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OSCA 2024 · 442231 · Skill level 4

Assistant in Nursing: OSCA 442231

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

Assistant in Nursing is OSCA 2024 code 442231. It corresponds to ANZSCO 423312 Nursing Support Worker, which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

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ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 442231

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

  • ANZSCO 423312

    Nursing Support Worker

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What an assistant in nursing does

Provides limited patient care under the direction of nursing staff in a hospital or aged care facility.

Skill level 4: Certificate II or III, or at least 1 year of relevant experience

Also known as

  • Assistant Nurse
  • Nursing Assistant

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Supports patients with daily activities such as mobility and personal care
  • Follows therapy plans such as interventions, to assist patients
  • Observes and reports changes in patients' conditions, and reports complaints about care provided
  • Provides basic treatment and delivery of medications under the direction of nursing staff, including vaccinations
  • Participates in planning the care of patients and residents
  • Assists with rehabilitation exercises
  • Assists in workplace health and safety
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Questions

OSCA 442231: common questions

What is the OSCA code for assistant in nursing?
The OSCA 2024 code is 442231 (Assistant in Nursing), skill level 4. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 442231?
ANZSCO 423312 Nursing Support Worker. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Assistant in Nursing on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Not under its ANZSCO equivalent: none is on the Home Affairs combined list checked on 21 October 2026. Another occupation may fit your duties better.
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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