Paediatric Nurse

Paediatric Nurses are qualified nurses who specialise in the nursing support and care of children and adolescents. They hold post-graduate qualifications in paediatric nursing and may work for children’s hospitals, community health centres, family health clinics, indigenous communities, non-profits and government agencies.

As a Paediatric Nurse you could be administering immunisations to young children for mumps and measles, changing the dressings on a young burns victim, monitoring the condition of a child who has had a fall, sitting with a hospitalised child who is distressed, answering the questions of a young teen about contraception, checking patient records, or changing an IV drip.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $74,932
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a paediatric nurse?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Master of Nursing

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $56,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Certificate in Nursing

Blended, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $14,832
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma of Nursing

Online
12 - 24 months
$0 - $26,640
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Advanced Nursing

Online
2 years
$0 - $39,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

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Further reading

What can you do with a Diploma of Nursing?

2nd February 2021)

5 jobs for people who like working with children

31st August 2021)

Career Pathways for Graduates After Studying a Diploma of Nursing and a Bachelor of Nursing

4th October 2024)