Emergency Nurse Courses
Emergency Care Nurses provide urgent treatment in ERs and ICUs, managing critical cases and responding swiftly to patient needs.
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How do I become a Emergency Nurse
Get qualified to work as a Emergency Nurse with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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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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From $10,420
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HLTHPS009
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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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The Graduate Certificate in Health (Emergency Nursing) equips registered nurses with advanced knowledge and skills in emergency care. You will explore key aspects of emergency nursing practice, including patient assessment, acute illness, trauma and urgent care. This qualification also supports the development of analytical, leadership and communication abilities. Designed for nurses working in relevant clinical settings, it enhances your professional practice and prepares you for leadership roles. Gradua...
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The Graduate Diploma of Health (Advanced Nursing) offers working nurses the chance to build on their experience and strengthen their clinical reasoning. It supports professional growth through expert knowledge of body systems and a deeper understanding of healthcare approaches. This qualification can improve your standing in the field and prepare you for leadership roles in nursing practice, while also connecting your learning to current global developments in health.
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How much do Emergency Care Nurses earn?
The average salary for registered Emergency Care Nurses is $1,700 per week ($88,400 per annum). Increase your earning capacity by undertaking post-graduate qualifications and joining a professional association like the College of Emergency Nursing Australasia (CENA).
What are the job opportunities for Emergency Care Nurses?
There are 19,100 Emergency Care Nurses currently working in Australia. They work in the emergency departments and intensive care units (ICUs) of hospitals and medical centres. There are also opportunities for Emergency Care Nurses to work for the Australian Defence Forces (ADF).
How do I become an Emergency Care Nurse?
To become an Emergency Care 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 can complete an accredited short course such as Principles of Emergency Care or a university qualification. The Graduate Certificate in Nursing (Emergency Nursing), Graduate Certificate of Critical Care Nursing, or Graduate Diploma of Emergency Nursing, or Master of Emergency Nursing are all excellent choices.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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Emergency Care Nurses are specialist nurses who provide first-response and emergency treatment to patients in the emergency room and intensive care wards. They are qualified Registered Nurses (RNs) who have undertaken post-graduate training in emergency nursing, acute care, and critical care nursing.
As an Emergency Care Nurse you could be admitting a patient to the ER with a compound fracture, asking relatives about an unconscious patient’s medical background and history of allergies, providing initial treatment to a burns victim, taking an ECG of a patient who has presented with chest pain, monitoring the vital signs of a patient who has overdosed, moving a patient from the ER to intensive care, or updating a patient’s records and associated documentation.
Emergency Nursing is a fast-paced and demanding occupation, so to succeed you’ll need to be physically fit and able to make critical decisions in a highly stressful environment.
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