Enrolled Nurse Courses
An Enrolled Nurse provides patient care, administers medications, monitors vitals, and supports daily needs, working in hospitals, healthcare, or residential settings.
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Core skills such as social intelligence and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).
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How do I become a Enrolled Nurse
Get qualified to work as a Enrolled Nurse with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
HLT54121
Duration
16 months - 3 years
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
Become an enrolled nurse with the HLT54121 Diploma of Nursing. This nationally recognised diploma is part of the enrolled nurse registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). The course covers: working as a nurse within the Australian healthcare system, performing clinical assessment of patients, principles of wound management, administering medicines and intravenous therapy, nursing patients with mental health issues, monitoring acute and chronic health conditions, pall...
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Duration
16 months - 3 years
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, RPL, Traineeship
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HLTHPS009
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
HLTHPS009 Perform Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation is a nationally recognised training course for health care workers who need to perform peripheral intravenous cannulation on clients. The course covers: client consent, allergy and risk checks, preparing clients for the procedure, client safety, using peripheral intravenous cannulation equipment, applying tourniquet and pressure cuffs, dressing the site, personal safety, client monitoring. You’ll also learn the correct documentation procedures.
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Blended, On Campus, Traineeship
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HLTENN040
Duration
12 weeks - 4 months
Study mode
Blended, Online
The HLTENN040 Administer and Monitor Medicines and Intravenous Therapy is a nationally recognised short course for enrolled nurses who need the skills to correctly deliver medications and IV fluids. Competencies include: understanding drugs and poison classifications, identifying pharmacology and substance incompatibilities, preparing patients for medication and infusion of IV fluids, calculating correct dosage and IV infusion rates, preparing blood for transfusions, keeping medicines safe during dosage, ...
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Duration
12 weeks - 4 months
Study mode
Blended, Online
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HLT64121
Are you an enrolled nurse looking to specialise in acute care? The HLT64121 Advanced Diploma of Nursing (Acute care) is a nationally recognised diploma, recognised by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC). During your studies you will be learning how to provide advanced clinical assessment and nursing patients with acute health conditions including diabetes, orthopaedics, and respiratory illnesses. The course also has scope to gain skills in: rehabilitation care, cardiovascula...
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How much does an Enrolled Nurse earn?
In Australia, a full time Enrolled Nurse generally earns $1,378 per week ($71,656 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.
What are the job opportunities for an Enrolled Nurse?
This profession has seen a strong increase in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 34,000 people working as an Enrolled Nurse in Australia compared to 17,600 five years ago. Enrolled Nurses may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become an Enrolled Nurse?
If you’re planning to work as an Enrolled Nurse, consider enrolling in a Diploma of Nursing. This course will give you the skills to perform clinical assessments and deal with a range of patients including the elderly, those with diabetes and people in palliative care.
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An Enrolled Nurse provides care to patients in a range of settings such as hospitals, healthcare facilities and residential care environments. You might monitor patients’ vital signs and follow the care outlined in their treatment plan. Enrolled Nurses may administer medication or change wound dressings. You might also help with bathing, dressing and feeding patients if required.
Enrolled Nurses should have strong teamwork skills and be able to liaise with patients from a range of backgrounds. It’s important that you can communicate well with patients, families and medical teams. Enrolled Nurses must be able to follow correct procedures and prioritise their tasks.
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