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Can foreign nurse work in Australia?
You can be in or outside Australia when you apply for a visa to work as a nurse or midwife. Nurses and midwives need to be in good health and of good character to meet visa requirements and work in a hospital or other health care area.
Can a nurse move to Australia?
To work as a nurse or midwife in Australia, you need to apply for and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). You may also need to apply for a visa issued by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
How can I become a nurse in Australia?
To work as a nurse in Australia, you must be registered through AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency). But for registration you need to have a recognised Australian or overseas qualification. You also need to meet the English requirement for nurses. Recognised Overseas Nursing Qualifications in Australia
How to apply for skilled immigration to Australia as a nurse?
Plus, if you are applying for skilled immigration, you must apply to the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Accreditation Council for skills assessment. The council, also known as ANMAC, will assess your academic credentials and work experience.
Can I move to Australia as a nurse in 2019?
We need to remember that Australia is full of highly skilled Nursing Professionals just like you, and that you have to compete against lots of other applicants for the right to move to Australia as a Nurse in 2019 and 2020.
Can I work in Australia as an internationally qualified nurse or midwife?
If you are an internationally qualified nurse or midwife (IQNM) and are interested in working in Australia, it is important you review the following important information about immigration to Australia, and registration and employment as a nurse or midwife in Australia.