Nurse Practitioner
OSCA 265431·ANZSCO 254411
2,200
33.6%
82.3%
48 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Provides advanced and extended nursing care to people as authorised in relevant nursing legislation, in a range of health, welfare and community settings.
What they typically do
- Assesses and diagnoses people's health conditions and needs
- Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and investigations
- Prescribes and administers medications and treatments independently, within the scope of nursing practice
- Develops and implements patient care plans and management strategies
- Provides education and guidance to people and their families on health promotion, disease prevention and self-care
- Refers patients to specialist Medical Practitioners and other Health Professionals for further assessment and treatment
- Evaluates and monitors peoples' responses to treatments and interventions
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Nurse Practitioner.
No qualification pathways published on training.gov.au yet.