Building Nurse Capacity - improving patient outcomes
Nursing in Primary Health Care Program 2018 - 2022
On 8 May 2018, the Australian Government announced it will help strengthen the role of nurses in delivering primary health to meet the future health care needs of the Australian community. As part of this announcement, ongoing funding for the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) was included in the Budget - the "Nursing in Primary Health Care (NiPHC)" Program.
The "Building Nurse Capacity (BNC) - improving patient outcomes" project is part of this program and builds on the work completed in the Enhanced Nurse Clinic (ENC) project—more details below.
The BNC project will focus on the development of nurse-delivered (team-based) models of care which improve patient outcomes, in a range of primary health care settings, to increase the capacity of the primary health care team.
This project will support a maximum of 35 nurses and their primary healthcare organisation, in two 18 month intakes, to implement nurse-delivered (team-based) models of care. Grant funding will be available for successful applicants.
Project dates:
- Group 1: February 2019 - July 2020 (17 participants) Project completed.
- Group 2: October 2020 - April 2022 (17 participants). Project commenced.
What's Involved?
Take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions to find out what's involved and the level of commitment required.
COVID Impact
The Building Nurse Capacity project will still continue despite COVID impacts.
Due to the continued restrictions in Melbourne, the initial workshop will be split into two virtual sessions that will run on:
Thursday 26th November 12pm to 4pm
Thursday 10th December 12pm to 4pm
Key Dates
Call for Expression of Interest |
Open Monday 3rd August 2020 Completed |
Closing date for Expression of Interest |
12 midnight (AEST) Friday 11th September 2020 Completed |
Assessment process and approval (includes telephone discussion with shortlisted applicants)
|
Monday 14th September to Monday 19th October 2020 Completed |
All submitting agencies to be advised by |
Monday 19th October 2020 Completed |
Successful sites to commence |
Monday 2nd November 2020 |
All sites final report |
April 2022 |
Contact Details
For more information call APNA on 1300 303 184 and speak to Sara Sewell, Project Manager, or email buildingnursecapacity@apna.asn.au
Successful Building Nurse Capacity applicants - Group two
SA
Kapunda Medical Practice, Milestones and Moments Clinic, SA
An early intervention clinic for families with children in preschool years. The clinics aim is to identify developmental red flags and refer to relevant assessment services via the community health system to optimize functional development and reduce future disadvantage.
Health 2 Go (Flinders Uni), Diabetes & Healthy Lifestyle Clinic, SA
A Diabetes service which aims to improve diabetes care and reduce complications through health education.
GP Care, Antenatal Clinic, SA
A nurse-led clinic for pregnant women. Aims to initiate early support and screening with a focus on well-being support to the most vulnerable and 'at risk' women.
QLD
Acacia Ridge Medical Centre, Palliative Care Clinic, QLD
A Palliative Care service; the model will focus on better symptom management and support the quality of life for patients until death with a focus on meeting patient’s individual wishes through Advance Care Planning (an associate practice of Thornlands).
Thornlands General Practice, Palliative Care Clinic, QLD
A Palliative Care service providing support to patients, better symptom management avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions and enabling quality of life until death (an associate practice of Acacia Ridge).
GPs on Curzon, Improve Your Heart Health Clinic, QLD
A Chronic Disease Management service, specialising in supporting patients with ischaemic heart disease, coronary heart disease, angina and coronary stents.
NSW
Flynns Beach Medical, Living Well Diabetes Clinic, NSW
A Diabetes clinic that supports patients who have Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes, through coaching and education.
MedCIRC Young, Nursing Support Group, NSW
A Chronic Disease Management clinic, offering support and education to patients within a group setting, to better manage their long-term conditions.
Appletree Family Practice, Iron Infusion Clinic, NSW
An Iron Infusion Clinic with a focus on providing a timely, affordable service to patients with iron deficiency.
VIC
Eastlink Family Medical, Asthma and Allergy Clinic, VIC
Providing accessible care relating to diagnosing and treating asthma and allergic conditions with timely and appropriate interventions for children and young adults.
Doctors of Ivanhoe, Healthy Futures with Diabetes, VIC
A diabetes self-management clinic designed to empower patients to maintain or improve their health; leading to lower rates of diabetes-related complications.
Woomelang Bush Nursing Centre, My Health; My Choice, VIC
A nurse clinic located in rural Victoria focusing on improving health care accessibility for patients living in remote communities, through the use of digital appointments, to address the tyranny of distance.
TAS
Sheffield Medical Centre, Better Health Clinic, TAS
A Chronic Disease Management clinic, offering motivational interviewing to help patients to better manage their long term conditions.
WA
Rockingham Medical Centre (Healius), Well Women’s & Sexual Health Clinic, WA
A nurse-led clinic offering breast screening, contraceptive advice, immunisation, mental health support and health assessments. The clinic will assist with early detection and management of reproductive cancers and complex health conditions.
Craigie Medical and Dental Centre (Healius), The Craigie Bone Clinic, WA
The Craigie Bone Clinic will promote good bone health and holistic lifestyle choices. It will screen for low bone density and coordinate best practice care for those diagnosed with osteoporosis.
NT
Top End Medical Centre, Healthy Weight Clinic for Type 2 Diabetes, NT
A Diabetes service that provides group support on diabetes management and weight loss.
ACT
Interchange, Smoking Cessation Clinic, ACT
A nurse-led clinic with a focus on providing education on the long-term effects of smoking. Using a motivational interview model, the clinic will provide written materials, NRT and an on-going care plan to support patients. The clinic will perform spirometry testing for patients at risk of lung disease.