Career
Registered Nurses
Healthcare & Medical
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Career stats
Weekly pay
$1,937
Prospects
High
Employed in Australia
325,500
Growth
Strong growth
Overview
Registered Nurses provide nursing care to patients in hospitals, aged care and other health care facilities, and in the community.
Job Titles
Job Tasks
This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.
- assessing planning implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards
- working in consultation with other Health Professionals and members of health teams and coordinating the care of patients
- providing interventions treatments and therapies such as medications and monitoring responses to treatment and care plan
- promoting health and assisting in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities
- answering questions and providing information to patients and families about treatment and care
- supervising and coordinating the work of Enrolled Nurses and other health care workers
Training & Qualifications
University
- Bachelor of Nursing
- Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
Short Courses Available
- Course in Ear Health Assessment
- Course in Ear Wax Removal (Irrigation)
- Course in Immunisation Practice in Primary Healthcare
- Undergraduate Certificate in Allied Health
- Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management
Industry
Healthcare & Medical
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