265431 Nurse Practitioner

Registration or licensing is required.

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

• Assesses and diagnoses peoples' health conditions and needs
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and investigations
• Prescribes and administers medications and treatments independently, within the scope of nursing practice
• Develops and implements patient care plans and management strategies
• Provides education and guidance to people and their families on health promotion, disease prevention and self-care
• Refers patients to specialist medical practitioners and other health professionals for further assessment and treatment
• Evaluates and monitors peoples' responses to treatments and interventions
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation