Nurses Award
Nurses Award 2020
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Who does this award cover?
The Nurses Award covers employees working in nursing, including the following common roles:
Pay rates by classification
| Classification | Base (per hour) | Casual (+25%) | Weekly (38h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse Level 1.1 | $30.72 | $38.40 | $1167.36 |
| Registered Nurse Level 1.2 | $31.85 | $39.81 | $1210.30 |
| Registered Nurse Level 1.3 | $32.98 | $41.23 | $1253.24 |
| Registered Nurse Level 2 | $34.70 | $43.38 | $1318.60 |
| Registered Nurse Level 3 | $37.12 | $46.40 | $1410.56 |
| Enrolled Nurse Level 1 | $26.58 | $33.23 | $1010.04 |
| Enrolled Nurse Level 2 | $27.41 | $34.26 | $1041.58 |
Rates shown are hourly permanent (base) and casual (base + 25% loading). Always verify with the official FWC document — rates change annually on 1 July following the Fair Work Commission's Annual Wage Review.
Penalty rates
Break entitlements
| Shift length | Meal break | Rest break | Paid? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 5 hours | — | — | No |
| 5–7.6 hours | 30 min | — | No |
| 7.6–10 hours | 30 min | 10 min | Yes |
| 10+ hours | 60 min | 20 min | Yes |
Want the full MA000034 document?
This page covers the headline rates, penalties, and break rules. The full award has dozens more clauses: allowances, overtime formulas, rostering rules, dispute procedures, and classification descriptors. FairWork Mate AI answers plain-English questions grounded on every clause. The Business API returns structured data for payroll and HR systems.