Nurse Practitioner and Health Services
A nurse practitioner is a highly qualified registered nurse with the expertise to diagnose and treat people of all ages with a variety of acute or chronic conditions.
assessment and diagnosis of your healthproblems
referral for necessary x-rays and blood tests
prescription of medications
referrals to other health practitioners
education, counselling and support
Can provide patient rebates through Medicare
Provide prescriptions and access to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
Nurse practitioners are registered health care providers with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency