APNA currently has opportunities available to support nurses working in the primary health care sector.
APNA Transition to Practice Program (TPP): Trying to find your feet in primary health care or want to try your hand at mentoring nurses new to primary health care? This program will help you grow your skills, knowledge, and confidence and set you up in your career. The 12-month program will support the transitioning nurse through tailored CPD, mentorship, and support in primary health care settings such as (but not limited to) general practice, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health care, and community health.
For more information, visit www.apna.asn.au/transitiotopractice
Building Nurse Capacity logo: Building Nurse Capacity (BNC): Do you have a great idea for a Nurse Clinic? Want to develop skills and knowledge to deliver a new model of care? The Building Nurse Capacity Project focuses on the development of nurse-led (team-based) models of care to meet local population health needs, and contribute to building the capacity of the collaborative healthcare team. Grant funding and APNA support will be provided to successful applicants.
For more information, visit,www.apna.asn.au/nursing-tools/nurse-clinics/buildingnursecapacity
Chronic Disease Management and Healthy Ageing (CDMHA): Advance your skills in the chronic diseases and healthy ageing space. The CDMHA Program provides nurses in primary health care additional guidance, with an evidence-based framework of education and support over 12 months. This includes the use of self-assessment to prioritize learning, a community of practice to share and collaborate with other nurses & education modules to increase your knowledge with 26 specific learning areas.
For more information, visit https://www.apna.asn.au/education/cdmha
