergraduates (PCC4U eLearning) Medicare eLearning (free online learning for MBS, PBS, DVA, PRODA, ATSI) Medicare eLearning (Australian Immunisation Register education for vaccination providers) My Health Records (online training) Bloodsafe (eLearning and CPD, clinical transfusion, patient blood management) Red Cross (eLearning and CPD for blood products and transfusion) National Blood Authority (information, resources and eLearning for health professionals) Rheumatic Heart Disease Australia (information, resources and eLearning for health professionals) The International Diabetes Federation D-NET (online learning) Diabetes Quilified (Diabetes in Practice for Nurses) National Asthma Council Australia (Asthma fundamentals for primary health care nurses) Lung Foundation (COPD elearning) Australian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergies (Health professional e-training) Pain Australia (CPD, elearning and courses) Cancer Council (cancer learning and resources) Diabetes SA support always (online learning) Australian Healthcare and Hospital Association (palliative care online training) Dementia Australia (online learning) Heart Foundation (heart failure elearning) Stroke Foundation (PD modules) Active Aging Australia (falls prevention elearning) Hepatitis NSW (Hep B and C Online Learning Modules) Australian Institute of Social Relations (Blood Borne Viruses Online Training) Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (face to face and online learning) Hand hygiene Australia (eLearning and infection control) Central CSDS QLD (clinical eLearning and CPD) iFolio (CPD and free reference cards) Ausmed (conferences, seminars, CPD) Practice nursing info (online community, news, CPD, resources) Nurses for Nurses Network (eLearning, CPD, seminars) ThinkGP (eLearning, CPD) Think Aesthetics (HLTINF005 Maintain infection prevention for skin penetration treatments) ANMF (CPD and eLearning) APNA (CDP and eLearning) SAPMEA (online learning and webinares) Australian College of Nurses (postgraduate training, resources and information, Nursing in General Practice Handbook ) Practice Nurse Central (CPD elearning) Nurse IT (free nursing education resources) PHN Gippsland (CPD, elearning and resources) Nursing Now (Resources) My Nursing Future (career advice, part of APNA) Rosemary Briant Foundation (Supporting Nursing and Midwifery Research) Joanna Briggs Institute (Nursing and Midwifery education and research) Sugar quiz: How much sugar is in our food? (online quiz) Medcast (Blood Dilemmas: Iron Studies, Thrombocytopaenia, Neutropaenia - when to wait and when to worry) Wound care today (online learning modules) Wound Innovations (resources, education, CPD) Wounds Australia (CPD and wound management courses) Wound Source (Principles of Clean Dressing Technique Versus Asepsis) Hemi Australia (advanced wound debriding skin course) The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne (Wound dressings - acute traumatic wounds, diabetes ) Painchek (multi-platform app for smart devices that facilitates pain assessments for people living with dementia) Cochrane (Screening for peripheral arterial disease) Scholarships Australian College of Nurse Practitioners Australian College of Nursing Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association Australian Seniors Aged Care Futures Grant Commonwealth Nursing & Midwifery scholarships; Rural and remote John Monash Scholarships NSW Health Nursing & Midwifery scholarships NSW Nurses & Midwives Association Real Futures Grant SA Health Scholarship Finder The Johnson Nursing Scholarship University of New England Nursing scholarships Victorian Health WA Health