Nursing Careers

As a nurse, you will make a real difference in people's lives helping them improve their health and wellbeing.

Nursing is a career that offers a wide range of specialties, allowing you to find a niche that aligns with your personal interests and skills.

Career Vibes

A career in nursing is fast-paced, practical and rewarding. You’ll have options to work in a variety of settings such as: 

  • hospital and health services,
  • mental health clinics,
  • aged care facilities,
  • correctional facilities,
  • the defence force,
  • community health,
  • midwifery, or
  • cosmetic nursing.

You’ll develop meaningful relationships with patients and become integral to their care.  

Labour Market Insights (2022) project strong growth for registered nurse roles, with a projected change of 13.9% (or 40,400 jobs) by 2026.  

Skills, Interests and Traits

In a nursing role, you’ll work with others to help them improve their health and well-being. With compassion and care, you'll work with patients and their supporting medical team. Your career will see you observe and care for others and use various information sources to find solutions to health concerns. 

  • Strong sense of care and empathy
  • Strong communication skills
  • Active listener
  • Patient and compassionate
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to connect with others and build relationships
  • Teamwork

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Undergraduate Courses in Nursing

Kickstart your career as a nurse with study options that lead towards enrolled nurse, and registered nurse career outcomes.  

Learn from experienced nursing lecturers and enjoy building connections with industry. You'll gain hands-on skills through simulations, clinical experiences, and placements. 

HLT54121 - Diploma of Nursing

Gain registration as an enrolled nurse and enjoy a career in variety of settings including aged care, community and acute care.

CL91 - Bachelor of Nursing

Pursue a rewarding career as a Registered Nurse with our highly practical Bachelor of Nursing and enjoy the opportunity to work in a variety of health care settings including public and private hospitals.

  • Rhiana Jackson sitting at a table outside in a garden
    “
    The way it's delivered is so engaging. You feel like you're actually working with real people, even though it's simulation. I don't know any other professors that dress up in silicone suits and let you poke and prod them!

    Rhiana Jackson

    Bachelor of Nursing, Master of Mental Health Nursing

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