Nursing in General Practice (NiGP)

Program Contact Person – Carolyn Wilson

Overview

Practice Nurses are either registered nurses or enrolled nurses. They are a core part of the practice team playing a vital role in health promotion, maintenance of health and prevention of illness. Nursing in General Practice is fast becoming an essential component in assisting practices to meet the diverse and complex health care needs of the population.

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Support Programs

GP Links Wide Bay provides support programs for practice nurses including:

  • Professional development through ongoing educational events both clinical and non clinical;
  • Provision of information/ resources on a regular basis to update practice nurses on developments and changes affecting general practices;
  • Providing assistance to practices on maximizing the utilization of practice nurses;
  • Peer support through Practice Nurse Forums (networking meetings);
  • Induction courses for new nurses, and
  • Provision of on site support as required.
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Practice Nurse Forums

The Practice Nurse Forums provide an opportunity for Wide Bay Practice Nurses to get together on a bi-monthly basis to enjoy an evening of education, information sharing and networking. Quality speakers are utilised to provide education sessions on a range of clinical & non clinical topics. GP Links Wide Bay subsidises catering on the night allowing for a social and relaxed atmosphere for learning and networking to take place.

The Practice Nurse Forums are held at the GP Links Wide Bay office in Bundaberg on Tuesdays 6pm-7.30pm. Each clinic is sent an invitation via the fax stream and via the Practice Nurse e-mail network.

2008/09 Dates are listed below:

  • 19 August 2008
  • 11 November 2008
  • 10 February 2009
  • 21 April 2009
  • 16 June 2009
  • 18 August 2009
  • 13 October 2009
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GEMS – Girls/Guys Employed in Medical Service

Gems is a Hervey Based group with similar networking objectives to the Practice Nurse Forums. GEMS Get Togethers are held at a variety of Hervey Bay locations. Each clinic is sent an invitation via the fax stream and via the GEMS e-mail network. The next GEMS Get Together will be held on Friday 5 September 2008.

2008/09 Dates are listed below:

  • 14 November 2008
  • 20 February 2009
  • 8 May 2009
  • 24 July 2009
  • 30 October 2009
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Practice Nurse and GEMS E-mail Network

Practice Nurses and GEMS participants are encouraged to join their peer email network. Information about upcoming events, useful resources, industry changes and division activities can be sent directly to you via the network. In addition, the opportunity to share information, seek ideas or find new resources is provided through this network.

To register your details to join the Practice Managers or GEMS Network please email Carolyn Wilson.

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Resources

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Links

  • APNA (Australian Practice Nurses Association)
  • QNC (Queensland Nursing Council)
  • QNU (Queensland Nurses Union)
  • RCNA (Royal College of Nursing Australia)
  • ANMC (Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council)
  • ANF (Australian Nurses Federation)
  • GPQ (General Practice Queensland)
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