Nursing Careers

How do I become a nurse?

Registered Nurse
To become a Registered (Division 1) Nurse you need to complete a Bachelor of Nursing, which is available at most Australian universities. For information on courses available please contact the universities in your state or territory or speak to you career advisor.

Links to courses and career opportunities
http://www.ramsayjobs.com.au/search/job_search.asp#
http://www.gradplus.com.au/

Endorsed Enrolled Nurse
To become an Enrolled (Division 2) Nurse you need to complete a Diploma in Nursing at a Technical and Further Education (TAFE) or vocational institution. This may vary between Australian state/territories. For information on courses available please contact the TAFE in your state or territory or your school careers advisor.

Links to courses and career opportunities
http://www.ramsayjobs.com.au/search/job_search.asp#
http://www.gradplus.com.au/

Patient Care Assistant
Patient Care Assistant (PCA) play a vital role in the healthcare delivery setting, working along side doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide direct patient care in a variety of healthcare environments.

To become a PCA you will need to complete a Certificate III in Aged Care at a Technical and Further Education (TAFE) or vocational institution. This may vary between Australian state/territories. For information on courses available please contact the TAFE in your state or territory or your school careers advisor.

Click here for an overview of the training and career pathways for nurses in the private sector.