Question: I am an Assistant in Nursing working in a residential aged care facility. Is it OK for me to countersign medication with the Registered Nurse?

Answer: Yes, there is no law in NSW that requires countersigning to be done by a second Registered Nurse – although this is best practice. However, your workplace will need to make sure they have a policy on who can countersign and you should have received medications training so that you can do this safely.