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OSCA 2024 · 441131 · Skill level 2

Enrolled Nurse: OSCA 441131

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Enrolled Nurse is OSCA 2024 code 441131. It corresponds to 2 ANZSCO codes (411411 and 411412). All of them are on Australia's skilled visa lists, which still use ANZSCO codes.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO codes for OSCA 441131

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

The job

What an enrolled nurse does

Provides nursing care to patients in a variety of health, aged care, mental health, welfare and community settings under the supervision of Registered Nurses.

Skill level 2: Associate degree, advanced diploma or diploma, or at least 3 years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisations

  • Enrolled Nurse (Acute Care)
  • Enrolled Nurse (Aged Care)
  • Enrolled Nurse (Mental Health)
  • Enrolled Nurse (Primary Health Care)

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Performs physical exams, including checking patients' pulse, temperature, and blood pressure
  • Records and interprets clinical observations, including temperature, pulse and blood pressure, urine tests, blood glucose and other tests used in specific areas of practice
  • Provides basic wound care in line with an agreed patient care plan
  • Assists with the administration of medications under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
  • Provides patients with personal care activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating
  • Provides first aid in medical emergencies
  • Works with Registered Nurses, doctors and other Health Professionals to create patient care plans
  • Participates in health promotion activities and community education

Questions

OSCA 441131: common questions

What is the OSCA code for enrolled nurse?
The OSCA 2024 code is 441131 (Enrolled Nurse), skill level 2. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 441131?
ANZSCO 411411 Enrolled Nurse and ANZSCO 411412 Mothercraft Nurse. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Enrolled Nurse on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 411411 Enrolled Nurse is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) and ANZSCO 411412 Mothercraft Nurse is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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