Cosmetic Nurse

A Cosmetic Nurse performs a range of cosmetic beauty treatments for clients. You might be trained in various services or specialise in a particular type of treatment such as chemical peels or Botox. Cosmetic Nurses can provide advice on available services and conduct assessments to determine client needs. You might also provide information on follow up care after treatment.

Cosmetic Nurses should have excellent communication skills and be able to understand their clients’ needs. You’ll need strong personal skills and should be able to provide good customer service. Cosmetic Nurses need to be able to follow correct procedures and have good time management.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $104,000
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a cosmetic nurse?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
HLT54121

Diploma of Nursing

On Campus
20 months
$14,779 - $31,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SHB50121

Diploma of Beauty Therapy

Blended, On Campus
12 - 18 months
$0 - $21,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
HLTINF005

Maintain Infection Prevention for Skin Penetration Treatments

Online
8 weeks
$299
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
SHB40121

Certificate IV in Beauty Therapy

Apprenticeship, Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
6 - 24 months
$0 - $18,850
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
52852WA

Graduate Diploma of Cosmetic Nursing and Injectables

Blended, On Campus
2 - 10 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Cosmetic Nurse

Bachelor of Dermal Sciences

On Campus
4 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Beauty Therapist Cosmetic Nurse
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Further reading

What can you do with a Graduate Diploma of Cosmetic Nursing and Injectables?

10th January 2022)

What can you do with a Certificate III in Beauty Services?

29th September 2020)

What can you do with an Advanced Diploma of Cosmetic Dermal Science?

10th January 2022)