Welcome to the online Nursing in General Practice platform which is designed to assist practice nurses by providing easy access to a range of educational opportunities, useful information, and valuable resources. If you require additional support or guidance on Nursing in General Practice, please contact the Practice QI Coaches and Primary Care Navigators, via the Practice Assist Help Desk on 1800 2 ASSIST (1800 2 277 478) or 08 6278 7900 or via email practiceassist@wapha.org.au
General practice nurses are central to delivering holistic, patient-centred care in all life stages across metro and regional settings. Guided by the Quintuple Aim, nurses support improved health outcomes, patient experience, cost-efficiency, workforce well-being, and equity. As key members of multidisciplinary teams, they promote continuity of care and build trusted relationships with patients and families. The nurse’s role can include health promotion, disease prevention, palliative care, advocacy, research, policy planning and development, education and a range of other clinical tasks. In Western Australia, general practice nurses are key enablers to improving health outcomes. Their clinical expertise is strengthened by data driven approaches that support evidenced-based provision of care, continuous quality improvement and informed decision-making. Practice nurses contribute to developing quality and safety systems embedded within accreditation activities. Through ongoing professional development and collaboration, general practice nurses help shape responsive, measurable care that meets the evolving health needs of their communities.
A Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a Registered Nurse with the experience, expertise and authority to diagnose and treat people of all ages with a variety of acute or chronic health conditions. NPs have completed additional university study at Master’s degree level and are the most senior and independent clinical nurses in our health care system. The title "Nurse Practitioner" can only be used by a person who has been endorsed by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. National standards for practice ensure that Nurse Practitioners are capable of providing high quality, patient centred care. They are also capable in clinical research, education and leadership as applied to clinical care and health service development.