Enrolled Nurse

What people in this role do:

• Assist with patients initial and ongoing health care
• Maintain patients healthcare by observing, measuring and recording patients’ temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and, when necessary, blood sugar levels, and report changes in patients’ condition to doctor’s
• Assist with bathing, showering, dressing and bed making to ensure patients’ hygiene and comfort
• Feed patients when required
• Support patients during rehabilitation with exercises and programs
• Assist in first aid and emergency situations
• Help educate patients on health and lifestyle issues
• Help maintain a safe environment and help minimalise injuries

Your chances of success will be better if you have:

• Patience and flexibility
• Supportive and caring nature
• A responsible and mature attitude
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work well with others
• Physical fitness and good health
• Ability to interpret and complete instructions
• School Certificate

The Future

• Employment for minimum of one year
• Employment areas include: hospitals (general, special and psychiatric), nursing homes, hostels and care facilities
• For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au

Who to contact for more information and advice?