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24/7 registered nurses in aged care homes

This fact sheet helps older persons, their families and carers understand the 24/7 registered nurse responsibility for residential aged care.

Since 1 July 2023, all aged care homes are required to have at least one registered nurse available in the home to care for residents at all times – 24 hours a day, every day of the week.

An accessible Word format of the fact sheet in English can be accessed here(opens in a new window).

Organisation:
Australian Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
Topic:
Ageing and aged care, Healthcare professionals
Target audience:
General, Parents or carers
Service area:
National
Published:
October 2025
Last reviewed:
April 2026

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