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Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)

ANZSCO 254425

Employed

7,100

Part-time share

55%

Female share

96%

Median age

35 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Salary and some workforce figures are suppressed for this occupation because Jobs and Skills Australia / the ABS do not publish estimates for small populations (typically fewer than 50 employed people) or because the figures have been perturbed for privacy.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 (Paediatrics) provide nursing care to children of all ages, including neonates, across a range of health and community settings with an emphasis on assessing children’s acute and ongoing needs while taking into account physical, social, cultural and family circumstances.

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, co-ordinating the care of patients.
  • Provides interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitors responses to treatments and care plans.
  • 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

NSW
27.9%
VIC
24.8%
QLD
22.3%
WA
12.8%
SA
6.7%
TAS
2.5%
NT
1.4%
ACT
1.3%

Qualification pathways

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

  • 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

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