NURSES: What you need to know

Cassey · May 2017

For AHPRA you'll need:

1. Evidence of Identity:
Passport / Birth Certificate / Driver’s license (optional)
2. Change of Name (if applicable):
3. Academic Qualifications:
Transcript / Diploma / Course Description or Syllabus/ RLE
4. Registration History
PRC license / Board Certificate
Certificate of Good Standing to be sent directly from PRC to AHPRA
5. Work History - minimum of 450hours in the last 5yrs
STATEMENT OF SERVICE (COE as we call it) is required to:
be on the employer’s letterhead
provide dates of employment
describe the role in which you were employed, and whether
if was full-time/part-time hours, and
be signed by a manager (e.g. director of nursing, unit manager or HR manager
PAYSLIP
CV - MUST BE ORIGINAL COPY
here's the link for the format https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Process/Standard-Format-for-Curriculum-Vitae.aspx
https://www.ahpra.gov.au/documents/default.aspx?record=WD11/4424&dbid=AP&chksum=CNIPSvf7VV4/mPIIpnEmBQ==
6. Criminal History (if applicable)
Pay for International Criminal History Check from FIT2Work
Include all the countries where you've lived in for 6 consecutive months or more since aged 18
https://www.fit2work.com.au/PreEmployment.aspx?id=q8Uuw+uklTU=&type=o
7. English Language Skills
IELTS- 7 in all bands; can be done in 2 seatings
PTE - Minimum of 65 overall score and minimum 65 in all components
OET - B in all components
Toefl-IBT
8. Impairment Details (if applicable)
9. Current Suspension or Cancellation Details (if applicable)
10. Previous Cancellation, Refusal or Suspension Details (if applicable)
11. Conditions, Undertakings or Limitations Details (if applicable)
12. Disqualification Details (if applicable)
13. Conduct, Performance or Health Proceedings Details (if applicable)
14. Important accreditation requirement for internationally qualified nurses and midwives (will be done by your Uni in Au)
15. AGOS-40 Form
http://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/documents/default.aspx?record=WD11/5938&dbid=AP&chksum=Vu5B6IVSxjQ2tDhZpamU2Q==

All supporting documentation must be:
~Certified copies of documents
~Certified in accordance with AHPRA's guidelines
https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Registration-Process/Certifying-Documents.aspx
~In English. If original documents are not in English, you MUST provide a certified copy of the original document and translation consistent with AHPRA’s guidelines.

For ANMAC: It's almost the same but you'll just have to include character reference from your superior. Here is the link for the format:
http://anmac.org.au/sites/default/files/documents/ANMAC_Professional_reference_example.pdf
You'll also have to send your Evidence of qualification here in Australia like Diploma & TOR.

*For Bridging Program you don’t need to get anything from CHED since we don’t meet the criteria 2and 3. There are also no documents that needs to be sent directly from schools to AHPRA nor a medication management letter.

SCHOOLS OFFERING BPs

Australian Centre of Further Education - Melbourne, VIC
Australian College of Nursing - Parramatta, NSW
Central Queensland University Cairns - QLD Noosa - QLD Rockhampton - QLD
Deakin University - VIC
Education, Training and Employment Australia - Heidelberg VIC, Canningvale WA, Adelaide SA, Eveleigh, NSW
Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA)
La Trobe University - Bendigo VIC
Lonsdale Institute - Myrtleford, VIC
Monash University - Clayton VIC
Southern Cross University
University of South Australia - Adelaide City East
** Please see the following link for more details.
https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Education/Approved-Programs-of-Study.aspx?ref=Nurse&Type=Bridging&div=Registered Nurse (Division 1)

Cassey · May 2017

Registered Nurses from the Philippines who want to gain registration here in Australia needs to study first. They can either:

1. Take the BRIDGING COURSE. (Requires 450 hrs of work experience within the past 5 yrs and a certain mark must be met for the English test)
Duration is only 3 months. If you can't find an employer to sponsor you, you'll have to go back to the Philippines.
* Regardless though you can still apply for PR once you've finish your course.*

2. Do the CONVERSION COURSE.
This may take a year or 2 depending on the uni you'll be enrolling in.

You'll need an English Test, whatever pathway you choose. If it's a voluntary work, you have to provide an evidence and AHPRA will have to assess your experience.

moogz01 · May 2017

thank you for the info po.. as of now po, gaano po kahirap mag hanap ng sponsor kung mag ttake po ako ng bridging course? salamat po.

