66Enrolled nurse may administer certain substances

66 Enrolled nurse may administer certain substances

For the purposes of section 38(1)(i) and section 47(1)(e) of the Act, an enrolled nurse may administer a substance listed in Schedule 2, 3, 4 or 8 to the Poisons List if the enrolled nurse –

(a) acts –

(i) in accordance with the written authority of a medical practitioner, authorised health professional, dentist, endorsed midwife or authorised nurse practitioner; and

(ii) under the supervision of a medical practitioner, authorised health professional, dentist, authorised nurse practitioner or registered nurse or midwife; and

(b) holds any qualifications that the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia determines are appropriate for the administration of that substance.