Nursing in Australia

Nursing in Australia is a healthcare profession. Nurses and midwives form the majority (54%) of Australian health care professionals. Nurses are either registered or enrolled. Registered nurses have broader and deeper education than enrolled nurses. Nurse practitioners complete a yet higher qualification. Nurses are not limited to working in hospitals, instead working in a variety of settings. Beyond hospitals, nurses also work in aged-care facilities, schools, and correctional services where they can apply their practice to aid those in need. Additionally, Australian nurses are in demand as traveling nurses, particularly those with advanced qualifications to work in remote regions where healthcare is scarce.

Registered Nurses may undertake postgraduate specialist courses, enabling extended practice from areas as diverse as specialist inpatient care to roles in the community, including primary health provision, public health, and research.

Nurse compensation and working conditions are subject to Fair Work Australia; remuneration is dependent on qualifications, experience and seniority. Employment conditions are often better than national award minimums. Additional payments recognise late night and weekend/holiday shifts, with paid annual leave reaching 5–6 weeks as needed. In addition, nurse-to-patient care mandated ratios are legislated by state governments .

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