Nurse Registration – Australia & New Zealand
AHPRA and Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia Registration Process:
For international qualified nurses or midwives (IQNMs) aspiring to practice in Australia as registered professionals, obtaining valid registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is essential.
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Nursing Council of New Zealand Registration Process:
Nursing professionals holding authorization to practice as nurses or midwives in New Zealand are entitled to specific privileges under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act (1997 (Cth)). Hence, if AHPRA registration is not feasible, applicants can explore eligibility for nurse registration in New Zealand through the Nursing Council of New Zealand.
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Working as a Nurse in Australia
To embark on a nursing career in Australia, registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is mandatory. However, registration necessitates possessing recognised qualifications, whether obtained domestically or overseas, along with meeting English proficiency criteria and professional references.
Watch our step-by-step guide that details ‘All You Need To Know’ with the nurse registration process followed by the general skilled migration process (obtaining permanent residency)
Why take the NCLEX & OSCE Preparation Course?
The Outcome Based Assessment represents a steadfast and enduring procedure administered by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) for granting registration to international nurses. This method is designed to uphold the standard of care and ensure the safety of Australian consumers.
Candidates under the Internationally Qualified Nurses (IQN) Stream B must successfully complete two examinations: the NCLEX and OSCE. For further details regarding candidate streams, please reach out to the college or NMBA.
Our affiliated training partners deliver top-tier preparation programs for both exam components. Comprehensive review materials and program access are made available to students upon enrolment in the preparation course.
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Applying for Mutual Recognition of Nursing Registration with AHPRA
If you are a nurse or midwife currently practicing in Aotearoa New Zealand, or if you hold registration with the Nursing Council of New Zealand, you are entitled to certain benefits under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997 (Commonwealth). This legislation facilitates the straightforward conversion of your existing New Zealand nursing registration to be recognised in Australia. Watch our video on the conversion process and get registered in Australia.
Registration Eligibility and Application Process
International applicants who are legally authorized to practice as nurses or midwives in New Zealand can leverage these entitlements to apply for registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA). To be eligible, you must possess a current practicing certificate from the Nursing Council of New Zealand or the Midwifery Council of New Zealand.
Migration Pathways For New Zealand Citizens
As a New Zealand citizen, upon arriving in Australia, you typically receive an automatic visa that permits you to work full-time, reside indefinitely, and access Medicare, Australia’s publicly-funded healthcare system.
Migration Pathways For Non-Citizens
If you are not a New Zealand citizen, your occupation’s presence on Australia’s skilled occupation visa list provides several visa options. These often necessitate an employer’s sponsorship, so it is advisable to contact potential employers directly to initiate the sponsorship process.
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