Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
ANZSCO 254412
38,400
51%
88%
40 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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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
Registered Nurses (Aged Care) provide nursing care to the elderly in community settings, residential aged care facilities, retirement villages and health care facilities.
What they typically do
- Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards.
- Works in consultation with other health professionals and members of health teams, and co-ordinates the care of patients.
- Provides interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitors responses to treatment and care plan.
- Promotes health and assists in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities.
- Answers questions and provides information to patients and families about treatment and care.
- Supervises and co-ordinates the work of enrolled nurses and other health care workers.
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Registered Nurse (Aged Care).
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Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science
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Advanced Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Management
HLT60121 · AQF 6 · 2 providers
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Advanced Diploma of Ayurveda
HLT62615 · AQF 6 · 6 providers