Working As A Registered Nurse In Australia
. Australia tends to have a much lower patient to nurse ratio than in the UK typically between 41 and 61. Through the Employer Nomination Scheme overseas nurses under 50 years of age with qualifications and work experience as a registered nurse may be eligible for a visa.
My thoughts were to work there on a temporary basis - ie around 12-18 months. To work in Australia as a Registered Nurse or Midwife you must apply and be registered with the NMBA. As an Internationally Qualified Nurse or Midwife or IQNM you must meet the following NMBA requirements for registration.
To become a Registered Nurse in Australia you need to complete a 3-year Bachelor of Nursing which is available at most Australian universities.
Western Australia is one of the highest paid. As you would be aware the impacts of COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving situation with many gathering and travel restrictions now in place across the world. This means some candidates that are required to undertake these exams will be unable to progress through the IQNM OBA pathway to be eligible for registration. Although employer sponsored visas is still an option for registered nurses.
