Provides nursing care to patients in a variety of health, aged care, welfare and community settings under the supervision of registered nurses.

Assesses, plans and implements nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards; provides interventions, treatments and therapies such as administering medications, and monitoring responses to treatments and care plans; assists registered nurses and other team members to co-ordinate and evaluate care provided.

• Works indoors in hospital wards and clinics and other health care facilities in private and public hospitals and medical centres and specialist practices and clinics.
• Works in adequately lit, heated, ventilated and clean, well maintained and hygienic workspaces.

• Light to heavy demand.
• Sits occasionally during patient briefings, writing reports and at staff meetings.
• Stands and walks frequently to monitor and examine patients, gather and use equipment, medications and deliver other medical interventions.
• Lifting up to a heavy demand will be required when moving patients to carry out nursing procedures.
• Occasional bending, squatting, crouching or stretching, twisting and reaching may be required when carrying out nursing procedures.
• Frequent contact with body fluid and materials will necessitate the use of protective clothing and gloves and safety procedures will be adhered to.
• Occasional repetitive hand and finger movements will be necessary when using computers and writing notes for some medical procedures.
• There will be frequent use of surgical and medical equipment and materials including medicines, medical instruments, blood pressure and temperature taking equipment, medical dressings and sterilising equipment.
• Mental skills necessary include a high level of cognitive functioning with nursing, observation, evaluation, assessment, communication, interpersonal, organisational, problem solving and decision-making capabilities.

An NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2). At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. Registration or licensing is required.

• There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.
• Frequently works rostered shifts.