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ANZSCO 254416Updated 2026-01-29

Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)

National shortage level: Strong

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 89k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1720
Salary range: AUD 80k-AUD 98k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

Role overview

Registered Nurses (Developmental Disability) provide nursing care to people with intellectual and development disabilities in a range of health, welfare and community settings.

What you do
  • Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards.
  • Works in consultation with other health professionals and members of health teams, and co-ordinating the care of patients.
  • Provides interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitors responses to treatment and care plans.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

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      Tasks

      • Answers questions and providing information to patients and families about treatment and care.
      • Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards.
      • Promotes health and assists in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities.

      Earnings

      Weekly median: AUD 1720
      Annual median: AUD 89k
      Range: AUD 80k-AUD 98k