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School Nurse Courses in Maryborough

A School Nurse provides health care, treats minor injuries, offers advice on health topics, and adapts skills to student needs within a school setting.

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  • This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
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AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

How do I become a School Nurse in Maryborough?

Get qualified to work as a School Nurse with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time School Nurse generally earns $1,615 per week ($83,980 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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This industry has experienced strong employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 298,400 people working in nursing in Australia and many of them specialise as a School Nurse. School Nurses may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re thinking of becoming a School Nurse, consider enrolling in a Bachelor of Nursing. This course covers both nursing theory and clinical practice and explores topics such as human anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and therapeutics, the nursing workplace, health challenges, complex care, chronic care and clinical reasoning.

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School Nurse careers

Whether you are starting your career or looking to advance within the field, there are numerous School Nurse courses in Maryborough tailored to your needs. For those with no prior experience, the Course in Ear Wax Removal (Microsuction) 11031NAT and the Course in Verifying the Correct Use of Adrenaline Injector Devices 22579VIC are excellent starting points. These beginner courses will equip you with essential skills required to thrive as a School Nurse in Maryborough.

For experienced learners aiming to deepen their knowledge and skills, advanced options such as the Diploma of Nursing HLT54121 and the Bachelor of Nursing provide a pathway to higher qualifications. Additionally, the Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurse) prepares you for specialised roles in School Nursing, equipping you with the expertise needed to provide quality healthcare in educational settings.

Upon completing any of these School Nurse courses in Maryborough, a variety of career opportunities will be available to you. Consider exploring related job roles such as Enrolled Nurse, Aged Care Nurse, or Mental Health Nurse. These professions, along with responsibilities like First Aider or Nursing Assistant, highlight the breadth of opportunities awaiting trained professionals in Maryborough's vibrant healthcare sector.