Practice Nurse Support

We support nurses in general practices in the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Lithgow, and Penrith LGAs. Primary Care Engagement Officers can assist practices in the orientation and induction of new nurses and provide ongoing support after.

We run a closed Facebook group to connect nurses across the region. We encourage practice nurses to keep an eye on our events calendar for online and face-to-face trainings, and subscribe to our newsletter to receive Practice News and Upcoming Events, alternately every fortnight.

To learn more about the support we provide practice nurses, email Lauren Crisell or contact us online. 

Organisations supporting practice nurses

• Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA): The peak body and professional membership association for all nurses working outside of a hospital setting in Australia.
• Nurse & Midwife Support: Australia's first national telephone and online service to offer health support to nurses and midwives. The support is free, confidential, and available 24/7. Call 1800 667 877.
• Australian College of Nursing: The national voice of the nursing profession focused on policy, advocacy and education to advance the status, recognition and respect for nurses.

Immunisation Scholarships for Practice/RACH Nurses

We are funding scholarships to support registered nurses working in general practices or residential aged care homes in the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Lithgow or Penrith regions. To submit your expression of interest or to know more, visit Immunisation Scholarships page.