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Designed to help practice nurses, the second issue covers the hot topic of eating to beat ageing, in an exclusive interview with Accredited Practising Dietitian and Author of ‘Eat to cheat ageing’ Ngaire Hobbins.

Why is it so important? What does the latest research say? How can the research be translated into practical tips for patients?

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Help your patients eat to beat ageing with the free e-Report, Scoop on Breakfast

Update your nutrition knowledge with Scoop on Breakfast, which offers you a comprehensive summary and analysis on the hottest topics in nutrition, the latest breakfast research, breakfast recipe inspiration, practical tips from dietitians and more.

Click here to read the second issue, or explore the separate sections below:

Hot Topic – Eat to Beat Ageing

Watch our interview with Ngaire Hobbins Accredited Practising Dietitian and international author who recently shared her thoughts and experience on the important topic of healthy ageing.

Research Review – The Latest in Breakfast Science

We asked Dr Jean Kim, Scientific Affairs Analysist at Nestle, to review three new breakfast studies;

Read the top line summary of the research papers here, and how this may affect your practice.

Recipe Inspiration – Will & Steve’s Coconut Bircher Museli

Try a new twist on breakfast with MKR contestants Will & Steve’s delightful creations.

What’s New at Uncle Tobys: NATURE’S MIX

A solution for helping your patients to enjoy a delicious oat-based breakfast, with no added sugar.

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How to get a job as a practice nurse?

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How to get a job as a practice nurse or as a nurse in general practice

Probably the most common query we get, is from nurses wanting to make a move into General Practice, but who are wondering what the best way to go about it is.

There are definitely great GP practices across Australia that any nurse would love to be a part of, however, we know it can take a few tries before you find the most suited to you. This is in great part because each practice is very different, even if they share the same postcode.

When looking for the ideal practice nursing job, there are a couple of places we suggest visiting to look for available vacancies.

Where to look for practice nursing jobs

1) Our Jobs page:  Always check the job listings at practice nurse central

2) Seek.com.au: Seek remains one of the largest pools of job advertisements in Australia. Make sure you search for the keywords “Practice Nurse”, “GP Nurse” or General Practice Nurse”.

3) Get in touch with the practice support officers at the Primary Health Network (PHN) in your area. They will often know of clinics looking for nurses and sometimes, may even advertise positions directly.

To find your Primary Health Network visit: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/phn-locator

4) Contact local practices directly: You can also reach out to nearby clinics directly by sending your resume/CV along with a cover letter. Find the clinics near you by searching the National Health Services Directory.

 

Tips and further training to help you secure the right practice nursing job

Many practice managers in general practice are looking for nurses with skills and training around the specialty services we provide in primary care.

These skills include: immunisations, knowledge about care plans (also known as GP management plans -GPMPs- and team care arrangements – TCAs) and knowledge about the common health assessments we perform in general practice, such as the over 75yr heath assessment and the 45-49yr health check.

You can find online courses on all these areas here. These are by no means a requirement before working in general practice, but many managers and practice owners will see candidates with these skills as a valuable addition to the practice.

Do not be discouraged if you don’t yet have these skills. Make sure you let your potential employer know that you’re willing to learn and pick up these skills. You can always contact us if you need further guidance.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch via the Contact Us page if you need help with anything else.

Happy job hunting! And to learn more about practice nursing salary check out the following video

How much should I get paid as a practice nurse?