Attractive pay, favourable exchange rates, good working conditions, safe patient staff ratios, quality of life and excellent climate are all key influences for many UK nurses heading down under.

As a UK trained RGN having spent 8 years living and working down under, I  can truly empathise with you and any concerns you may have. Please contact me (Katherine) via our contact form and click on the nurses feedback page, to get an insight into working and living in sunny oz !

In order to practise nursing in Australia you need to obtain registration. As of 1^st  July 2010  there is now a single national register allowing you, once registered, to work in any state in Australia. Previously you were required to register in each state you wished to practice in.  If you are applying for a permanent visa you will need to obtain a skills assessment with the Australian & Nursing  Midwifery  Council ( ANMC)  we can walk you through this process or apply on your behalf, it's up to you.

All internationally-qualified nurses and midwives without current Australian or New Zealand registration will be required to complete an English proficiency test regardless of your country of origin.

You need to be of good health and character.  

There are several options available for you, the main options being:

Working holiday  Visa

If you are aged  between 18-30 years old with no dependents,  you can apply for a working holiday visa and can remain in Oz for up to 12 months. You can travel throughout Australia and work  for one hospital  employer for up to 6 months, if you complete 3 months (88 days) regional work may be eligible to  apply for a second working holiday visa.  You will need to provide proof of funds and an onward ticket or funds sufficient to purchase an onward ticket to depart Australia .

Permanent Visa

If you are under 30 years of age and want to travel with your children, a working holiday visa is not an option for you, however, subject to meeting eligibility criteria, you can apply for permanent residency under the skilled independent visa or state sponsored visa using the points system up to 50 years of age.

If you are over 50 years of age with recent, relevant experience we may still be able to help you secure a visa.Talk to me (Katherine) or complete our contact form on this site and we can discuss your specific circumstances and getyou2oz.

Employer Sponsorship

We also liaise with employers looking to sponsor Registered Nurses on a regular basis, click on our nurses jobs link  or call me to  find out more phone Katherine on 01227 732 434