Group
Occupation
442231 Assistant in Nursing
Latest release
Consultation draft: Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA)
Reference period
August 2026
Released
17/08/2026
First release
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