Meeting AHPRA requirements as a International Trained Nurse from the Philippines

[Silverdragon102]

New thread discussing meeting APHRA requirements if trained in the Philippines.

Resources

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

International registration / Nurses / Home - Nursing Council of New Zealand

Part 1 thread New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

Part 2 thread New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand

I have started a thread in the Immigration for Immigration requirements for Australia/New Zealand

[nrslv]

another thing.. is it really hard to apply a job in Australia even if you have a working experience?.. and how was the bridging program? is it hard to pass? or someone still fails it? thanks again..

[azil_28]

@nrslv

I am already in australia for barely a year now. I applied in ahpra by myself. I just followed registration requirements on their website. It saves heaps amount of money than getting help with an agent. Thanks.

[avitRN]

Can anyone send me the Endorsement letter from Aphra regarding the accreditation requirement? Email add: [email protected] Shukran:)

[azil_28]

Hello everyone! I also would like to ask about the ahpra endorsement letter regarding the new req. Thanks a lot.

[nursessist]

another thing.. is it really hard to apply a job in Australia even if you have a working experience?.. and how was the bridging program? is it hard to pass? or someone still fails it? thanks again..

It is a bit tough to find work in Australia at the moment. Especially for overseas nurses who only have few years to back up their experience. I would advise overseas nurses though who have 5 years experience or more to try as they have higher chance of landing a job. The bridging program prepares foreign nurses to function smoothly in the Australian healthcare. There is a slim chance of failing but I heard they are actually imposing stricter rules to the course providers to ensure the quality of nursing in Australia.

[ceridwyn]

I know most schools that take their role seriously and not just money making, bridging schools do not have100% pass rate, they have 1-2 students every course that either do not pass or need alot of extra help.

[nrslv]

thanks for your reply.. how about the visa that you use? are you from what country? thanks

[nrslv]

@nrslv

I am already in australia for barely a year now. I applied in ahpra by myself. I just followed registration requirements on their website. It saves heaps amount of money than getting help with an agent. Thanks.

thanks for your reply.. by the way, what type of visa did you use? and what country are you from? are you already working there? after the bridging course, how many weeks does it takes to get the nurse registration and be able to look for the job?

pardon me if i have a lot of questions since i am taking my IELTS soon and very confused if i will go on to the process.. thanks..

[nrslv]

It is a bit tough to find work in Australia at the moment. Especially for overseas nurses who only have few years to back up their experience. I would advise overseas nurses though who have 5 years experience or more to try as they have higher chance of landing a job. The bridging program prepares foreign nurses to function smoothly in the Australian healthcare. There is a slim chance of failing but I heard they are actually imposing stricter rules to the course providers to ensure the quality of nursing in Australia.

ok.. how about applying to an employment agency? i mean, they will look for a job for you but you need to pay them first.. am i right? is there something like that.. and do they sponsor you a working visa? thanks

[azil_28]

@nrslv

Hi there! Would you mind if I ask your email add? I can answer all of your questions through email. Thanks.

[nursessist]

ok.. how about applying to an employment agency? i mean, they will look for a job for you but you need to pay them first.. am i right? is there something like that.. and do they sponsor you a working visa? thanks

Most recruitment agencies require nurses to have a valid working visa before they can find work for you. Nursing agencing, on the other hand, does not function the same as recruitment agencies. They provide nurses to hospitals on a casual basis, only when there is a need. You are sort of like on call most of the time and deployed to different hospitals that are short on staff. They do provide sponsorship, I have heard. However, nurses who only have few years of experience is generally not considered for a sponsorship.

[nrslv]

@nrslv

Hi there! Would you mind if I ask your email add? I can answer all of your questions through email. Thanks.

[email protected]

thanks.. i will surely wait for your message..