Table 2.

Skills identified for nursing in general practice

Communication skills – written, verbal, patient advocacy and conflict resolution, dealing with difficult clients
Legal and ethical issues-including confidentiality and national privacy principles
Infection control – wound care and management
first aid and CPR
Chronic disease management – physical assessment, palliative and end of life care
Cold chain monitoring
Sterilization
Triage
Prevention and health education – counselling, health education and promotion, family planning, child health, screening, immunization, mental health, drug (including tobacco) and alcohol screening and brief interventions
Management skills – case management, practice accreditation, information technology, recall/reminder register.