Diploma of Nursing
Embark on a rewarding career as an enrolled nurse
This comprehensive, accredited qualification prepares you for a rewarding career as an enrolled nurse in hospitals, clinics, and community settings.
Learn anatomy and physiology, infection control, pharmacology, medication administration, cultural competence, mental health, well-being, and legal and ethical practice. You’ll gain essential communication and hands-on clinical skills. As an enrolled nurse, you can make a difference in a range of healthcare settings including hospitals, health clinics, community organisations and residential care. You will train in our simulated hospital ward with state-of-the-art medical equipment.
You'll also learn about mental health and well-being, legal and ethical practice, and how to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. You'll gain skills that are relevant to current industry trends and practices.
Gain these skills
- assist in the provision of preventative, curative and rehabilitative nursing
- understand anatomy and physiology
- understand and implement infection control
- provide nursing care for the client
- understand legal and ethical parameters
- promote positive health
- understand health issues of Indigenous Australians
- contribute to the nutritional and mental health care of the clients
Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:
Enrolled Nurse
Graduates must meet the Enrolled Nurse Standards for Practice and the NMBA English Language skills registration standard in order to register with AHPRA, prior to applying for employment in an Australian health service.
Further Study Option(s)
This course has a study pathway to University.
Course overview
Geraldton
18 months
Yes
Kalgoorlie
18 months
Yes
Northam
18 months
Yes
| Location | Duration | Competitive |
|---|---|---|
| Geraldton | 18 months | Yes |
| Kalgoorlie | 18 months | Yes |
| Northam | 18 months | Yes |
Joondalup (McLarty Avenue)
Three semesters
No
Mount Lawley
Three semesters
No
| Location | Duration | Competitive |
|---|---|---|
| Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) | Three semesters | No |
| Mount Lawley | Three semesters | No |
Pundulmurra
Three semesters
No
| Location | Duration | Competitive |
|---|---|---|
| Pundulmurra | Three semesters | No |
Murdoch
Three semesters
No
| Location | Duration | Competitive |
|---|---|---|
| Murdoch | Three semesters | No |
Albany
Three semesters
Yes
Bunbury
Three semesters
Yes
Narrogin
Three semesters
Yes
| Location | Duration | Competitive |
|---|---|---|
| Albany | Three semesters | Yes |
| Bunbury | Three semesters | Yes |
| Narrogin | Three semesters | Yes |