Nursing Board Registration & Registered Nurse’s in Australia

Nursing Board Registration & Registered Nurse’s in Australia

According to the latest information from Australian immigration authorities, qualified overseas nurses have many opportunities in Australia. To work in Australia, overseas nurses should become qualified enough to meet the Australian standards and to register with Australian nursing board. In Australia each state has separate nursing boards and different nursing programs to become qualified and registered in their state. But nurses with any state nursing council registration can register in any state and can work in Australia. International Academy is a pioneer institutions in India offering placement guidance for different nursing programs leading to Australian nursing registration and job opportunities. Every year International Academy place hundreds of nurses in Australia. There are three ways in which overseas Nurses can enter the Registration and profession in Australia.

·         By successfully completing overseas Nurses Pre Registration Course

·         By successfully completing Australian Registered Nurse Training Program

·         By enrolling an Australian University for a Nursing Degree where they may be granted some credit for previous study.

Overseas Nurses Pre-Registration Program [Jobs for B.Sc & Diploma Nurses with IELTS overall7]

This includes two steps, Initial Registration from the Nurses Board of Victoria and Overseas Nurses Pre Registration Program.

Initial Registration from the Nurses Board of Victoria

It is an initial process to obtain Nurses Board Registration in Australia. Any overseas Nurse with a three year Diploma or Degree in nursing with 6 months or above experience with registration in any State Nursing Board in India with an IELTS Academic Seven band (Speaking-7, Writing-7, Reading-6.5 and Listening-6.5) or OET B in each module is eligible for Registration if the following documents are submitted.

·         Passport size Photograph (2 nos).

·         Application fees to IA RS: 5000.

·         A Curriculum vita (bio-data).

·         Duly filled NBV Application form and application Fee AUD: 145 in the name of Nurses Board of Victoria.

·         Verification form directly to be sent by the nursing council of you is currently registered to Nurses Board of Victoria.

·         Original IETLS result to be sent by the exam board to the Nurses Board of Victoria.

·         Copy of Experience letter from present employer and previous employers

·         Copy of initial and current nursing registration certificate / license.

·         Copy of nursing, degree/ diploma certificates, mark sheets, transcripts and course completion certificate.

·         Copies of Plus Two certificates and mark sheets.

·         Copies of 10th certificates and mark sheets.

·         Copies of IELTS or OET certificate.

·         Copy of birth certificate (optional).

·         Copy of marriage certificate (optional).

·         Copy of Passport.

On verification of the documents, the candidates will be issued Initial Registration by the Nurses Board of Victoria.

Overseas Nurses Pre Registration Program

Based on the Initial Registration letter, the candidates are expected to complete this training program in centers approved by NBV. The purpose of this 12 weeks course is to provide overseas qualified nurses and Australian nurses who have no practice for 5 years or more, a specific period of training to adapt to the nursing policies of Australia. This includes a period of supervised clinical practice and theory of nursing studies. On successful completion of this program, nurses will get registration with Nurses’ Board of Victoria and become eligible to work in Australia. IA will assist candidates to get admission in the program and visa processing.

Employment in Australia

Based on the Initial Registration letter, the candidates are expected to complete this training program in centers approved by NBV. The purpose of this 12 weeks course is to provide overseas qualified nurses and Australian nurses who have no practice for 5 years or more, a specific period of training to adapt to the nursing policies of Australia. This includes a period of supervised clinical practice and theory of nursing studies. On successful completion of this program, nurses will get registration with Nurses’ Board of Victoria and become eligible to work in Australia. IA will assist candidates to get admission in the program and visa processing.

