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South Australia is a place of contrasting physical environments, from the
rugged Flinders Ranges in the north, to the stunning coastline and unspoiled
beaches in the south. It is where internationally renowned wine is produced,
and where cultural, music and food festivals are hosted, strengthening South
Australia's reputation as a vibrant multicultural festival state. For more information about South Australia click here.
There are many opportunities for nurses and midwives to work in South Australia
in metropolitan, rural and remote areas, in acute settings, the community and
in the public and private health care sectors.
Nurses and midwives who are currently registered or enrolled in New Zealand
Nurses and Midwives who are currently registered or enrolled in New Zealand
may apply for registration or enrolment under the Trans-Tasman
Mutual Recognition Act 1997.
For further infromation, please contact the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) or phone 1300419495 overseas callers phone +6173664911.
Visas
Skilled migration programs are designed to attract people whose technical, trade or professional skills will contribute to South Australia’s economic growth and development. For further information regarding visa criteria, please visit the Immigration South Australia and the Department of Immigration
and Citizenship websites.
Support package for independent migrants
The South Australian Government through Immigration South Australia offers
a special ‘On Arrival Service’ to skilled category migrants who
are granted a permanent resident visa.
This package is a unique package only available from the South Australian Government and the services include:
*Please note that terms and conditions apply to each of these services.
For more information download the Living in South Australia (1.59MB); an on arrival booklet containing useful tips and advice for new migrants to South Australia.
Other useful websites include the:
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Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA)
The Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia is resonsible for:
- registering nursing and midwifery practitioners and students
- developing standards, codes and guidelines for the nursing and midwifery profession
- handling notifications, complaints, investigations and disciplinary hearings
- assessing overseas trained practitioners who wish to practise in Australia
- approving accreditation standards and accredited courses of study.
The NMBA as endorsed the Framework for the assessment of internationally qualified nurses and
midwives for registration.
Postal address:
Nursing and Midwifery Board
G.P.O. Box 9958
Melbourne VIC 3001
Phone: 1300419495
Overseas callers phone +6173664911
You can use the online enquiry form to contact the board.
English language requirements for registration or enrolment in South Australia
All nurses and midwives who are applying for migration to Australia must prove English language proficiency by taking one of two tests. This ensures that they are able to communicate competently and safely with patients and their families, colleagues and other health professionals.
For further information regarding English language requirements click here to visit the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) website or click here to visit the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia website.
Assessment of international qualifications
All overseas trained nurses who wish to work in Australia are required to have their nursing qualifications assessed for equivalence of standard.
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) assesses applications for registration or enrolment for internationally educated nurses and midwives who are migrating on a Skills Stream for equivalence of standard. Application forms and additional information regarding the assessment process are available at their website.
Assessment when Migrating on Skills Stream:
Applications for registration or enrolment from overseas educated nurses who are migrating on a Skills Stream are assessed for equivalence of standard by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) on behalf of the Department of Immigration.
To apply for Australian Registration after completion of your assessment you can request documents be sent to the NMBA via email: anmc@anmc.org.au
Click here to access the applications and additional information regarding the assessment process.
Assessment of Other Internationally Qualified Applicants:
The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia assesses all other applications for registration or enrolment. To apply for registration download and complete the Application for general registration (graduated or trained overseas)
as a Registered Nurse, Enrolled Nurse or Midwife.
For further information contact the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
Training programs for overseas nurses/midwives
South Australia has structured educational programs for overseas nurses requiring up-skilling to meet the Australian nursing competency standard. Details of the programs are provided below.
The Australian Registered Nurses Training Program for internationally educated nurses; and the Australian Registered Midwife Training Program for internationally educated midwives:
University of South Australia
School of Nursing and Midwifery
City East Campus
G.P.O. Box 2471
Adelaide, South Australia, 5001
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: (+ 61 8) 8302 1805
Email: nursing.enquiries@unisa.edu.au
Website: http://www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/programs/program.asp?Program=ARNTP&Year=2011 and http://www.unisanet.unisa.edu.au/programs/program.asp?Program=ARDTP&Year=2011
The Bachelor of Nursing (Post Registration):
Flinders University
School of Nursing & Midwifery
GPO Box 2100
Adelaide, South Australia, 5001
AUSTRALIA
Telephone: (+61 8) 8201 3409
Email: nusec@flinders.edu.au
Website: http://www.flinders.edu.au/courses/rules/undergrad/bnursing.cfm
Range of employment opportunities
Employment is undertaken directly by the hospitals and health care agencies. There are 14 metropolitan public hospitals and 61 public hospitals in rural and remote South Australia. South Australia offers a wide range of employment and career opportunities for nurses and midwives.
SA Metropolitan Hospitals and Health Units
Child and Youth Health
Drug & Alcohol Services South Australia (DASSA)
Flinders Medical Centre
Glenside Campus Mental Health Service
Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre
Disability SA
Lyell McEwin Hospital
Modbury Hospital
Noarlunga Health Service
Repatriation General Hospital
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Royal District Nurses Service of SA (RDNS)
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Country Health South Australia (CHSA)
Royal Flying Doctor Service
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