Overview
Registered Nurses (Aged Care) provide nursing care to the elderly in community settings, residential aged care facilities, retirement villages and health care facilities.
Day-to-day
- assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards
- works in consultation with other health professionals and members of health teams, and co-ordinates the care of patients
- provides interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitors responses to treatment and care plan
- promotes health and assists in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities
- answers questions and provides information to patients and families about treatment and care
- supervises and co-ordinates the work of enrolled nurses and other health care workers.
Considerations
- Physically demanding
- Stressful
To become a Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
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You usually need a bachelor degree in nursing and specialist experience to work as a Registered Nurse (Aged Care).
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Registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia is required.
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