The registered nurse demonstrates competence in the provision of nursing care as specified by the registering authority’s licence to practice, educational preparation, relevant legislation, standards and codes, and context of care. The registered nurse practices independently and interdependently assuming accountability and responsibility for their own actions and delegation of care to enrolled nurses and health care workers. Delegation takes into consideration the education and training of enrolled nurses and health care workers and the context of care.
The registered nurse provides evidence–based nursing care to people of all ages and cultural groups, including individuals, families and communities. The role of the registered nurse includes promotion and maintenance of health and prevention of illness for individual/s with physical or mental illness, disabilities and/or rehabilitation needs, as well as alleviation of pain and suffering at the end stage of life.
Source: Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council
For more information please visit the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council and Royal College of Nursing websites.
