Program Description
This qualification is nationally accredited and covers the role of an enrolled nurse working under supervision of a registered nurse. The qualification covers the application of skills and knowledge required to provide nursing care for people across the health sector. A lifespan approach underpins the qualification with relevant competencies that relate to the different stages of lie identified within the units.
Upon successful completion of the HLT54115 – Diploma of Nursing, you can apply for your registration as an enrolled nurse with Australian Health Practitioner regulation Agency (APHRA).
Program Structure
Subject Code | Subject Name |
CHCDIV001 | Work with diverse people |
CHCDIV002 | Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety |
CHCPRP003 | Reflect on and improve own professional practice |
HLTAAP002 | Confirm physical health status |
HLTAAP003 | Analyse and respond to client health information |
HLTENN001 | Practise nursing within the Australian health care system |
HLTENN002 | Apply communication skills in nursing practice |
HLTENN003 | Perform clinical assessment and contribute to planning nursing care |
HLTENN004 | Implement, monitor and evaluate nursing care plans |
HLTENN005 | Contribute to nursing care of a person with complex needs |
HLTENN006 | Apply principles of wound management in the clinical environment |
HLTENN007 | Administer and monitor medicines and intravenous therapy |
HLTENN008 | Apply legal and ethical parameters to nursing practice |
HLTENN009 | Implement and monitor care for a person with mental health conditions |
HLTENN011 | Implement and monitor care for a person with acute health problems |
HLTENN012 | Implement and monitor care for a person with chronic health problems |
HLTENN013 | Implement and monitor care of the older person |
HLTENN015 | Apply nursing practice in the primary health care setting |
HLTINF001 | Comply with infection prevention and control policies and procedures |
HLTWHS002 | Follow safe work practices for direct client care |
Elective units | |
CHCCCS027 | Visit client residence |
CHCCOM005 | Communicate and work in the health or community services |
CHCLLN001 | Respond to client language, literacy and numeracy needs |
CHCPOL003 | Research and apply evidence to practice |
HLTAHA023 | Support the provision of basic nutrition advice and education |
HLTAID003 | Provide first aid |
HLTAID006 | Provide advanced first aid |
HLTENN010 | Apply a palliative approach in nursing practice |
HLTENN014 | Contribute to maternal and infant health care |
HLTENN025 | Implement and monitor care for a person with diabetes |
HLTINF003 | Implement and monitor infection prevention and control policy and procedures |
HLTOHC001 | Recognise and respond to oral health issues |
HLTOHC002 | Inform and support patients and groups about oral health |
HLTOHC003 | Apply and manage use of basic oral health products |
HLTOHC004 | Provide or assist with oral hygiene |
HLTWHS003 | Maintain work health and safety |
HLTWHS006 | Manage personal stressors in the work environment |
BSBLDR403 | Lead team effectiveness |
BSBWOR404 | Develop work priorities |
TAEDEL402A | Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace |
Possible Job Outcomes
Work as an Enrolled Nurse at:
• A Hospital
• Aged Care Facility
• Rehabilitation Centre
• GP Clinic
• Community Care Facility