Community Health Nurse Courses
Community Health Nurses deliver primary health care services in community settings, providing support and education to patients in various locations.
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How do I become a Community Health Nurse
Get qualified to work as a Community Health Nurse with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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The 10960NAT Diploma of Breastfeeding Management is for healthcare professionals who want to provide high-quality, evidence-based breastfeeding education to their clients. This nationally recognised qualification will develop your knowledge of breastfeeding as well as your ability to communicate and counsel new and expectant mothers. The course covers: taking lactation histories and conducting breastfeeding assessments, using infant sleep and settling methods that support breastfeeding, managing breastfee...
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HLT64121
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The HLT64121 Advanced Diploma of Nursing is for enrolled nurses who are already working in Australia and need advanced skills in a specialised area of nursing. This nationally recognised qualification allows you to specialise in one of eight different areas: acute care, aged care and individual support, critical care, mental health, perioperative nursing, renal care, rural and remote nursing, or community health. You’ll also gain advanced skills in clinical assessments, medicine administration, and intrav...
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From $10,420
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The Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) is meticulously crafted for Enrolled Nurses aiming to expand their clinical and theoretical expertise. This course seamlessly blends foundational nursing principles with contemporary practices, ensuring students acquire both depth and breadth in their knowledge. By delving into patient care techniques, healthcare ethics, and collaborative team dynamics, graduates emerge primed to excel in varied healthcare settings, adeptly addressing challenges and championing patient welfare.
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The Graduate Diploma of Health (Gerontology) prepares health professionals to support older adults with complex needs. It explores healthy ageing, dementia care, and end-of-life support, while strengthening leadership, communication, and assessment skills. Applicants typically hold a degree in a health-related field or have relevant experience with older adults. This course suits those currently working in aged care and offers a strong foundation for further study or career development within the aged care sector.
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How much do Community Health Nurses earn?
The average salary for registered Community Health Nurses is $1,400 per week ($72,800 per annum). Increase your earning capacity by undertaking post-graduate qualifications in community health and primary healthcare nursing.
What are the job opportunities for Community Health Nurses?
There are 11,000 Community Health Nurses currently working in Australia. They are employed by community health centres, family health clinics, indigenous communities, non-profits and government agencies.
How do I become a Community Health Nurse?
To become a Community Health 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 such as the Graduate Certificate in Community and Primary Health Care Nursing or the Graduate Diploma in Child, Family and Community Nursing.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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Community Health Nurses are qualified RNs who have undertaken specialist training in primary health care and community health. They provide nursing support and patient services at community health centres and often work in regional and rural settings.
As a Community Health Nurse you could be conducting a pap smear test, changing the dressing on a wound, delivering an educational session on the importance of vaccinating children for mumps and measles, providing initial treatment to a patient who has presented with a broken arm, answering a question about medication dosage, visiting an indigenous community and performing health checks on community elders, or updating patient records.
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