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Unit Group

4422 Assistants in Nursing

OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

4422 Assistants in Nursing

Provide limited patient care under the direction of nursing staff in hospitals and aged care facilities.

OSCA skill level

The occupations in this unit group have a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience
Occupation

442231 Assistant in Nursing

Provides limited patient care under the direction of nursing staff in a hospital or aged care facility.

Alternative titles

  • Assistant Nurse
  • Nursing Assistant

Skill level: 4

Main tasks

  • Supports patients with daily activities such as mobility and personal care
  • Follows therapy plans such as interventions, to assist patients
  • Observes and reports changes in patients' conditions, and reports complaints about care provided
  • Provides basic treatment and delivery of medications under the direction of nursing staff, including vaccinations
  • Participates in planning the care of patients and residents
  • Assists with rehabilitation exercises
  • Assists in workplace health and safety