Registered Nurses (Critical Care and Emergency) provide nursing care to critically ill patients and patients with unstable health following injury, surgery or during the acute phase of diseases, integrating new technological equipment into care in settings such as high dependency units, intensive care units, emergency departments or retrieval services.
In hospitals, nurses usually work according to a rotating seven-day roster that includes morning, afternoon and night shifts, as well as weekends and public holidays. In other areas, the hours depend on the service.
Registration or licensing isrequired in Australia.
Job Duties:
In Australia, the job duties of Registered Nurses (Critical Care and Emergency) include:
Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards.
Provide physical and technical nursing care and support for patients
Works in consultation with other health professionals and members of health teams, and co-ordinating the care of patients.
Administer medicines and other prescribed medical treatments to patients, in accordance with relevant legislation
Observe, monitor, assess, report and document patients' conditions and responses to treatment
Promotes health and assists in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities.
Answers questions and providing information to patients and families about treatment and care.
Supervises and co-ordinates the work of enrolled nurses and other health care workers.
Employment Prospects
Registered nurses may work in public and private hospitals. An increasing number of nurses are becoming self-employed as consultants or educators, or working through nursing agencies.
With experience, and sometimes further study, registered nurses may progress to unit manager or nursing manager roles. The increasing variety of specialist services and advances in medical technology have increased the demand for nurses with training and experience in specialist areas.
The Employment Facts of Registered Nurses (Critical Care and Emergency) in Australia:
FutureGrowth: Very strong
Full Time Share:54%
Average Full-Time: 41hours
Weekly Pay: AUD $1,909
Employment By State:
ACT: 1.7%
NSW: 28.8%
NT: 1.1%
QLD: 21.1%
SA: 9.2%
TAS: 2.7%
VIC: 25.7%
WA: 9.7%
EducationRequirement
You usually need a bachelor degree in nursing and specialist experience to work as a Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency).
Before undertaking the clinical placements required by courses, students will need to obtain a National Police Certificate, a Provide First Aid Certificate and immunisations, and undergo a Working with Children Check.
It is a legal requirement for graduates to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia before being able to practise as a nurse in any state or territory in Australia. For full details, see the board's website.
Education Level
Postgraduate/Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate:25.7%
Bachelor:63.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma:9.3%
Certificate III/IV: 0.5%
Year 12 and below:1%
Related Courses: a bachelor degree or master degree in nursing
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