TAFE SA
21 months
Become an Enrolled Nurse with TAFE SA's Diploma of Nursing, a 21-month blended program combining theory and practical clinical experience. Designed for compassionate healthcare professionals seeking to work under Registered Nurse supervision across hospitals, community, residential, and mental health settings.
Applicants must be at least 17 years and 6 months old by 1 August 2026. You must complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Assessment (LLND) and provide satisfactory evidence of meeting the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) English language skills registration standards. A computer with internet connection is required for online components. Prior healthcare experience is not mandatory, but commitment to nursing practice and ability to manage physical and emotional demands of the profession is essential.
Core curriculum includes 20 mandatory units covering: Communication skills in nursing practice, legal and ethical parameters, infection prevention and control, physical health assessment, wound management, medication and intravenous therapy administration, acute and chronic health conditions care, mental health nursing, aged care, primary healthcare, palliative and end-of-life care, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety, and professional reflection. Five elective units allow specialization in areas such as diabetes care, nutrition and diet, workplace stress management, first aid, and evidence-based practice research. All students complete minimum 400 hours of clinical placement across diverse healthcare settings.
TAFE SA is a leading vocational education provider with extensive healthcare expertise and industry connections. The program features lecturers who are actively practicing nurses, bringing current best practice and real-world experience to the classroom. TAFE SA offers multiple campus locations across South Australia, flexible blended learning options, and guaranteed credit transfer pathways to university Bachelor of Nursing degrees. The institution has established relationships with healthcare employers and clinical placement providers, facilitating strong employment outcomes.
Graduates work as Enrolled Nurses across diverse healthcare settings including hospitals, community health services, residential aged care facilities, mental health services, rehabilitation centers, and rural/remote healthcare facilities. Enrolled Nurses work collaboratively with Registered Nurses and multidisciplinary teams. TAFE SA's credit transfer agreements enable progression to Bachelor of Nursing degrees at partner universities. Professional registration with NMBA through AHPRA is required to practice as a nurse in Australia.
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