Pflege-Kompetenz-Check AT

Nursing—Assessing Competencies in Austria — Guidance on the Health and Nursing Care Act (GuKG) & Nursing Professions

Nursing Competence Check Austria is an independent information app that provides a clear overview of nursing activities and their assignment to professional groups within the Austrian healthcare system.

The app helps you quickly find out which professional group is generally authorized to perform specific nursing tasks and under what conditions.

It is aimed at nurses, trainees, students, and anyone interested in the health and social care sector.

⚠️ Important Note

This app is not an official government or agency app.

It is not operated, supported, or represented by any Austrian authority.

The content is for general information and guidance purposes only.

The app does not replace legal advice, medical orders, or official regulations.

For legally binding information, always refer to the official legal texts and institutional guidelines.

Official Sources of Legal Information Used

The information presented is based on publicly accessible Austrian legal sources, in particular:

Federal Legal Information System (RIS)
https://www.ris.bka.gv.at

Health and Nursing Care Act (GuKG)
https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&Gesetzesnummer=10011026

Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection
https://www.sozialministerium.gv.at

This app summarizes publicly accessible information from these sources in a simplified and clear manner.

Supported Professional Groups

The app displays competencies and areas of activity for:

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Nursing Assistant (NA)
• Nursing Aide (NA)
• Home Care Aide

App Features

🔎 Quick Search
Free text search with autocomplete for job titles.

📂 Category Filter
e.g. B. Wound care, medication administration, vital signs, mobilization.

📊 Competency Matrix
Clear overview of activities per professional group.

📚 Legal Classification
Assignment to relevant areas of the Austrian Health and Nursing Care Act (GuKG) (§14, §15, §16) or to activities not relevant to the GuKG.

Purpose of the App

The app is designed to provide quick orientation within the complex competency system of nursing professions in Austria and to present information from publicly accessible legal sources in an easily understandable way.

Disclaimer

All content is for general information purposes only.

Use of the app is at your own risk and without guarantee of completeness or accuracy.

Legally binding information can only be obtained from official bodies, legal texts, or employment regulations.