Similar to other countries, to practice in Australia all nurses need to get registered with NMBA of Australia. This is mandate for all nurses/applicants.
To get registered with nurses board all the applicants need to meet requirements of NMBA.
General Registration Eligibility for Overseas Nurses ( NON -English Speaking Country's ):
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Should be qualified registered nurse in home country or country of origin
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Should have IELTS 7.0 band in all modules or ‘B’ grade in OET
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At least 6 months Experience required as Registered nurse
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Should undertake pre-registration/bridging program as part of registration requirement
Registration Process for UK, Ireland, Canada,New Zealand and US Nurses:
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All applications will be assessed by the Nursing board
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Will issue the registration if the applicants are meeting the NMBA requirements
Note: From 1 July 2010, all overseas nurses from Non-English speaking countries should meet board English language requirements to secure registration from NMBA .
Eligible Work Places:
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Public & Private Hospitals all across Australia
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Nursing Homes, Aged Care Homes & Residential Care Homes across Australia
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