Aged Care Nurse

An Aged Care Nurse provides specialised care to elderly patients in a hospital, healthcare environment or an aged care facility. You’ll monitor health conditions and follow a treatment plan. Aged Care Nurses may tend to wounds, administer medication or provide other treatments as required. You might also provide assistance with dressing, showering or feeding.

Aged Care Nurses should have excellent personal skills and be able to communicate well with patients. You should have good attention to detail and be able to prioritise your tasks. Aged Care Nurses should be able to work well in a team and liaise with other health care professionals.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $79,560
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a aged care nurse?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
HLT54121

Diploma of Nursing

On Campus
20 - 24 months
$14,779 - $32,631
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
52895WA

Certificate IV in Preparation for Health and Nursing Studies

Blended
6 - 12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLT64121

Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Aged Care and Individual Support Work)

Blended
24 months
Unavailable
  • Are employed as a Enrolled Nurse
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Are employed as a Enrolled Nurse
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Nursing

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $76,320
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse)

Blended, On Campus
24 months
$0 - $10,014
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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