该资格反映了在注册护士的监督下工作的注册护士的角色。该资格涵盖了为整个卫生部门的人们提供护理所需的技能和知识的应用。生命周期方法应以与单位内确定的不同人生阶段相关的相关能力为基础来证明这一资格。尽管它不能保证就业结果，但完成该资格可能会导致其在医疗保健行业中以注册护士的身份就职。该资格可能为进一步（但不限于）护理学或HLT64115高级护理文凭课程的学习提供途径
This qualification reflects the role of an enrolled nurse working under supervision of a registered nurse. This qualification covers the application of skills and knowledge required to provide nursing care for people across the health sector. A lifespan approach should underpin this qualification with relevant competencies that relate to the different stages of life identified within the units. To be eligible to apply for registration as an enrolled nurse and to practice in Australia, you must complete a Diploma of Nursing program accredited by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) and approved as an approved program of study by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA ) in accordance with the Enrolled Nurse Accreditation Standards.