Practice Nurse Services
The nurses work together with the doctors to provide a wide range of services, such as:
Asthma Care, including School Management Plans
Diabetes Care, including Annual Check ups
Electrocardiograms (ECG's)
Cardiotocograph (CTG)
Home Health Assesment for over 75 year olds
Chronic Disease Management Plans, including free Podiatry, Physiotherapy consults
Health Checks
Loop Recordings - Heart Monitoring
Cardic Rehabilitation Care
Results - Between 10am and 12pm
Pre-Employment Medicals
Sleep Studies
Insurance Medicals
Heavy Vehicle Medicals
Home Blood Pressure Monitoring
Spirometry - Lung Capacity Test, used for diagnosing Asthma
Audiometry - Hearing Test
Bloods- INR's/Blood Sugar Levels (BSL)
Immunisations
Adult and childhood immunisations can be conducted by the practice nurses. Influenza and pneumonia vaccines for those over 65 years old, and childhood vaccines are provided. For other immunisations, a script will need to be obtained from a doctor before purchasing the vaccine from the chemist.
Our practice nurses also manage travel vaccinations. Please be aware that vaccinations for overseas travel are often complex and require a number of consultations to complete the process. Please book an appointment well in advance (eg two months) of your travel date. Overseas travel advice and vaccines are not subsidised by medicare.
Wound Care
Dressing changes or removal of stitches can be performed by our treatment nurse.
For dressing changes, a flat fee of $5.00 will be charged to cover the cost of the dressing pack, but please be aware that additional supplies will incur an extra cost.
A fee of $15.00 (private patient) or $7.50 (concession card holder) is also payable for the nurses time.
Please book all appointments with Reception (08) 8841 3777