Group
Occupation

265431 Nurse Practitioner

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

265431 Nurse Practitioner

Provides advanced and extended nursing care to people as authorised in relevant nursing legislation, in a range of health, welfare and community settings.

Registration or licensing is required.

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Assesses and diagnoses people's health conditions and needs
  • Orders and interprets diagnostic tests and investigations
  • Prescribes and administers medications and treatments independently, within the scope of nursing practice
  • Develops and implements patient care plans and management strategies
  • Provides education and guidance to people and their families on health promotion, disease prevention and self-care
  • Refers patients to specialist Medical Practitioners and other Health Professionals for further assessment and treatment
  • Evaluates and monitors peoples' responses to treatments and interventions
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation
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