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Create ResumeAn Enrolled Nurse (EN) resume in Australia must clearly show AHPRA registration, clinical skills within scope, and hands-on care experience in settings like aged care, hospitals, or community care. To stand out, structure your resume with strong clinical bullet points, include compliance knowledge (WHS, infection control), and tailor duties to Australian hiring expectations. This guide gives you exact examples, templates, and what employers actually look for.
In Australia, employers do not search for “Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).” Instead, they hire for roles such as:
Enrolled Nurse (EN)
Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (EEN)
Assistant in Nursing (AIN)
Nursing Assistant
Aged Care Nurse
Each title reflects slightly different qualifications, but the resume expectations are very similar: safe care delivery, compliance, and clear documentation.
Hiring managers across hospitals, aged care facilities, and clinics consistently look for:
AHPRA registration status (non-negotiable for EN roles)
Your resume must be clean, structured, and ATS-friendly.
Length: 2–3 pages
Layout: Clear headings + bullet points
Font: Professional (Calibri, Arial)
Sections in order:
Contact Details
Professional Summary
AHPRA Registration
Below are high-performing examples based on real hiring expectations.
Delivered nursing care in aged care and subacute settings under RN supervision
Administered medications within endorsement scope and monitored patient observations
Maintained accurate progress notes and care documentation
Followed infection control, WHS, and manual handling procedures
Escalated changes in patient condition to RN and multidisciplinary teams
Clearly shows scope (under RN supervision)
Experience in aged care, hospital wards, or community settings
Knowledge of infection control, WHS, and manual handling
Accurate documentation and progress notes
Ability to follow RN direction and escalate concerns
Reliability, compassion, and teamwork
If your resume doesn’t clearly show these, it will be filtered out early.
Core Skills
Work Experience / Clinical Placement
Education
Certifications
Additional Checks (Police Check, NDIS, WWCC)
AHPRA registration must appear near the top, not buried at the bottom.
Includes compliance (WHS, infection control)
Demonstrates documentation and escalation
Assisted residents with personal care, mobility, hygiene, and nutrition
Recorded observations and reported concerns to nursing staff
Followed care plans and manual handling procedures
Maintained clean, safe, and respectful care environments
AIN resumes focus more on support care and daily living assistance, not medication or clinical decisions.
Supported residents with chronic conditions, dementia care, and medication routines
Assisted with wound care and monitored ongoing treatment plans
Communicated with families, GPs, and allied health teams
Completed incident reports and detailed progress notes
Promoted dignity, independence, and person-centred care
Strong aged care specialization
Communication with families and teams
Documentation accuracy
If you have no paid experience, employers still expect proof of capability.
Clinical placements (very important)
Diploma of Nursing
AHPRA registration (or “in progress”)
Relevant certifications
Transferable skills
Completed clinical placements in aged care and hospital environments
Assisted with patient care under supervision, including hygiene and mobility
Practised infection control and manual handling techniques
Maintained patient observations and documented care activities
Even non-healthcare jobs can help if framed correctly:
Customer service → communication
Hospitality → time management
Disability support → care experience
Volunteering → compassion and reliability
Your skills section must reflect clinical capability + compliance knowledge.
Patient observations
Medication administration (within scope)
Wound care support
Infection control
Progress note documentation
Manual handling
WHS compliance
Care plan implementation
Clinical escalation
Reliability
Communication
Compassion
Time management
Attention to detail
Teamwork
Listing generic skills like “hardworking” without proof. Always support skills with experience.
Employers scan for duties that match real workplace expectations.
Provide nursing care under RN supervision
Monitor patient observations and report changes
Administer medications within scope and endorsement
Support patients with ADLs, mobility, and comfort
Maintain accurate progress notes and documentation
Follow infection control, WHS, and manual handling procedures
Report hazards, incidents, or deterioration
If your duties don’t show compliance + documentation, your resume feels incomplete.
Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA registration and experience in aged care and clinical placements. Skilled in patient observations, infection control, and care documentation. Known for reliability, strong communication, and delivering person-centred care under RN supervision.
Patient care and monitoring
Infection control and WHS compliance
Medication administration (within scope)
Documentation and progress notes
Manual handling and mobility support
Job Title
Employer Name
Dates
Bullet point responsibilities
Focus on actions + outcomes
Include compliance and documentation
Employers expect these clearly listed:
AHPRA Registration
Diploma of Nursing
Medication Endorsement (if applicable)
First Aid Certification
CPR / Basic Life Support
Manual Handling Training
Infection Control Training
WHS Training
Police Check
NDIS Worker Screening Check
Working With Children Check (if required)
List certifications in a dedicated section for easy scanning.
This is the fastest rejection trigger.
Weak Example:
Responsible for patient care
Good Example:
Provided patient care under RN supervision, including observations and documentation
Employers expect:
Infection control
WHS
Manual handling
Dense paragraphs reduce readability and ATS compatibility.
AIN vs EN vs aged care roles require slightly different emphasis.
Specific clinical actions
Clear scope of practice
Evidence of documentation
Compliance knowledge
Strong structure
Vague statements
Missing certifications
No measurable responsibilities
Overloaded personal summaries
From a recruiter perspective, EN resumes are reviewed in under 10 seconds initially.
They look for:
AHPRA registration (immediate filter)
Relevant setting (aged care, hospital, etc.)
Clear duties and responsibilities
Clean formatting
If these aren’t visible instantly, the resume is skipped.
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