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About the course
The Diploma of Nursing provides the theoretical knowledge and practical training needed to work across a range of healthcare environments. You will build skills to support patient care and develop confidence through hands-on learning, preparing you to take the next step toward becoming an enrolled nurse. This is a vocational Diploma in Nursing designed as a pathway into frontline healthcare practice. The programme builds patient care fundamentals, clinical assistance skills, and health workplace practice.
Career outcome
This qualification can support entry into healthcare as an enrolled nurse, working under the supervision of a registered nurse in settings such as hospitals, community health and aged care. Graduates may assist with patient assessment, care planning and delivery of nursing support across diverse care contexts. This Diploma in Nursing is aimed at preparing you for enrolled nursing roles in the health sector. Preparing graduates for nursing assistant, care worker, and clinical support roles, or degree articulation.
Living Costs in Cairns**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,078 - 1,426 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 925 - 1,223 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 8 - 10 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 309 |
Average Salary***
