AUSTRALIAN REGISTRATION FOR INTERNATIONAL NURSES
To work as a nurse or midwife in Australia, the candidate needs to apply for and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). The candidate may also need to apply for a visa issued by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) assesses applications for registration from internationally qualified nurses and midwives on behalf of the NMBA. The NMBA is governed by the HPRNL (National Law) as in force in each state and territory and is responsible for the final decision on each application.
ANMAC takes into consideration work experience in assessing an applicant’s qualifications, which is then used to determine suitability for skilled migration. Under the National Law, the NMBA can only take into account an applicant’s qualifications when establishing whether their qualifications are substantially equivalent to an Australian qualification. This is why some applicants may be approved for skilled migration but do not meet the registration requirements of the NMBA.
International applicants must meet the registration standards and qualification criteria in order to be eligible for registration. The basic qualification to get the registration – Post B SC in nursing, B SC in nursing &
M.SC in nursing with a minimum of 3 months experience as R.N. for the last 5 years.
The AHPRA standards are exacting, and they are very particular about the prerequisites for application. This can make applying for AHPRA a harrowing experience for nurses— particularly those who have qualified overseas and are not sure about the equivalency of their qualification with respect to AHPRA’s mandates.
Language Requirements – Clubbing scores are also acceptable but they should be clubbed within six months.
- IELTS – 7 for each module (L – 7, R – 7, W – 7, S – 7 & O – 7)
- OET – B for each module (L – B, R – B, W – B, S – B & O – B)
- TOEFL – Total score minimum of 94
- PTE – 65 points
Our services:
We offer counselling and placement services to nurses who wish to gain registration in Australia. Through our course, nurses can:
- Assisting in AHPRA Registration Application
- Assisting in OBA
- Guidelines for NCLEX RN exam and training by experts.
- Complete visa processing.
- Get support for visa services
- Airport pick-up and settlement assistance.
Recommended pathway to employment in Australia for internationally qualified nurses and midwives: