2234 — Registered nurse practitioners

What this occupation covers

Registered nurse practitioners provide nursing care for the sick, injured and others in need of such care, assist medical doctors with their tasks and also provide care independently, including diagnosing patients, the ordering and interpretation of tests, the determination of treatment and prescription of medication.

Typical duties

assists medical doctors and works with other healthcare professionals to deal with emergencies and pre-planned treatment of patients

manages own case load

interviews and diagnoses patients, orders tests and interprets results and determines appropriate treatments

monitors patient’s progress, administers drugs and medicines, applies surgical dressings and gives other forms of treatment

plans duty rotas and organises and directs the work and training of ward and theatre nursing staff

plans, manages, provides and evaluates nursing care services for patients, supervises the implementation of nursing care plans

Entry routes and qualifications

Qualification as a nurse is via a diploma or degree course, both of which are provided by universities, or through an apprenticeship. Courses comprise both theoretical and practical work, including placements in hospital and community settings. To become an advanced nurse practitioner significant experience and qualification to a postgraduate level is usually required.

Sponsorship information

Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

DBS assessment

Commonly assessed for DBS eligibility. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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