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A Critical Care Nurse provides specialist nursing care to patients in an emergency department or intensive care unit. You might also work in critical care hospital units such as respiratory or cardiovascular care. Critical Care Nurses may carry out clinical assessments and assist other health care professionals during procedures and treatments.
Critical Care Nurses should be able to think quickly and remain calm during challenging situations. It’s important you can communicate clearly and work well in a team environment. Critical Care Nurses should have strong observational abilities and must be able to follow correct procedures. You’ll need good interpersonal skills and should pay close attention to details.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Critical Care Nurse.
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Are you a qualified RN wanting to extend your clinical role and provide advanced patient care? The Master of Nurse Practitioner is a direct pathway to the NP (Nurse Practitioner) qualification and will teach you how to carry out comprehensive health assessments and treat patients in your specialty field. With this post-graduate qualification you could be providing advanced clinical care in rural and remote locations, aged care, emergency room, surgery, drug and alcohol, mental health, paediatrics, private practice — the choice is yours. Enquire now for admissions information and entry requirements, NP registration outcomes, and universities near you that offer the Master of Nurse Practitioner. Learn more.
Are you an enrolled nurse and need the skills to work in critical care? The HLT64121 Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Critical Care) is a nationally recognised diploma, accredited with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). During your studies you’ll advance your clinical assessment and meds administration skills, as well as learn the latest nursing trends and practice. You’ll also gain job-specific skills in emergency care, critical care, respiratory care, and cardiovascular care. Sound like the course you’re looking for? Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, critical care nursing competencies, and the latest course enrolment dates. Learn more.
In Australia, a full time Critical Care Nurse generally earns $1,530 per week ($79,560 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has experienced strong employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 298,400 people working in nursing in Australia and many of them specialise as a Critical Care Nurse. Critical Care Nurses may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Job Outlook 2020
If a career as a Critical Care Nurse interests you, consider enrolling in an Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Critical Care). This course will advance your clinical assessment skills and improve your knowledge of medication administration. You’ll explore current nursing trends and practices and develop skills in emergency care, critical care, respiratory care and cardiovascular care.
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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
Acute Care Nurse
$1,540 weekly pay
Aged Care Nurse
$1,050 weekly pay
Critical Care Nurse
$1,530 weekly pay
Enrolled Nurse
$1,150 weekly pay
Mental Health Nurse
Operating Theatre Technician
Perioperative Nurse
$1,600 weekly pay
Rehabilitation Nurse
$1,250 weekly pay
Remote Area Nurse
$1,900 weekly pay
Renal Care Nurse
School Nurse
$1,340 weekly pay
Clinical Nurse
$1,950 weekly pay
Nurse Practitioner
$2,100 weekly pay
Nurse Unit Manager
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