411411 ENROLLED NURSE
Alternative Title: Nursing Assistant (NZ)
Provides nursing care to patients in a variety of health, aged care, welfare and community settings under the supervision of Registered Nurses. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level: 2
Specialisation:
Medical Assistant (Defence)
Indicative Skill Level:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma or Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
In New Zealand: NZ Register Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2)
At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Registration or licensing is required.
Tasks Include:
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Assessing, planning and implementing nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards
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Providing interventions, treatments and therapies such as administering medications, and monitoring responses to treatments and care plans
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Assisting registered nurses and other team members to coordinate and evaluate care provided
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Promoting and assisting in health education activities for the prevention of ill health
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Bathing, feeding, changing and settling newborn infants
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Providing advice and training on infant care to parents of newborn infants
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Providing emotional support to parents of newborn infants