At Central Gippsland Family Practice, our team of highly skilled practice nurses are available five days a week, Monday to Friday.
All of our practice nurses are knowledgeable health professionals who work alongside our doctors to provide safe, high quality care for our patients.
Our practice nurses are an important part of your primary healthcare team.
On a day-to-day basis, they take care of a wide range of patient needs, including:
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Immunisations – childhood, adult, and travel vaccinations -
Wound management – dressings, post-operative care, and healing support -
Removal of staples and sutures -
Care plans and chronic disease management -
Health assessments for all ages -
Emergency triage and urgent care support -
Application and removal of splints and plaster -
Blood pressure checks and ongoing monitoring -
Contraceptive injections and women’s health support -
Ear syringing and microsuction -
ECGs and heart health checks -
Blood sugar monitoring and diabetes support -
Advance care planning -
Cervical screening -
Lifestyle and preventive health advice – including weight, fitness, and smoking cessation support -
Men’s and women’s health education
