ANZSCO 411411Updated 2026-01-29

Enrolled Nurse

National shortage level: Medium

ANZSCO 411411OSCA 441131

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 67k

Weekly earnings: AUD 1290

Salary range: AUD 61k-AUD 74k

Job ads trend: Not listed

Time to hire: Varies

Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

28.9%

VIC

22.8%

NSW

21.7%

QLD

Education mix

70.9%

advanced diploma/ diploma

12.9%

certificate iii/ iv

7.9%

bachelor degree

Role overview

Enrolled Nurses provide nursing care to patients in a variety of health, aged care, welfare and community settings under the supervision of Registered Nurses.

What you do

• 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.

Core skills

Credentials & pathway

Recommended level: advanced diploma/ diploma (70.9%)

Recent job ads

No ads listed yet.

Tasks

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

Earnings

Weekly median: AUD 1290

Annual median: AUD 67k

Range: AUD 61k-AUD 74k