Newly grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

I am a Filipina but I am not currently residing in the Philippines. And what a coincidence, I'm working in the office too lol . That's the effect of the ever increasing pool of registered nurses in the Philippines. Only a few of my colleagues are actually practicing nursing in the country as most have been working in a different field. The problem is, you need money to get out of the country and it's just so hard to get a job in the Philippines. So, in short most of the graduates are stuck in the Philippines and most are jobless. Sad reality. I'm trying to help the people I know as much as I can but can't help financially

I really miss nursing and I want to go back to my dear profession

Better days will come.

Hello gast1986

There are two pathways to become a Registered Nurse in Australia or in your case in Victoria.

1. Enroll in a pre-registered Nursing degree in any accredited/recognised program of the Universities by Nurses Board of Victoria.

Link of accredited Nursing courses in Victoria: http://www.nbv.org.au/media/43901/ac...ses%20div1.pdf

Here is another link for accredited Nursing Courses for Overseas Registered Nurses which will lead to registration in the Nurses Board of Victoria:
a. http://www.nbv.org.au/media/43913/ac...%20div%201.pdf

b. http://www.nbv.org.au/media/50024/ac...eas%20div1.pdf


2. Directly applying for Registration in Division 1 at the Nurses Board of Victoria.

2.1. Fill out and print this form: http://www.nbv.org.au/media/43455/in...tion%20app.pdf

2.2. IELTS (Academic) result should have at least an overall band score of 7 with scores no less than the ones indicated below:
2.2.1. Reading & Listening 6.5
2.2.2. Writing & Speaking 7.0

2.3. Prepare all other necessary documents before lodging your application which includes the following:

2.3.1. Evidence of Identity (true copy of Passport or Birth Certificate)
2.3.2. Certified true copy of Transcript
2.3.3. Certified true copy of Diploma
2.3.4. Certificate of initial registration
2.3.5. Verification of Registration (As far as I know, you will need to go to PRC and ask them to send Nurses Board of Victoria the said certification)
2.3.6. Work Statement (if applicable)
N.B. The Nurses Board of Victoria does not specifically require one to have relevant nursing experience however if you do have, you are required to provide evidence of this. It does not specifically say if the experience would only be recognised if it is from a certain type of hospital (e.g. tertiary hospital).
2.3.7. Evidence of Change of Name (if applicable e.g. marriage certificate)
2.3.8. Enclosed Fee (kindly check the website for the updated fee as this change yearly i think)

2.4. Submit the application including all the documents needed and the fee.

2.5. Wait for the Nurses Board of Victoria's decision. It can be either of the following:
2.5.1. You will be granted registration in Division 1.
2.5.2. Your application will be denied.
2.5.3. You will have a conditional offer wherein you will be asked to undergo a bridging program. And upon successful completion of the program, you will be eligible for registration. However, if unsuccessful then you will not be eligible for registration.

N.B. If your application is unsuccessful, you can be given other options to help you be registered in the said state. This will most probably include taking up any of the recognised courses leading to registration in Division 1.


I hope the above helps you. If there's anything that you want to clarify, just tell me. I'll try and provide whatever I know. I have not included specific details about the bridging program in Victoria as you only asked for the process. However, if you want to know more about the bridging program, I can elaborate on my next post.

Hmm.. Hi I just wanted to ask if its true... that only purely BSN graduates are accepted in NZ and that there are minimum chances for 2nd coursers and shiftees (like me)