Registered Nurses provide nursing care to patients in hospitals, aged care and other health care facilities, and in the community.
You usually need a bachelor degree in nursing to work as a Registered Nurse. If you already have tertiary qualifications, you may be able to complete a shorter Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry) program.
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