Nurse (Enrolled)

Medicine, Healthcare & Social Services

ANZSCO ID 411411

Summary

Enrolled Nurses provide nursing care to patients in a variety of health, aged care, welfare and community settings under the supervision of Registered Nurses.

Employment Pathway

A diploma or advanced diploma in nursing and clinical experience is usually needed to work as an Enrolled Nurse.

Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is required.

Top Skills Required

Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Key tasks

Assesses, plans and implements nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards.
Provides interventions, treatments and therapies such as administering medications, and monitoring responses to treatments and care plans.
Assists registered nurses and other team members to co-ordinate and evaluate care provided.

Facts about this occupation

1.3% Growth

43% Full-time Share

$1,312 Avg Pay/Wk

34,000 Workers

46 years Avg Age

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