Program Cost

·         Tuition Fee: AUD 8000(This will vary based on the educational provider)

·         Living Expense for the duration of the course: AUD 3000-4000

·         Travel Expense: Rs 30,000/-(approximately)

Australian Registered Nurse Training Program (ARNTP) [Jobs for B.Sc & Diploma(3.5 yrs) Nurses with IELTS overall 6.5]

Successful completion of this program enables overseas-educated nurses to register with the Nurses board of South Australia and practice as a registered nurse in the Australian Health care system. Students in this program will undertake clinical placements in Major Metropolitan and regional hospitals. The program also incorporates English Language and academic study skills. To complete the program successfully students are required to, achieve a pass for the Occupational English Test (OET) with B grade in reading, listening, writing and speaking as part of the course in Australia itself, a pass in the nursing theory examination and demonstrate clinical competency for a registered nurse as a identified by the Australian nursing Council. The programs usually commence in May and October each year. The duration of this program is 6 months

Entry Requirements

·         Diploma (3.5 years course) /Degree in nursing with registration in India.

·         IELTS overall band score of “6.5″with minimum 6 in each modules or OET ‘B’ in writing, reading, listening and speaking

·         IELTS Academic over all “6″ with 3 months English course prior to commencement of the program with fees of AU$ 3300. Through this course candidates will gain entry in the program

Other Requirements

·         Verification form directly to be sent by the nursing council of which you are currently registered with, to the Nursing Board of South Australia

·         Application Fee Rs. 4000/-

Documents Required For Registration And Placement Guidance

·         Passport size Photograph (2 nos)

·         A curriculum vitae (bio-data)

·         Experience letter from present employer and previous employers

·         Copy of initial and current nursing registration certificate / license

·         Copy of nursing, degree/ diploma certificates, mark sheets and transcripts

·         Copies of Plus Two certificates and mark sheets

·         Copies of 10th certificates and mark sheets

·         Copies of IELTS or OET certificate

·         Copy of birth certificate (optional)

·         Copy of marriage certificate (optional)

·         Copy of Passport

Advantages Of Australian Registered Nurse Training Program

·         You only require an IELTS “6.5″ or OET “B” to entry in to the program.

·         You can work part-time

·         You can directly apply to the program without any eligibility letter or initial registration certificate from the Nursing Board of Australia

·         After completion of the program you will get direct registration from the Nursing Board and can work as a Registered Midwife in Australia

·         You can work anywhere in Australia on completion of the program

·         You become eligible for Permanent residency and Migration

Employment in Australia

Most of the Nurse gets jobs from the Nursing Homes or Hospitals where they undergo clinical training as part of their ARNTP whereas others will be assisted by Internationl Academy in getting jobs in Australia.

Program Cost

·         Air ticket for candidate travel Rs 30000 [approximately]

·         Tuition fees for college AUD : 12000 [approximately]

·         Pocket money for candidate to travel Rs 35000 [approximately]

Australian Registered Nurse & Midwife Training Program (ARNMTP) [Jobs for B.Sc & Diploma(3.5 yrs) Nurses with IELTS overall 6.5]

Successful completion of this program enables overseas-educated nurses to register with the Nurses board of South Australia and practice as a Registered Nurse and Midwife in the Australian Health care system. Students in this program will undertake clinical placements in Major Metropolitan and regional hospitals. The program also incorporates English Language and academic study skills. To complete the program successfully students are required to, achieve a pass for the Occupational English Test (OET) with B grade in reading, listening, writing and speaking as part of the course in Australia itself, a pass in the Nursing & Midwifery theory examination and demonstrate clinical competency for a registered Nurse and Midwives as identified by the Australian nursing Council. The programs usually commence in May and October each year. The duration of this program is 32 weeks.

Entry Requirements

·         Diploma (3.5 years course) /Degree in nursing with Nursing and Midwifery registration in India.

·         Recent practice as a Registered Nurse and Midwife

·         Certified evidence from an Employer of participation as a Registered midwife in a minimum of 100 births

·         IELTS overall band score of “6.5 with minimum 6 each moduels. or OET ‘B’ in writing, reading, listening and speaking

·         IELTS Academic over all “6″ with 3 months English course prior to commencement of the program with fees of AU$ 3300. Through this course candidates will entry in the program.

Other Requirements

·         Verification form directly to be sent by the nursing council of which you are currently registered with, to the Nursing Board of South Australia.

