Paediatric Nurse Courses

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Paediatric Nurses earn?

The average salary for registered nurses in Australia is $1,937 per week ($100,724 per annum), this includes Paediatric Nurses. Increase your earning capacity by undertaking post-graduate qualifications in paediatric nursing, family health, and community services.

What are the job opportunities for Paediatric Nurses?

There are 325,500 Registered Nurses (RNs) currently working in Australia, this includes Paediatric Nurses. There is a growing demand for all types of qualified nurses in every part of Australia, with thousands of new jobs expected over the next 3-5 years.

How do I become a Paediatric Nurse?

To become a Paediatric Nurse you must complete a Bachelor of Nursing, then apply for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia. Once you are a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) you should complete a post-graduate qualification in paediatrics. The Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Paediatric & Adolescent Nursing), Graduate Certificate in Nursing Practice (Paediatric Intensive Care), Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nursing Studies, or the Graduate Diploma in Child and Family Health Nursing are all excellent choices.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023

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Job Pathways

Here are some potential career pathways within nursing. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.

Nursing

First Aider

Salary not available

Nursing Assistant

$960 weekly pay

Patient Care Assistant

$960 weekly pay

Acute Care Nurse

$1,540 weekly pay

Aged Care Nurse

$1,050 weekly pay

Anaesthetic Nurse