Enrolled Nurse
ANZSCO 411411
41,600
59%
89%
43 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy. They are shown as unavailable rather than zero.
About this career
Enrolled Nurses provide nursing care to patients in a variety of health, aged care, welfare and community settings under the supervision of Registered Nurses.
What they typically do
- 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.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Enrolled Nurse.
- View qualification
Diploma of Nursing
HLT54121 · AQF 5 · 51 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Nursing
HLT64121 · AQF 6 · 6 providers