Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
Diploma of Nursing
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The Diploma of Nursing prepares individuals to become Enrolled Nurses, providing essential nursing care across various healthcare settings. This course covers areas such as patient care, administering medications, and supporting the health and well-being of patients. Graduates can apply for registration as an Enrolled Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) and can work in hospitals, aged care facilities, and other healthcare environments.
Delivery mode
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Locations
- 597-599 Upper Heidelberg Road, Heidelberg Heights
- Level 2, 12 St Georges Terrace, Perth
- Level 5 & 6, 131 Queen Street, Melbourne
- Level 7, 33 Argyle Street, Parramatta
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Successful completion of year 12 or equivalent or pathway through Certificate III or IV level qualification from the HLT or CHC training package
- A clear and satisfactory National Police Clearance (NCC) or Australian Federal Police (AFP) Clearance certificate.
- Required Immunisations.
- Working with Children Check (WWCC).
- A valid NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Students must declare a disability or disorder (if any), or if they are on any medication which may require reasonable adjustments.
Course fees
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Work Placement: 400 HoursCareer opportunities
The Diploma of Nursing will prepare you for the following roles.
Enrolled Nurse
An Enrolled Nurse provides care to patients in a range of settings such as hospitals, healthcare facilities and residential care environments. You...
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 hea...
Mental Health Nurse
A Mental Health Nurse provides care to patients dealing with mental health issues. You might work in a hospital, in a community care environment or...
Rehabilitation Nurse
A Rehabilitation Nurse provides care to patients who are recovering from an accident, injury or illness. You might work in a hospital, a specialist...
Community Health Nurse
Community Health Nurses are qualified RNs who have undertaken specialist training in primary health care and community health. They provide nursing...
About Institute of Health and Nursing Australia
We are the Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA), a healthcare training provider born out of the desire to create jobs and improve people’s lives. Since 2007 we’ve been dedicated to giving the best learning experience to over 17,500 students for a satisfying career in nursing, health, and community services.
We’re eager to share our deep and relevant expertise of the industry with students like you so that you can gain from our knowledge and apply it directly to your growth. We’re particularly proud of the laboratories and facilities we have in our campuses across Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth. They’re equipped with modern technologies to simulate real scenarios.
Our passion for caring stems from healthcare, but it translates to how we approach student welfare, administrative, and educational support. You will also find that IHNA goes the extra mile to ensure that your experience is positive from start to finish. Our support extends to providing research opportunities for you to push the boundaries of the healthcare industry. We have further study available as postgraduate courses through our partner organisations.
Ultimately, we’re healthcare experts and trainers dedicated to career-focused learning and real-life outcomes so that more people can live better lives working in healthcare.
