Group
Occupation
441131 Enrolled Nurse
Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
First release
441131 Enrolled Nurse
Provides nursing care to patients in a variety of health, aged care, mental health, welfare, and community settings under the supervision of Registered Nurses.
Registration or licensing is required.
Alternative title
- Nursing Assistant (NZ)
Specialisations
- Enrolled Nurse (Acute Care)
- Enrolled Nurse (Aged Care)
- Enrolled Nurse (Mental Health)
- Enrolled Nurse (Primary Health Care)
ANZSCO skill level
This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
Australia
- Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
New Zealand
- Skill Level 2: NZQF Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
Main tasks
- Performs physical exams, including checking patients' pulse, temperature, and blood pressure
- Records and interprets clinical observations, including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and urine, blood glucose, and other tests used in specific areas of practice
- Provides basic wound care in line with an agreed patient care plan
- Assists with the administration of medications under the supervision of a registered nurse
- Provides patients with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating
- Provides first aid in medical emergencies
- Works with registered nurses, doctors, and other health professionals to create patient care plans
- Participates in health promotion activities and community education