Group
Occupation
265433 Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0
Released
6/12/2024
265433 Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
Provides nursing care to the elderly in community settings, aged care homes, retirement villages and health care facilities.
Registration or licensing is required.
Specialisation
- Registered Nurse (In-home Aged Care)
Skill level: 1
Main tasks
- Assesses the health needs of elderly patients and develops individualised care plans
- Administers medications and treatments as prescribed by health care professionals
- Monitors and records vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate
- Assists elderly patients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and eating
- Provides emotional support and companionship to elderly patients
- Collaborates with other Health Professionals to coordinate and manage patient care
- Educates elderly patients and their families on health promotion and disease prevention
- Performs wound care and dressing changes
- Assists in the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and hypertension
- Responds to emergencies and provides immediate medical assistance when necessary