Applications
Individual General Practices and Nurses can apply for inclusion in the GP Plus Practice Nurse Initiative here.
The GP Plus Practice Nurse Initiative is funded by SA Health
About GP Plus
About the initiative
GP Plus Practice Nurse Initiative
Approximately 30% of General Practices in Adelaide currently employ a practice nurse, compared to the national rate of 60%. Specifically the initiative aims to increase the number of practice nurses working in the general practice sector to build workforce capacity to deliver effective chronic disease management.
In partnership with the South Australian metropolitan Divisions of General Practice, SA Health is providing funds to support the recruitment, training, orientation and skill acquisition for nurses new to general practice or to up skill existing practice nurses.
GP Plus Practice Nurses work collaboratively with GP's, acting as a catalyst for change within General Practice. They are involved in promoting good health and preventative health care by increasing the focus on chronic disease management. In addition they conduct health screening checks on population groups and provide education to individuals and the community.
Locations
Project partners
The Central and Northern Adelaide Health Service works in partnership with the Adelaide North East Division of General Practice as the lead agency for this initiative.
ANEDGP is working collaboratively with other metropolitan Divisions of General Practice to achieve the project aims in the following areas:
North - Adelaide Northern Division of General Practice
Hills - Adelaide Hills Division of General Practice
East and city - GP partners Adelaide
West - Adelaide Western General Practice Network
In addition General Practice Network South is conducting a similar program in partnership with the Southern Adelaide Health Service and enquiries relating to that area should be directed to the General Practice Network South.