265435 Registered Nurse (Primary Health Care)

Registration or licensing is required.

Aged Care and Mental Health Registered Nurses are excluded from this occupation. Aged Care Registered Nurses are included in Occupation 265433 Registered Nurse (Aged Care) and Mental Health Registered Nurses are included in Occupation 265434 Registered Nurse (Mental Health).

• Plunket Nurse (NZ)
• Primary Health Care Nurse (NZ)
• Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
• Registered Nurse (Community Health)
• Registered Nurse (Disability)
• Registered Nurse (Health Education and Promotion)
• Registered Nurse (Practice Nurse)
• Registered Nurse (Public Health)
• Registered Nurse (School Nurse)

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 individuals, families, and groups in the wider community
• Develops and implements nursing care plans based on individual needs and health goals
• Provides health guidance and education to individuals, families, and groups
• Conducts health screenings and assessments to identify potential health issues
• Administers medications and treatments as prescribed
• Monitors and evaluates patient progress, and adjusts care plans as needed
• Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation
• May provide acute care outside of a hospital setting