Registration and what it means
A Registered Nurse holds current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia through AHPRA. That registration is public: anyone can search a practitioner’s name on the AHPRA register and see their registration type and any conditions.
“Cosmetic nurse” describes where a nurse practises rather than a separate qualification. What matters is the underlying registration, the training behind it, and the clinical governance around the practice.
Scope, supervision and prescribing
Nurses work within a defined scope of practice. Some treatments involve prescription medicines, which require a medical practitioner to assess and prescribe — the nurse cannot independently decide that on your behalf.
At this clinic, consultations are conducted by a Cosmetic Nurse, with medical involvement where the treatment pathway requires it. Who does what is explained to you at the appointment.
What to check before booking anywhere
- Their name and registration — then search it on the AHPRA register yourself
- Who performs the assessment, and who performs any treatment
- Whether a medical practitioner is involved where the treatment requires one
- What happens if something goes wrong, and who you contact after hours
- Whether you are being asked to decide on the day
A clinic should welcome these questions. The guide to choosing a practitioner sets out the full list.
How it works here
Consultations run as an assessment first: history, concerns, skin, and an honest discussion of what is and is not appropriate. Nothing is booked on the day unless you want it to be, and being told that a treatment is not suitable is a legitimate outcome. More about the clinic is on the about page.