Aged Care

Caring Support for a Fulfilling Life

Caring for Australia’s elderly population is both a privilege and a responsibility, and aged care nurses play a vital role in this mission. They support the health and wellbeing of seniors who can no longer look after themselves, addressing a range of complex needs with expertise and compassion.

While being an aged care nurse can be challenging, it is also incredibly rewarding. This role involves diverse tasks and responsibilities, ensuring every day is different. Plus, with our aging population, there’s a growing demand for aged care nurses, making it a stable and promising career for those entering the field.

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Dedicated to Dignity and Quality Care

At Nurselite, we’ve been dedicated to providing top-notch aged care services for several years. Our nurses are not only professionally trained and experienced but also committed to delivering the high standard of care that our senior citizens deserve. Whether in care facilities, hospitals, or patients’ homes, our team is here to make a positive difference every day.

Duties and Responsibilities

Aged care nurses can be based out of home, an aged-care facility or within a range of health care settings. Regardless of where they work, the duties of aged care nurses will typically include:

  • Assisting with meal consumption
  • Changing bed sheets and clothing
  • Assistance in the bathroom
  • Palliative care, restorative care and pain management
  • Administration of medication
  • Infection control and prevention
  • Documentation of vital signs, medication intake, patient assessment, etc

Frequently Asked Questions

Nursing jobs in Australia is one of the most rewarding career paths a person can undertake. It consists of multiple skill sets and responsibilities, such as:

  • Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards
  • Working in consultation with other Health Professionals and members of health teams, and coordinating the care of patients
  • Empower your days with optimum work-life balance
  • Enjoy diverse opportunities for professional development
  • Focus on multiple career paths and opportunities
  • Improve your immigration prospects
  • Work in a safe and secure environment

Becoming a Registered Nurse in Australia requires a qualification and annual registration with AHPRA. You can become a registered nurse by following these steps:

Step 1: Complete your training.

Complete a bachelor’s degree such as Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Science (majoring in Nursing), or Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies). Students with tertiary qualification can also complete a two-year Master of Nursing (Graduate entry program).

Step 2: Register with the AHPRA annually.

Register with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHRPA) to practice as a Registered Nurse. You need to renew your AHPRA registration annually.

Step 3: Advance your career through specialisations.

Specialise in a specific area such as aged care or neurological care after gaining work experience as a Registered Nurse in Australia. Opportunities to gain post graduate qualifications in specialities such as Perioperative or Critical Care Nursing.

To maintain your nursing license and certifications, you typically need to fulfill continuing education requirements, which may involve completing a certain number of hours of approved coursework or participating in professional development activities. Additionally, you may need to renew your license periodically by submitting an application and paying a renewal fee. It’s essential to stay updated on any changes to licensure requirements in your jurisdiction and ensure compliance to continue practicing as a nurse.
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