1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

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Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 6 Intermediate Clerical, Sales and Service Workers >> 63 Intermediate Service Workers >> 631 Carers and Aides >> 6314 Personal Care and Nursing Assistants >> 6314-13 Nursing Assistant

6314-13	Nursing Assistant
	Nurses' Aide

Assists registered nurses in hospitals, nursing homes and other health care facilities, in the provision of patient care.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience.

Tasks Include:

provides daily care to patients under the guidance of a registered nurse
participates in the planning of care for individual patients
observes and reports any changes in condition or any complaints about care to a registered nurse
may perform basic procedures such as taking blood pressure and applying and changing dressings
may assist patients with personal hygiene and grooming