Registration standards

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has developed registration standards define the requirements that nurses need to meet to be registered.

RACGP Standards for General Practices

The RACGP Standards for General Practices are a template for quality care and risk management in Australian general practice.

Nurses Award 2010

Latest version of the Nurses Award on the Fair Work Commission website.

Registration standards FAQ

The NMBA's Registration standard: CPD requires nurses and midwives to complete a minimum number of hours of education. These FAQ's address common queries.

Professional Standards for Nurses

Nurses and midwives must be registered with the NMBA, and meet the NMBA's professional standards in order to practise in Australia. Includes the Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the Code of Professional Conduct.

Scholarships and grants (NAHSSS)

Information on the Nursing and Allied Health Scholarship and Support Scheme

An orientation for nurses new to general practice

The foundation program is planned to provide an understanding of roles, responsibilities and skills necessary for nurses working in the general practice environment and provide an orientation.

Chronic disease management - GP Services

Information on the Chronic Disease Management (CDM) items that are available under Medicare to patients with a chronic medical condition from the Commonwealth Department of Health.

Guidelines for registration standards

The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) provides guidance to nurses and midwives by publishing a range of professional codes and guidelines.