How to Find a Job as a Nurse in Sydney?

Sydney, capital of New South Wales and one of Australia’s largest cities currently has a high demand for nurses and midwives. If you wish to work as a nurse in Sydney, then this guide will help you achieve the opportunity you seek.

For advice regarding Requirements

In order to be allowed to work as a nurse, and before you will be able to be considered for a migration to Australia based on the fact that you are a nurse, you will need to meet the registration requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). This requires the below criteria.

1. You must establish your identity.  You will need to provide a range of ‘proof of identity’ documents.
2. You must meet English language proficiency standards.
3. You must meet current Australian nursing and midwifery education standards.
4. you must provide evidence of having practiced as a nurse or midwife within a defined period of time prior to submitting the application.
5. you must demonstrate that you are fit to practice in Australia.

Skills Needed

1. Clinical knowledge
2. Solid communication skills – including the ability to convey detailed patient information to colleagues
3. Teamwork – the ability to work efficiently within a bigger nursing team
4. A good “bedside manner” or the ability to deal with patients and their families in a friendly and tactful manner.

Salary Expectations

The average annual salary for a Registered Nurse (RN) in Australia is around $60,000. This figure will depend on your experience and the hospital or clinic you work for. Sydney has a higher average salary compared to other cities. The salary range for Registered Nurses in Sydney is approximately $44,000 for an entry-level role to an average of $77,000 for nursing professionals with a few years of experience.

Future Career Paths

Registered Nurses (RN) with a few years’ experiences can move into more specialized roles.  These include nursing in a specific department – such as Emergency Room, Intensive Care, Oncology etc. or managing other nurses as a Registered Nurse (RN) Supervisor or Manager of Nursing.

A number of professional associations also exist to support nursing professionals as they progress through their careers, by providing relevant skills training and social opportunities. These include ACN (Australian College of Nursing), APNA (Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association), ASANNA (Australian Student and Novice Nurse Association) and NENA (National Enrolled Nurse Association of Australia).

Job Openings

Here are some job opportunities currently available in Sydney for nurses.

• iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/jobshttps://www.healthcareaustralia.com.au/

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