Latest release
Unit Group
4411 Enrolled Nurses
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
4411 Enrolled Nurses
Provide nursing care to patients in a variety of health, aged care, mental health, welfare and community settings under the supervision of Registered Nurses.
OSCA skill level
The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.
- Skill Level 2: AQF Associate Degree, Advanced Diploma, Diploma, or at least three years of relevant experience
Occupation
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.
Specialisations
- Enrolled Nurse (Acute Care)
- Enrolled Nurse (Aged Care)
- Enrolled Nurse (Mental Health)
- Enrolled Nurse (Primary Health Care)
Skill level: 2
Main tasks
- Performs physical exams, including checking patients' pulse, temperature, and blood pressure
- Records and interprets clinical observations, including temperature, pulse and blood pressure, urine tests, 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