265433 Registered Nurse (Aged Care)

Registration or licensing is required.

• Registered Nurse (In-home Aged Care)

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 the health needs of elderly patients and develops individualised care plans
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare professionals
• Monitors and records vital signs, such as blood pressure and heart rate
• Assists elderly patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and eating
• Provides emotional support and companionship to elderly patients
• Collaborates with other health professionals to coordinate and manage patient care
• Educates elderly patients and their families on health promotion and disease prevention
• Performs wound care and dressing changes
• Assists in the management of chronic conditions, such as diabetes and hypertension
• Responds to emergencies and provides immediate medical assistance when necessary