·         Application Fee Rs. 4000/-

Documents Required For Registration And Placement Guidance:

·         Passport size Photograph (2 nos)

·         A curriculum vitae (bio-data)

·         Experience letter from present employer and previous employers

·         Copy of initial and current nursing & midwifery registration certificate / license

·         Copy of nursing, degree/ diploma certificates, mark sheets and transcripts

·         Copies of Plus Two certificates and mark sheets

·         Copies of 10th certificates and mark sheets

·         Copies of IELTS or OET certificate

·         Copy of birth certificate (optional)

·         Copy of marriage certificate (optional)

·         Passport copies

Advantages of Australian Registered Nurse Training Program

·         You only require an IELTS “6.5″ or OET “B” to entry in to the program.

·         You can work part-time

·         You can directly apply to the program without any eligibility letter or initial registration certificate from the Nursing Board of Australia

·         After completion of the program you will get direct registration from the Nursing Board and can work as a Registered Midwife in Australia

·         You can work anywhere in Australia on completion of the program

·         You become eligible for Permanent residency and Migration

Employment in Australia

Most of the Nurse gets jobs from the Nursing Homes or Hospitals where they undergo clinical training as part of their ARNTP whereas others will be assisted by Internationl Academy in getting jobs in Australia.

Program Cost

·         Tuition fees for college AUD 14000 [approximately]

·         Air ticket for candidate travel Rs 30000 [approximately]

·         Pocket money for candidate to travel Rs 35000

Bachelor Of Nursing Graduate Entry[Jobs for Science Graduates, ANMs, GNMs with IELTS 6/6.5]

Through this program, a 3-year bachelor degree or diploma holder in science subjects or Auxiliary Nursing and Midwifery (ANM) & Diploma Nurses can convert his/her degree into Australian bachelor of nursing degree in 2 years. On successful completion of this program, students will get direct registration in Australian nursing council and can work as a registered nurse in Australia. Candidates with nursing back ground will get extra credit in each semester and they get more relaxed study opportunities. Intake in this program is in February and July each year.

Entry Requirements

·         Candidates with IELTS Academic overall band score of 6.5 with minimum of 6 get admission in Melbourne (Victoria) and Canberra (Capital Territory) in February and July. On completion of this course candidates will get direct registration with nursing board Australia and become eligible to work in Australia

·         Candidates with IELTS Academic overall band score of 6.5 or 6 with minimum of 6 get admission in Adelaide (South Australia) in February and on completion of the course get direct registration with nursing board Australia and become eligible to work in Australia.

·         Candidates with IELTS Academic overall band score of 6 with minimum of 5 get admission in Perth (Western Australia) in February & July and in Brisbane February only. For getting registration in nursing board these candidates should improve their IELTS from 6 to 7 band with writing and speaking 7 and listening and reading 6.5 and become eligible to work in Australia.

·         Candidates with IELTS Academic overall band score of 6.5 with minimum of 6 get admission in Brisbane (Queensland), Sydney (New South Wales), in February and July, Darwin (Northern Territory) and Hobart (Tasmania) in February only. For getting registration in nursing board and to work in Australia, these candidates should improve their IELTS from 6 to 7 bands with writing and speaking 7 and listening and reading 6.5.

·         Tuition Fees: AU $ 16000 per year.

Documents Required For Registration And Placement Guidance:

·         Passport size Photograph (2 nos)

·         A curriculum vitae (bio-data)

·         Copy of IELTS certificate

·         Copy of initial and current nursing registration certificate / license (optional)

·         Copy of nursing, degree/ diploma certificates, mark sheets and transcripts

·         Copies of Plus Two certificates and mark sheets

·         Copies of 10th certificates and mark sheets

·         Copy of experience letter from present employer and previous employers

·         Copy of birth certificate (optional)

·         Copy of marriage certificate (optional)

·         Copy of Passport.

Advantages Of this Program

·         You Obtain a Bachelors Degree in Nursing in 2 years time.

