How do I become a nurse manager
Get qualified to work as a nurse manager with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
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The average salary for Australian Nurse Managers is currently $2,200 per week ($114,400 annually). These are median figures for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only.
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There are no 22,500 Nurse Managers currently employed in Australia. They work at public and private hospitals, aged care facilities, and community health organisations that provide patient care and nursing services. This occupation is expected to grow by 23.1% over the next 3-5 years.
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To become a Nurse Manager in Australia you must be a Registered Nurse (RN) with post-graduate qualifications. This involves:
- Completing a Bachelor of Nursing.
- Registering with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.
- Obtaining a Master of Nursing (Leadership and Management) or Master of Business Administration (Health Management).
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights 2023
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Further reading
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Nurse Managers are highly experienced clinical nurses who manage a clinical unit or health division (eg, ICU, emergency room, maternity ward). They supervise nursing staff as well as oversee their unit’s financial resources and administrative functions.
As a Nurse Manager you could be reviewing the unit’s operating procedures, approving a change to the roster of nursing and support staff, attending a budgeting and finance meeting with the hospital executive team, hiring a new emergency nurse, conducting a performance appraisal with an enrolled nurse, or carrying out a risk assessment on sanitisation procedures.
To succeed as a Nurse Manager you will need extensive operational experience as a clinical nurse, leadership and management skills, and the ability to prepare detailed written reports and recommendations.
