DIVISION 2 NURSES
Division 2 Registered Nurses are a regulated body of health professionals and a valued member of the Victorian nursing workforce. Division 2 Registered Nurses contribute to the delivery of quality healthcare across a variety of service settings and clinical environments.
In other States and Territories, Division 2 Registered Nurses are known as Enrolled Nurses.
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council National Competency Standards for the Enrolled (Division 2) Nurse describe the role as:
An associate level nurse who demonstrates competence in the provision of patient-centered care as specified by the registering authority’s licence to practice, educational preparation and context of care.
The Nurses Board of Victoria describes the role of the Division 2 nurse as:
Working in collaboration with Division 1, 3 and 4 Registered Nurses and midwives who delegate or assign care of individuals, groups and communities who are in relatively stable heath situations.
Division 2 Registered Nurses also assist Division 1, 3 and 4 Registered Nurses and midwives with the care for people in unstable health situations.
Employment Opportunity
Upon completing HLT43407 Certificate IV in Nursing (Enrolled/Division 2 Nursing) and successfully registering with the Nurses Board of Victoria, Division 2 Registered Nurses are able to seek employment in a variety of service settings and clinical environments.
Nursing vacancies in the public health system are mostly advertised on the Victorian Health Employment website.
Frequently Asked Questions
See Division 2 FAQs for a list of frequently asked questions about Division 2 Registered Nurses in Victoria can be found here.
Paid Study Leave
Nurse Policy Branch recognises and values the contribution of Division 2 nurses to the Victorian community. We also understand that professional development and training can be costly to both nurses and their employers.
Division 2 Registered Nurses in the Victorian public health system seeking to undertake additional qualifications (including medicines administration) may be eligible for funding support through the Nurse Policy Branch Paid Study Leave Program.
See Information on paid study leave (including eligibility criteria) for more information.