Description

Other registered nursing professionals provide general nursing care for the sick, injured and others in need of such care, assist medical doctors with their tasks and work with other healthcare professionals and within teams of healthcare workers in a variety of other professional nursing occupations not elsewhere classified in MINOR GROUP 223: Nursing Professionals.

Tasks

• Assists medical doctors and works with other healthcare professionals to deal with emergencies and pre-planned treatment of patients manages own case load monitors patient’s progress, administers drugs and medicines, applies surgical dressings and gives other forms of treatment cares for the physical and emotional wellbeing of patients in their care informs and advises patients and their relatives on their health problems and how to care for themselves teach nursing professionals clinical skills, patient care methods, and best collaboration practices

Entry Requirements

Qualification as a nurse is via a diploma or degree course, both of which are provided by universities, or through an apprenticeship. Courses comprise both theoretical and practical work, including placements in hospital and community settings. Full time diploma courses last three years; degree courses last three or four years. Accelerated programmes are available to graduates with a health-related degree.