Registered Nurse (Child And Family Health)
ANZSCO 254413
5,500
62%
99%
47 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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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 (Child and Family Health) provide nursing care to children and their families, with an emphasis on the prevention, early detection of, and early intervention in, physical, emotional and social problems affecting children and their families.
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-ordinating the care of patients.
- Provides interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitors responses to treatment and care plans.
- Promotes health and assists in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities.
- Answers questions and providing information to patients and families about treatment and care.
- Supervises and co-ordinating 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 (Child And Family Health).
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Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science
52923WA · AQF 6 · 1 providers
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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