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Registered Nurses

Snapshot

Registered Nurses provide nursing care to patients in hospitals, aged care and other health care facilities, and in the community.

Job stats
How many are employed in this occupation?	175600
What are the average weekly earnings for full time workers ($ before tax)?	$1024
How does unemployment compare with other occupations?	below average
What is the vacancy level for this occupation?	average
What are the job prospects for this occupation?	good

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying tasks.

assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards
working in consultation with other Health Professionals and members of health teams, and coordinating the care of patients
providing interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitoring responses to treatment and care plan
promoting health and assisting in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities
answering questions and providing information to patients and families about treatment and care
supervising and coordinating the work of Enrolled Nurses and other health care workers.