UK NEWLY QUALIFIED NURSES IN AUSTRALIA |
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UK and Ireland - Newly Qualified Nurses in Australia
As a newly qualified United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland registered nurse you are able to come to Australia to work. Australia recognises United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland qualifications and values your skills and training and has always embraced nurses from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Since 2010, Australia has a national registration and accreditation scheme for nurses. The qualification, diploma or degree and institution where your qualification was awarded will determine the requirements for submission for registration in Australia. You will also be required to have at least three months post registration work experience.
You may also be required to sit an English test – do not assume that because you have a UK or Irish passport an English test is not necessary. It is of the utmost importance that you do not make decisions like quitting your job or booking tickets to Australia without obtaining good professional advice first. In this regard AMVA is able to assist. One of our lawyers, Dimity Jones, is a fully qualified and Registered Nurse in addition to being a Migration Lawyer.
