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Registered Nurses

ANZSCO 2544

Employed

366,200

Part-time share

44%

Female share

86%

Median weekly earnings

$2,192

Median age

38 yrs

Employment outlook

Growing

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

About this career

Registered Nurses provide nursing care to patients in hospitals, aged care and other health care facilities, and in the community.

What they typically do

  • Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards
  • Working in consultation with other health professionals and members of health teams, and coordinating the care of patients
  • Providing interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitoring responses to treatment and care plan
  • Promoting health and assisting in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities
  • Answering questions and providing information to patients and families about treatment and care
  • Supervising and coordinating the work of enrolled nurses and other health care workers

States and territories

Share of workers by location

VIC
28.1%
NSW
26.5%
QLD
22.5%
WA
10.9%
SA
7.5%
TAS
2%
ACT
1.3%
NT
1.2%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Registered Nurses.