265435 Registered Nurse (Primary Health Care)

Registration or licensing is required.

Aged care registered nurses and mental health registered nurses are excluded from this occupation. Aged care registered nurses are included in Occupation 265433 Registered Nurse (Aged Care). Mental health registered nurses are included in Occupation 265434 Registered Nurse (Mental Health).

• 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)

• 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