REGISTERED NURSE (SURGICAL)

ANZSCO Code: 254424

Provides nursing care to patients with injuries and illness that require surgical intervention. Registration or licensing is required.

Skill Level

1

Group: REGISTERED NURSES

ANZSCO Code: 2544

REGISTERED NURSES provide nursing care to patients in hospitals, aged care and other health care facilities, and in the community.

Tasks Include
  • assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards
  • working in consultation with other Health Professionals and members of health teams, and coordinating the care of patients
  • providing interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitoring responses to treatment and care plan
  • promoting health and assisting in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities
  • answering questions and providing information to patients and families about treatment and care
  • supervising and coordinating the work of Enrolled Nurses and other health care workers
Occupations