Nurse Practitioners

Nurse Practitioners provide advanced and extended nursing care to patients, such as ordering diagnostic tests, undertaking diagnosis and health assessments, prescribing patient care management, medicines and therapies, as authorised in relevant nursing legislation, and referring to specialist Medical Practitioners and other Health Professionals in a range of health, welfare and community settings.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards
  • Works in consultation with other health professionals and members of health teams, and co-ordinating the care of patients
  • Provides interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitors responses to treatment and care plans
  • Promotes health and assists in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities
  • Answers questions and providing information to patients and families about treatment and care
  • Supervises and co-ordinating the work of enrolled nurses and other health care workers

Key values of workers in Nurse Practitioners

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Nurse Practitioners

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Complex Problem Solving

    Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

  • Writing

    Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.