The document outlines the process for Filipino nurses seeking registration and employment in Australia, including the requirements for the bridging program and various nursing qualifications. It highlights Australia’s nursing shortage and the pathways for international nurses to gain registration, emphasizing that successful completion does not guarantee employment but most nurses secure jobs shortly after finishing the program. Additionally, it provides information on visa options and the support available for job placements.

1. Registration and Employment for Filipino Nurses
Nursing in Australia Friday 12 October 2012
Quezon City

3. Topic overview
FAQs
Nursing in Australia
AHPRA: Registration for International Nurses
Registration by Coursework
Australia’s nursing shortage
Employment after Registration Approval
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The Bridging Program
Finding Employment7

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 Bachelor of Nursing Degree;
 High levels of accountability and exclusive
responsibility ;
 Ability to undertake roles in administration,
management, medication administration, assessment &
management of clients including complex 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 a safe environment
& minimising injuries.
Nurse Practitioner
 RN with advanced and dynamic experience in nursing practice;
 Educated and authorised to function autonomously and collaboratively in an extended
clinical role;
 Responsibilities involve assessment and management of clients including direct
referrals, prescribing medications and ordering diagnostic investigations;
 Scope of practice is determined by advanced skill and knowledge in a particular practice
area.
Levels of Nurses
Nursing 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 Salary
Nursing In Australia

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Australia’s Nursing Shortage
The current crisis
Urban and
Rural
Development
Politics
and
Labour
Unions
Population
Growth and
Aging
Nursing shortage
Aged Care Shortage

7. Australian Registration for
International Nurses
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Australian registration is approved
after successful completion of Bridging
Program. Applicant is now qualified as
an RN in Australia.
Qualifications and documents are
assessed. NMBA determines whether
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

8. Bridging Program for International Nurses
Competency training for Australian nursing standards
You must complete the Bridging Program in Australia within
1 year of your invitation letter from AHPRA
The Bridging Program is 3 months consisting of 1 month
classroom theory and 2 months clinical supervision.
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 for approval
as a Registered Nurse (Div. 1) in Australia
Your AHPRA invitation and completion certificate is
sufficient for you to be offered employment and remain in
Australian on a working visa
International nurses
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9. Bridging Program for International Nurses
Institutions and Sample Curriculum
A number of institutions offer the Bridging Program for
International Nurses. Approved programs are currently
situated 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 awarded
for previous nursing study
 No PRC licensure required
 IELTS 7.0 (Academic)
 AHPRA nursing student
registration leading to full
registration after coompletion of
course.
 2 yr Skilled Gradute Working Visa
 Course fee: $20,000 - $28,000
BACHELOR OF NURSING (GRADUATE)
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If you do not hold a PRC license, lack extensive experience or feel unsure that you will
successfully complete the Bridging Program, you may undertake a course that leads to
Australian registration. You do not need to apply for registration first.
AUSTRALIAN RN TRAINING PROGRAM
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 6 month training program
 PRC licensure required
 Minimum 2 years experience
 IELTS 7.0 (Academic)
 AHPRA nursing student
registration leading to full
registration after coompletion of
course.
 Course fee: $12,000

11. Employment
After
Registration
Approval
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.

12. 3 Relative and friends in Australia are also a good source for employment
opportunities. You should use your networks and be involved in local
communities, professional associations and industry organizations. It is also
easier to get employment in Australia than outside Australia.
Although Bridging Programs do not guarantee employment, most successful
nurses are offered jobs upon completion of the program.
Of the 10 Filipino nurses who completed their program at La Trobe University
last month, 9 of them have already commenced work at a large Sydney
hospital.
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Numerous resources are available that list Australian nursing vacancies. You
may also register with Australian employment agencies for sponsorship
listings. Philippine POEA agencies also list nursing jobs in Australia. If you
already have Australia registration, you will most likely be considered.
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Finding Employment

13. Employer Sponsorship
Services
Simone Dickenson
(Registered Migration Agent)
Simone is a Registered Migration Agent (MARA 1173899) and a member of Migration
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 and trades workers, and the
working visa subclasses.
Vinney Lewis
(Job Placement and Accommodation Co-ordinator)
Vinney has a successful history of providing home-stay and accommodation
services to international students. She also provides airport pick-up services.
She now assists in job placement for registered nurses and employment
matching services to obtain employer sponsorship for prospective skilled
migrants.

14. 1. What if I cannot meet the IELTS 7 (Academic) requirement?
There are no exemptions to the English requirement.You must have at least
IELTS 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 Australia
that 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 Australian
nursing standards. Successful completion will award you Australian RN
registration. It does not lead to guaranteed employment. However, most
nurses obtain interviews and employment immediately after completion.
3. What if I cannot get employed?
If you cannot obtain employment immediately before your visa expires, you
may still apply for Australian nursing jobs from the Philippines as you are
already registered.You will also be eligible for a Skilled Migrant visa (PR) and
State Government sponsorship.
Common questions about Nursing in Australia
FAQ’s

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