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Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)

ANZSCO 254421

Employed

11,700

Part-time share

61%

Female share

96%

Median age

45 yrs

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

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Registered Nurse (Medical Practice) is a job in Australia. The job figures on this page come from Jobs and Skills Australia and the ABS Census, where they are published. The courses listed here lead to this job. Compare the fee, study mode, length, place, and how to get in before you enquire.

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About this career

Registered Nurses (Medical Practice) provide clinical care to patients, undertake clinical organisation and practice administration, and facilitate communication within a general practice environment and between the practice and outside organisations and individuals.

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-ordinates the work of enrolled nurses and other health care workers.

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
28.7%
VIC
24.5%
QLD
23%
WA
10.6%
SA
8.2%
TAS
2.4%
ACT
1.8%
NT
0.7%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Registered Nurse (Medical Practice).