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 (SA) Act 1999. The requirements are the same as those for registration or enrolment for Interstate Educated Nurses under the Mutual Recognition (SA) Act 1993.

For further infromation, please contact the Nursing and Midwifery Board of South Australia (nmbSA).

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 Australian Dept of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs 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:

• meet and greet service*;
• on arrival accommodation*;
• Migrant Employment Consultancy Service*;
• South Australian Settlement Orientation Service*;
• Home Ownership Promotion*; and
• assistance with Regional Migration Schemes*.

*Please note that terms and conditions apply to each of these services.

Please contact Immigration South Australia for more information which potential applicants can read in conjunction with the Commonwealth’s Australian Dept of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs website.

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Nursing and Midwifery Board of South Australia (nmbSA)

Each state and territory in Australia has separate Nurses Registration Boards. The Nursing and Midwifery Board of South Australia (nmbSA) may be contacted regarding registration by emailing
overseas@nmbsa.sa.gov.au or by clicking here to visit their website or by:

Nursing and Midwifery Board of South Australia
PO Box 2809
Kent Town, South Australia 5000
Telephone: (+61 8) 8366 5000

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 South 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. After completion of your assessment you will need to request the ANMC to forward your file to the nbsa so that compliance with legislation (Nurses Act 1999) can be determined.

Click here to access the applications and additional information regarding the assessment process.

Assessment of Other Internationally Qualified Applicants:

The Nurses Board of South Australia assesses all other applications for registration or enrolment. The "Application for Assessment of Nursing Qualifications" form includes a checklist of documentation to be provided so that an application can be processed.

For further information on registration assessment requirements for internationally educated nurses and midwives, please contact either of the following authorities:

Australian Nursing & Midwifery Council
PO Box 873
Dickson
Australian Capital Territory 2602 AUSTRALIA
Telephone: (+ 61 2) 6274 9104 or (+61 2) 6274 9110
E-mail: anmc@anmc.org.au
Website: http://www.anmc.org.au/

Nursing and Midwifery Board of South Australia
PO Box 2809
Kent Town, South Australia 5000 AUSTRALIA
Telephone: (+61 8) 8366 5000
Email: overseas@nmbsa.sa.gov.au
Website: http://www.nmbsa.sa.gov.au/reg_oen.html

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.unisa.edu.au/nur/international/arntp.asp and
http://www.unisa.edu.au/nur/programs/reentrynur.asp

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://nursing.flinders.edu.au/

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
Julia Farr Service 
Lyell McEwin 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

SA Rural Hospitals and Health Units
Eyre Regional Health Services 
Gawler Health Service
Hills Mallee Southern Regional Health Services
Mid North Regional Health Services  
Northern and Far Western Regional Health Services
Riverland Health Services
Wakefield Health Services
Royal Flying Doctor Service