Careers
As a nurse or midwife you make a critical contribution to the health and well being of society. Life as a nurse or midwife is varied, challenging and rewarding. You are in global demand and can chose to work in a wide variety of areas.
You could become a:
- Midwife;
- Registered Nurse
- Nurse Educator and Researcher; or a
- Nurse Manager
and find yourself working in:
- Hospitals;
- Nursing homes;
- Medical centres; or in the
- Community.
in areas as diverse as:
- Medical or Surgical Care;
- Aged Care;
- Child and Family Health;
- Community Health;
- Critical Care and Emergency;
- Disability and Rehabilitation;
- Primary Health Care;
- Mental Health;
- Paediatrics.
In Australia, to become:
- A midwife you need a bachelor degree in midwifery or a higher qualification, and to be registered/endorsed or licensed;
- A registered nurse you need to have a bachelor degree or higher qualification, and to be registered or licensed.
- A nurse educator and researcher you need a bachelor degree or higher qualification and at least five years relevant experience;
- A nurse manager you need a bachelor degree or higher qualification, and to be registered or licensed. You may also need relevant experience and/or special on-the-job training.
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National Nursing and Nursing Education WebsitesFind out more about careers from the National Nursing and Nursing Education Taskforce’s booklet |
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