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Registration and Employment for Filipino Nurses
Nursing in Australia Friday 12 October 2012Quezon City
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Topic overview
FAQs
Nursing in Australia
AHPRA: Registration for International Nurses
Registration by Coursework
Australias nursing shortage
Employment after Registration Approval
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The Bridging Program
Finding Employment7
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Enrolled Nurse (Division II)
Bachelor of Nursing Degree;
High levels of accountability and exclusiveresponsibility ;
Ability to undertake roles in administration,
management, medication administration,assessment & management of clients includingcomplex and specialised nursing care, or education`.
Registered Nurse (Division I) Vocational course in Nursing;
Second level nurse with limited responsibilities
and usually under RN supervision or delegation;
Duties include recording patients vital statistics,
bathing, showing and assisting in patient hygiene,feeding and rehabilitation support, first aid,assisting in educating patients, and maintaining asafe environment & minimising injuries.
Nurse Practitioner
RN with advanced and dynamic experience in nursing practice;
Educated and authorised to function autonomously and collaboratively in anextended clinical role;
Responsibilities involve assessment and management of clients including directreferrals, prescribing medications and ordering diagnostic investigations;
Scope of practice is determined by advanced skill and knowledge in a particularpractice area.
Levels of NursesNursing In Australia
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Nursing Specialisations
Aged Care
Child & Family Health
Community Health
Critical Care & Emergency
Mental Health
Perioperative Surgical
Development Disability Rehabilitation
Medical Practice
Career and SalaryNursing In Australia
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Australias Nursing Shortage
The current crisis
Urban and
RuralDevelopment
Politicsand
LabourUnions
PopulationGrowth and
Aging
Nursing shortage
Aged Care Shortage
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Australian Registrationfor International Nurses
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Australian registration is approvedafter successful completion of
Bridging Program. Applicant is nowqualified as an RN in Australia.
Qualifications and documents areassessed. NMBA determineswhether you are required to
undertake a Bridging Program.
Apply for Australian registration.Only documents are required.
No Board Exam.
Registration requirements
Proof of identification and residence
Nursing qualifications
Transcripts of Records University curriculum and clinical hours
Nursing licensure (PRC)
Resume/CV (min. 3 months clinical exp.)
Employment references and job descriptions Professional development training and
seminars
IELTS 7.0 (Academic) in all components
Health and criminal declaration
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Bridging Program for International NursesCompetency training for Australian nursing standards
You must complete the Bridging Program in Australiawithin 1 year of your invitation letter from AHPRA
The Bridging Program is 3 months consisting of 1month classroom theory and 2 months clinicalsupervision. Program fees are $11,000 - $16,000.
You will be on either a Student or Business (Short-Stay) visa while you undertake the Bridging Program
Upon successful completion, you will be eligible forapproval as a Registered Nurse (Div. 1) in Australia
Your AHPRA invitation and completion certificate issufficient for you to be offered employment and remainin Australian on a working visa International nurses[video]
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Bridging Program for International NursesInstitutions and Sample Curriculum
A number of institutions offer the Bridging Program forInternational Nurses. Approved programs are currentlysituated in the following locations:
Melbourne
Country Victoria
Sydney
Adelaide
http://acfe.net.au/iron-program/Sample curriculum
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Registration by Coursework
Courses of study leading to registration
2 year Bachelor degree program Credit points may be awardedfor previous nursing study
No PRC licensure required IELTS 7.0 (Academic) AHPRA nursing studentregistration leading to fullregistration after coompletion ofcourse. 2 yr Skilled Gradute Working Visa
Course fee: $20,000 - $28,000
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If you do not hold a PRC license, lack extensive experience or feel unsure that youwill successfully complete the Bridging Program, you may undertake a course thatleads to Australian registration. You do not need to apply for registration first.
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6 month training program PRC licensure required Minimum 2 years experience IELTS 7.0 (Academic) AHPRA nursing studentregistration leading to fullregistration after coompletion ofcourse. Course fee: $12,000
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EmploymentAfter
RegistrationApproval
Listed on AHPRA registry Your details are listed on the registry
You can renew your registration yearly
Qualified for employment You are qualified to be considered for any
nursing position
You can register with nursing and
government recruitment agencies
You can be sponsored by an employer
Eligibility for visa applications 457 Working Visa (Temporary)
ENS/RSMS Working Visa (Permanent)
Skilled Migrant Visa (Permanent)
[Eligible for relative and state government
sponsorship]
If you are offered sponsorship or qualify for one of the visas listed above, you do not required
to return to the Philippines to apply for the visa. You can switch visas while you are in Australia.
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Employer SponsorshipServices
Simone Dickenson
(Registered Migration Agent)Simone is a Registered Migration Agent (MARA 1173899) and a member ofMigration Alliance. She has held a long-standing career as a Registered Nurse
and is the sister of prominent Melbourne criminal barrister, Andrew Dickenson.Simone specialises in employer sponsorship, job placements for hospitality andtrades workers, and the working visa subclasses.
Vinney Lewis
(Job Placement and Accommodation Co-ordinator)
Vinney has a successful history of providing home-stay andaccommodation services to international students. She also providesairport pick-up services. She now assists in job placement for registerednurses and employment matching services to obtain employersponsorship for prospective skilled migrants.
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1. What if I cannot meet the IELTS 7 (Academic) requirement?There are no exemptions to the English requirement. You must have at leastIELTS 7.0 (Academic) or OET Grade B in each component of the English tests.You may wish to undertake a 33 week English for Nurses course in Australiathat will assist you in meeting this requirement.
2. Will I be guaranteed a job after I complete the Bridging Program?
The Bridging Program is to train international nurses to meet Australiannursing standards. Successful completion will award you Australian RNregistration. It does not lead to guaranteed employment. However, mostnurses obtain interviews and employment immediately after completion.
3. What if I cannot get employed?
If you cannot obtain employment immediately before your visa expires, youmay still apply for Australian nursing jobs from the Philippines as you arealready registered. You will also be eligible for a Skilled Migrant visa (PR) and
State Government sponsorship.
Common questions about Nursing in AustraliaFAQs
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