Nurse Practitioner Services in Cranbourne
Personalised, evidence-based healthcare for everyday health concerns, ongoing conditions and preventative care.
Supporting patients from Cranbourne, Botanic Ridge, Clyde and surrounding communities.
Face-to-face consultations
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30am - 4:00pm
Telehealth consultations
Friday 9:00am - 1pm
Bulk billed appointments
Eligible consultations with a valid Medicare card
Clinic location 190 Sladen Street
Cranbourne VIC 3977
Healthcare that works around you
Healthcare needs are rarely one-size-fits-all. Appointments are focused on understanding what’s happening, what matters to you and what the next steps should be.
Loretta provides a broad range of Nurse Practitioner services, with assessment, treatment, investigations, prescriptions and referrals provided where clinically appropriate and within scope of practice.
Services
Primary Care
Everyday healthcare for new symptoms, minor illness, general health concerns and follow-up care.
Women’s Health
Support for contraception, cervical screening, menstrual concerns, menopause and other women’s health needs.
Chronic Disease Management
Ongoing support and monitoring for long-term health conditions
Prescriptions, Referrals & Investigations
Medication review, pathology, imaging and referrals where clinically appropriate.
Telehealth
Convenient phone consultations for suitable healthcare concerns and follow-up care.
Preventative Health
Health checks, screening discussions, risk assessment and preventative care.
Choosing the right appointment
Booking the right appointment length helps ensure there is enough time to properly address your healthcare needs.
Complex Appointment — 40 minutes
Please book a complex appointment if you have three or more health concerns, several issues to discuss, or your consultation is likely to require a more detailed review.
New Patient — 20 minutes
For patients seeing Loretta for the first time. This allows time to discuss your medical history, current concerns and ongoing healthcare needs.
Standard Appointment — 20 minutes
Suitable for most routine consultations, including new symptoms, follow-up of ongoing health concerns, medication review, results and general primary care.
Short Appointment — 10 minutes
For one simple concern, such as:
repeat prescription
medical/carers cert
brief follow-up/simple results review
straightforward referral
Women’s Health — 20 minutes
For contraception, cervical screening, menstrual concerns, menopause/perimenopause, STI screening and other women’s health concerns.
Phone Consult — 10–20 minutes
For suitable concerns that can be safely managed by phone, including follow-up, results, repeat prescriptions, referrals and general advice.
Not sure which appointment to choose?
If you have more than one concern, require a more detailed review or are unsure how much time you may need, please choose the longer appointment option.
Detailed Services
Primary Care
Everyday healthcare when you need it
Assessment and management of a wide range of common health concerns, including:
Cold, flu and respiratory symptoms
Minor injuries
Urinary tract infection
Medical and carers certificates where appropriate
If further investigation or specialist assessment is required, this can be discussed as part of your consultation.
General health concerns
Gastrointestinal concerns
Headaches and migraines
Medication review
Women’s Health
Healthcare through different stages of life
A supportive and approachable environment to discuss women’s health concerns, including:
Contraception advice and management
Cervical screening
Menstrual concerns
Menopause and perimenopause
Sexual and reproductive health
Care is tailored to your individual needs, with investigations, treatment or referral arranged where appropriate.
Prescriptions, Referrals & Investigations
Helping you take the next step
As an endorsed Nurse Practitioner, Loretta can provide a range of services within her scope of practice, including:
Medication review & Repeat prescriptions where clinically appropriate
Pathology request & Diagnostic imaging requests
Specialist referrals
Review and follow-up of results
A prescription or referral cannot always be provided without appropriate clinical assessment. Depending on your healthcare needs, a face-to-face consultation or further investigation may be required..
Chronic Disease Management
Support for ongoing health needs
Living with a long-term health condition often requires regular review, monitoring and support.
Appointments may include care for:
Diabetes
High blood pressure
Cardiovascular risk
Asthma and respiratory conditions
Medication management
Ongoing health monitoring
Health education and self-management support
Preventative care
Where appropriate, Loretta can work alongside your GP, specialist or allied health team to support coordinated care.
Telehealth
Healthcare from home when appropriate
Telehealth consultations are available for suitable healthcare concerns and follow-up care: Telehealth may be appropriate for:
General health consultations
Follow-up appointments
Review of pathology or imaging results
Medication reviews
Repeat prescriptions where clinically appropriate
Referrals
Women’s health discussions
Medical and carers certificates where appropriate
Health advice and education
Some concerns cannot be safely assessed without a physical examination. If an in-person review is required, Loretta will discuss the appropriate next step with you.
Medication management
Ongoing health monitoring
Health education and self-management support
Preventative care
Preventative Health
Supporting your health before problems arise
Preventative healthcare is an important part of staying well.
Appointments may include:
General health checks
Blood pressure monitoring
Cardiovascular risk assessment
Screening discussions
Diabetes risk and monitoring
Health education
Lifestyle support
Preventative investigations where appropriate
Review of family and personal health risks
The aim is to identify concerns early and support you to make informed decisions about your health.
Referrals
Women’s health discussions
Medical and carers certificates where appropriate
Health advice and education
Health education
Lifestyle support
Preventative investigations where appropriate
Review of family and personal health risks
To ensure care is provided safely and within the scope of the practice and facilities available, the following services are not currently offered:
NIP Immunisations
WorkCover consultations and certificates
TAC consultations and paperwork
Centrelink medical reports and forms
Shared maternity care
Long-term Schedule 8 prescribing
Chronic pain management involving ongoing opioid prescribing
Medico-legal assessments and reports
If you are unsure whether Loretta can assist with your healthcare needs, please contact the clinic before booking.
What Loretta does not provide
Shared maternity care
Long-term Schedule 8 prescribing
Chronic pain management involving ongoing opioid prescribing
Medico-legal assessments and reports
Not sure what to book?
You don’t need to know exactly which service you need before making an appointment.
If your concern falls within Loretta’s scope of practice, it can be assessed and the appropriate next steps discussed with you.