NURSING BOARD of
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRALIA
GeneralIf you want to nurse in Australia you must first become registered as a nurse by the board of the state/territory in which you want to practise. You will also need the relevant Visa/Work Permit entitling you to work. You should make sure to organise both your Visa and registration before making definate plans to travel to Australia.
___________________________________________________________________
Registration
Registration
The various States and Territories each have their own legislation and arrangements including their own nursing registration boards. You must be registered in your chosen state. If you are not registered you will not be able to work!Over the past few years it has been found that the easiest and cheapest state to register in is New South Wales. If you are planning to work in a state other than NSW the registration can be easily transferred to another state. You can go directly to the relevant Nursing Board on your arrival and change your registration. This is normally a quick and easy process but it is advisable to allow a few days before working in case of any delays.The Australian Nursing Council Incorporated (ANCI) assessment is a requirement to take on for all nurses trained outside Australia before getting registered.Visit their website for relevant application forms and more detailed information on this.
___________________________________________________________________
Visas/Work Permits
Visas/Work Permits
If you are a CITIZEN OF THE UK, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND, CANADA or THE NETHERLANDS and aged between 18 and 25 years of age inclusive at the time of application, or 26 to 30 years of age inclusive at the time of application and show that your entry to Australia would be of benefit to yourself and Australia, you are eligible for a WORKING HOLIDAY VISA (WHV). You therefore need to apply to The Australian High Commission before you leave (advice for other Nationals is available on the site also). It is not legal to enter Australia without your WHV. This type of Visa allows you to work for 12 months in Australia, and for up to 3 months with one employer - therefore allowing you to to work for many employers and see a lot of Australia while you do it.If you fall outside any of the above categories you will not be eligible for a WHV, and will require a WORK PERMIT (WP) which allows you to work for over three months up to 4 years. To obtain a WP you must first either be offered a position or be sponsored by someone to work. Once you have this in place you will be free to go to Australia.
