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Nursing professionals by gender and type of occupation 2005
| Three-digit level of occupational classification: current occupation | Employed persons (1000's) | Employed persons who were women (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 853 |
Nurses/midwives |
763 |
86.4 |
| 854 |
Auxiliary nurses |
232 |
71.1 |
| 864 |
Geriatric nurses |
311 |
87.4 |
| All nursing professions | 1306 | 83.9 | |
Source: Federal Statistical Office: Health Personnel Accounts 2010; own calculations.
