Registered Nurses
How To Become
- Complete an approved bachelor degree such as a Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Science (Nursing) or Bachelor of Nursing Science. To gain entry to these courses, you must meet English language requirements set by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Alternatively, if you have already completed an undergraduate degree in a different field, complete a two-year masters degree in nursing.
- Apply to the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) to practise as an RN. Registration must be renewed annually.
- RNs with several years' experience can move into more specialised roles (such as aged care, neonatology or neurological care), transfer into the medical administrative sector, or become a Nurse Unit Manager or Nurse Practitioner.
Overview
Registered Nurses provide nursing care to patients in hospitals, aged care and other health care facilities, and in the community.
Working Arrangements
- Around 50% of people employed as Registered Nurses work full-time hours, in all their jobs combined.
- Full-time workers work an average of 41 hours per week in their main job.
- More than a third of workers regularly work overtime or extra hours (either paid or unpaid).
Labour Insight
Registered Nurses Course
Southern Cross University
Bachelor of Nursing
Duration: 3 years
State: Queensland, New South Wales
Torrens University
Bachelor of Nursing
Duration: 3 years
State: South Australia, Queensland, Victoria, New South Wales
RMIT University
RMIT University
Bachelor of Nursing
Duration: 3 years
State: Victoria