FAQ’s For Nurses Looking For Work In Australia

You may have heard about the need for healthcare workers in Australia, but it’s not as black and white as simply filling a quota of skilled jobs required Downunder. If you’re a nurse looking to work in Australia, then there are a few criteria you must fill. Here we take a look at a few of the questions we often get asked by overseas nurses looking for work in Australia.

At Australian Nursing Agency, we are often asked whether Working Holiday Makers can fill long-term vacancies in the workplace or not?

Under the current Australian Migration laws, people on working holiday visas are currently allowed to stay for a period of 12 months and can work to support their stay in Australia – whether that be living or travelling costs. Those on working holiday visas are entitled to work up to six months with a single employer – unless they have specific permission from the Department of Immigration & Border Protection.

We are also often asked by overseas nurses simply – how can I work in Australia?

For nurses looking for work in Australia, you will need to be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board’s registration standards. As with most skilled professions you may also be required to complete a skills assessment by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council to ensure your skills are up to date and in line with Australian standards. Upon arriving in Australia, you will also need to apply for AHPRA Registration. Find out more about how to become AHPRA Registered. 

A big question that many overseas nurses may be asking themselves if considering a big move abroad is ‘Why nurse in Australia?’

As a leading nursing recruitment agency we can honestly say that nursing in Australia is packed to the brim with benefits. From the above average weather – year round – to the decent salaries and low nurse to patient ratios – nursing in Australia is a truly rewarding experience. With Australia having one of the leading healthcare systems in the world, it’s a great place to gain experience and skills in a highly professional environment. For nurses looking to complete a working holiday in Australia it also means you can keep your CV up to date by doing the job you love in an exciting new environment. A working holiday also means making the most of being Downunder and travelling to the many incredible destinations around the country.

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