Healthcare & Life Sciences

Nursing & Midwifery careers

18 careers in this family — each with a personality-fit profile built on the Big Five and RIASEC frameworks. Click any role to see who it suits and why.

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Frequently asked questions about Nursing & Midwifery careers

What kinds of roles are in Nursing & Midwifery?

Traitstack profiles 18 nursing & midwifery roles in the Healthcare & Life Sciences sector, spanning a wide range — from Nursing Assistant (median $38,000) through Aged Care Manager ($95,000) to Nurse Anesthetist ($200,000).

What do Nursing & Midwifery careers pay?

Across the 18 nursing & midwifery roles profiled, median salaries run from about $38,000 (Nursing Assistant) to $200,000 (Nurse Anesthetist), with a typical median of $92,500.

What personality suits Nursing & Midwifery careers?

Averaged across the 18 nursing & midwifery roles profiled, the field skews towards people who are highly conscientious — precise, organised and strong on follow-through (average Conscientiousness 81/100) and warm and cooperative — tuned in to the people around them (average Agreeableness 77/100). On interests, 14 of the 18 roles lead with a Social (S) profile.

Which Nursing & Midwifery careers have the best job outlook?

Of the 18 nursing & midwifery roles profiled, 17 are rated growing or excellent for outlook, including Aged Care Manager, Aged Care Team Leader, Clinical Nurse Specialist and Critical Care Nurse.