254212 NURSE RESEARCHER
Designs, conducts and evaluates nursing and interdisciplinary research projects, and promotes the implementation of research findings into clinical nursing practice.
Skill Level: 1
Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand:
Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least five years relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Tasks Include:
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Researching, planning, developing and implementing nursing curricula
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Facilitating practical experience for general and specialist nurses
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Evaluating ongoing and changing educational needs and monitoring course outcomes
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Participating in developing and implementing policies affecting nursing, nurse education and health
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Undertaking and promoting nursing and interdisciplinary research projects, and disseminating research information
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Promoting utilisation of current research findings into clinical nursing practice and patient management
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Promoting the implementation of research and research findings into organisation-wide functions such as safety, quality and risk management
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Providing support and education for other nurses undertaking research