·         You attain registration with Nurses Board of Australia and can work in Australia.

·         You only require an IELTS “6″ for entry to the program.

·         You can pay fees in installment

·         You can work part-time and full time on vacation and holidays.

·         Your dependant can travel Australia along with you and can work in Australia.

Employment in Australia

Most of the Nurse get jobs from the Nursing Homes or Hospitals where they undergo clinical training as part of their course whereas others will be assisted by International Academy in getting jobs in Australia

Your initial Program Cost

·         Tuition fees 1st semester AUD : 8000 [approximately]

·         Air ticket for candidate travel Rs 30000 [approximately]

·         Pocket money for candidate to travel Rs 70000

Bachelor Of Nursing Post Registration And 6 Months Pre Registration Course[Jobs for Diploma/B.Sc Nurses with IELTS overall 6]

Through this program overseas Registered Nurses can convert his/her degree in to Australian bachelor degree in 18 months. Nurses with IELTS 6 will get admission to Bachelor of Nursing Post Registration Program with one year duration. On successful completion of the program students become eligible to get admission in six months pre registration course. Sometimes, duration of the pre registration course may extend up to one year based on their previous study and experience. For getting admission in pre registration course, Candidates would require to attain an IELTS score of 6.5 with no band less than six or OET B Grade in two modules and C grade in other 2 modules within the first one year course. Nurses with IELTS 6.5 gaining admission in bachelor of nursing post registration course also should have validity in their IELTS to get admission in pre registration course. This program is designed as two different programs of one year and six month duration, Candidates will not get family visa during the course. On successful completion of this program students will get direct registration in Australian nursing council and can work in Australia Intake for this program is in February and July.

Entry Requirements

·         Registered nurses with minimum 3-year diploma in Nursing.

·         IELTS Academic with overall band score of “6.

·         Tuition Fees: AU $ 16000 per year.

Documents Required For Registration And Placement Guidance:

·         Passport size Photograph (2 nos)

·         A curriculum vitae (bio-data)

·         Experience letter from present employer and previous employers

·         Copy of initial and current nursing & midwifery registration certificate / license

·         Copy of nursing, degree/ diploma certificates, mark sheets and transcripts

·         Copies of Plus Two certificates and mark sheets

·         Copies of 10th certificates and mark sheets

·         Copies of IELTS or OET certificate

·         Copy of birth certificate (optional)

·         Copy of marriage certificate (optional)

·         Passport copies

Advantages Of this Program

·         You Obtain a Bachelors Degree in Nursing in 1.5year time.

·         You attain registration with Nurses Board of Australia.

·         You only require an IELTS “6″ for entry to the program.

·         You can pay fees in installment.

·         You can work part-time.

·         You do not require any work experience to get admission in this program.

Employment in Australia

Most of the Nurse gets jobs from the Nursing Homes or Hospitals where they undergo clinical training as part of their ARNTP whereas others will be assisted by Internationl Academy in getting jobs in Australia.

Program Cost

·         Tuition fees for college AUD 8000 [approximately]

·         Air ticket for candidate travel Rs 30000 [approximately]

·         Pocket money for candidate to travel Rs 70000

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There are three ways in which overseas Nurses can enter the Registration and profession in Australia.

·         By successfully completing overseas Nurses Pre Registration Course

·         By successfully completing Australian Registered Nurse Training Program

·         By enrolling an Australian University for a Nursing Degree where they may be granted some credit for previous study.

Overseas Nurses Pre-Registration Program [Jobs for B.Sc & Diploma Nurses with IELTS overall7]

This includes two steps, Initial Registration from the Nurses Board of Victoria and Overseas Nurses Pre Registration Program.

Initial Registration from the Nurses Board of VictoriaIt is an initial process to obtain Nurses Board Registration in Australia. Any overseas Nurse with a three year Diploma or Degree in nursing with 6 months or above experience with registration in any State Nursing Board in India with an IELTS Academic Seven band (Speaking-7, Writing-7, Reading-6.5 and Listening-6.5)