ANZSCO 25444.1ModerateShortage

Registered Nurses

Health Professionals · Midwifery and Nursing Professionals

0.0out of 10
Moderate Risk

Median Weekly Pay

$2,156

Full-time workers

Employment

345,200

Total workers

10yr Growth

+24.0%

Projected to 2034

Shortage Status

Shortage

JSA Official AI Exposure

Automation30.0%
Augmentation67.0%

Key Tasks

  • 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
  • Providing interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitoring responses to treatment and care plan
  • Promoting health and assisting in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities
  • Answering questions and providing information to patients and families about treatment and care
  • Supervising and coordinating the work of enrolled nurses and other health care workers

Employment Projections to 2034

Median Age

39

Female Share

87.0%

Part-Time Share

45.0%

Skill Level

1 / 5

Highest