Registration and Employment for Filipino Nurses

Nursing in Australia Friday 12 October 2012Quezon City

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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

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Enrolled Nurse (Division II)

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.

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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

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

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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:

MelbourneCountry Victoria

SydneyAdelaide

http://acfe.net.au/iron-program/Sample curriculum

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Registration by CourseworkCourses 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

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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

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.

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

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.

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.

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