Finding a Nursing Job in Australia

Silverdragon102, BSN · Aug 29, 2012

Moved to the International forum

You are aware regardless you probably will have to do a bridging course or some other course so employers may not look at you until that is done? If you can't afford it now will not afford BP

ceridwyn · Aug 29, 2012

There is a fee from the employee for a long term business visa as well IF you can find employer.Word is out Doctors will not be on the skilled migration list next year, Nurses may be not long following.

kristine.guzman_rn · Aug 29, 2012

If that will be the case, it only means that the only way to get there is to migrate first. Any idea how much I will spend for migrating there?

ceridwyn · Aug 29, 2012

First of all for skilled migration your occupation needs to be on shortage list, then you will need to be or eligible to be a Registered Nurse in Australia.So you will need assessment by Aphra, this costs approx 600au for a start.You need academic IELTS, you may also need to complete a bridging course of approx 10-16 thousand au.

kristine.guzman_rn · Aug 31, 2012

That's a lot of money! the show money is also not yet included there, right? that will cost me almost a million in pesos. is there any other place to work? what about canada? will i have the same expenses also?

Silverdragon102, BSN · Aug 31, 2012

Canada process may even be more expensive and you have to show funds in bank when applying for PR the only difference will be you do not have to show funds if you have a job and that will be hard. Some provinces charge different to others for registration and then we see many having to go for Assessment and complete courses before being allowed to sit CRNE which is another fee and then you have immigration fees on top. As a rough guide you are looking at

Approx CAD 1000 for nurse registration and sitting CRNE. Extra fee if pass CRNE for license and that varies depending when you pass exam. Immigration will cost approx $1000 plus separate fees for medical which varies depending where you are. This doesn't include any assessment fees or courses you are directed to take before eligibility to CRNE will be given. You will also need to take into account living fees if courses and Assessment is required. Finally you are required to show proof of funds which for 1 person is $11,115

Skilled workers and professionals: Who can apply—Proof of funds

kristine.guzman_rn · Sep 1, 2012

well, i guess i need to save a lot first before going there. i think the only option for those who can't afford these is to work in the Middle East. Thanks for the advise.