Nursing in General Practice

Vision

AGPN's vision for Nursing in General Practice (NiGP) is that every general practice in Australia be supported and encouraged to employ or have access to a general practice nurse.

Background

AGPN provides national leadership and coordination for the Nursing in General Practice (NIGP) Program, which  is a key program under the Australian Government’s Nursing in General Practice Training and Support Initiative.

Aims and Objectives

The aim of the NiGP Program is to support and build the capacity of the nursing workforce within general practice with an increased emphasis on the value of the role nursing plays in primary health care including multidisciplinary, collaborative care and the optimal use of the nursing workforce.

This aim will be met through the following objectives:

  • Build the capacity of Divisions of General Practice to deliver support services for practice nurses in general practice, in particular to recruit and retain nurses in general practice.
  • Promote and disseminate information and resources contributing to and encouraging professional development opportunities for nurses in general practice. This will be in collaboration with Divisions of General Practice and Medicare Locals across each state and territory and will include online, face to face, conferences, post graduate and other professional development opportunities which suppor beginning and advanced practice nurses, AHW's and nurse practitioners in general practice.