
National ID: HLT54121 | State ID: BGW5
As an enrolled nurse you can make a difference in a range of health care settings including hospitals, health clinics, community organisations or residential care. You will train in our simulated hospital ward with state-of-the-art medical equipment. This Diploma will teach you how to be an Enrolled nurse by providing skills and knowledge in human biology, chemistry, medical terminology, medicines and how to deal with a range of people from different backgrounds. You'll gain skills that are relevant to current industry trends and practices.
Entry to the Diploma of Nursing is very competitive. It is recommended that you discuss your application with a career development adviser. If you are unsure if you meet the requirements or if you have any questions please contact us.
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 Murdoch University as of October 2020.
Course overview

- Not competitive
- No selection criteria
Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
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Geraldton | 18 months | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |
Kalgoorlie | 18 months | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |
Northam | 18 months | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |

Northam
- 18 months
- This is a competitive course.
- Academic achievement and work history
Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
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Joondalup (McLarty Avenue) | Three semesters | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |
Mount Lawley | Three semesters | Yes | Academic achievement and work history |

Mount Lawley
- Three semesters
- This is a competitive course.
- Academic achievement and work history
Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria |
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Murdoch | Three semesters | No | No selection criteria |
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
Page last updated May 23, 2023