Cassey · May 2017

@moogz01 With sponsorship, I would say it would all depend on your overseas experience, how you are as a worker and how well you present yourself. There's still some who provide sponsorship especially in the regional areas but just as what I've been always telling, you should not rely nto it. Always have a back up plan. In my opinion, if you can apply for PR, it is actually better to go for it as your stay here in Au is guaranteed and it comes with a lot of benefits that you can't get with 457.

Cassey · May 2017

@NurseAngel Please see the above post. Thanks.

moogz01 · May 2017

@Cassey thank you for that fast reply mam.. appreciate it. Guess I'll have to make a contingency plan before applying for bridging program first.

marcopolo · May 2017

Hi Cassey! Thank you for the info, I am also an aspiring nurse who's interested to work in Aus. Can I personally chat with you for some info? I am planning to apply for AHPRA by myself then once approved, I will seek assistance from AECC Global for the school and visa approval.

jouneytoaus · May 2017

Hi po,

My wife is a nurse and I'm a software engineer, currently working here in Singapore. We started our applications and our plan is that I'll be the principal applicant. Questions ko po sana:

1. Pwede po bang mag bridging program ung misis ko kahit under dependent visa?

2. Kung mag bribridging program po xa, need pa po ba muna nya mag apply sa AHPRA para marecommend sya for BP?

Cassey · May 2017

@marcopolo Hi, you can PM me if you have a question or you can just ask it here in the forum. AECC Global here in Melb helped my hubby as well before with his visa.

Cassey · May 2017

@jouneytoaus Hi, what visa are you applying? It would depend on the conditions of the visa if she'll be allowed to study or not. If it's a PR Visa then yes she can study here definitely.
With your number 2 question, yes she needs to apply to AHPRA then they will give her a Letter of Eligibility which will allow her to do a bridging course.

jouneytoaus · May 2017

@Cassey yes PR visa, under 189. Thanks po.

Cassey · May 2017

@jouneytoaus Pwedeng pwede siyang magbridging. Mas madali na actually for her since wala na siyang iisipin pang visa na aasikasuhin,

yeyel · May 2017

@Cassey Hello Ms. Casey! What do you mean by #14. Important accreditation requirement for internationally qualified nurses and midwives

I'm completing my Agos-40 form. Thank you for your response.

Cassey · May 2017

@yeyel That is actually done by the uni here in Australia, so nothing to worry about.

All the best on your application.

yeyel · May 2017

thank you very much for the prompt response Ms. Cassey!

another question, I hope you don't mind. Is it okay to submit certified true copies of old documents? I graduated 10 years ago. I have all the requirements on hand but they are issued last 2009 pa and my TOR has an annotation of "For employment purposes only". Would you know if AHPRA will honor such documents? as long as they are true copies of the original, they won't care if old document or if it has specific annotation? I need your thoughts on this. I don't want to request documents from my school and PRC anymore bec you know they are added expense. Thank you! God bless!

Cassey · May 2017

@yeyel
Hi, unfortunately I'm not sure if they will accept it. You can inquire thru this link: https://www.ahpra.gov.au/about-ahpra/contact-us/make-an-enquiry.aspx
Don't forget as well that you need to have all your documents notarized. Yes, all applicants need to undergo Fit2Work (for all the countries you've lived in for 6 consecutive mos or more since you were 18). Fit2work will give you a reference number which you will provide in your AGOS Form. You're also responsible for its payment.

sunshineee28 · May 2017

Hi, to which address nyu sinisend ang application sa ahpra? or san ang mas mabilis mgprocess? Thanks.

Cassey · May 2017

@sunshineee28 Hi, If I remembered it correctly, you need to send your documents to whichever state you have finished your course.

Please see this link:
http://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/Graduate-Applications-for-Registration-FAQs/Application-Lodgement-FAQs.aspx#sendmyapplication

seekingforhelp · May 2017

hi! im currently in sydney now. and planning to lodge my application to aphra. pasok po yung points ko english age at rn ako pinas. currently living in australia for 3 years already diploma. pero wala akong experience jan sa pinas as nurse pero RN ako jan. any advice po? maka pasok ba ako sa aphra and qualified to get a residency dito? thanks

seekingforhelp · May 2017

Hi Casey can you pm me your mobile phone? May katanungan Lang po.

Cassey · May 2017

@seekingforhelp Hi, sorry but I don't give out my personal number.. Have you tried estimating your points for migration? You can migrate here in Au as long as you have enough points and if you're a Registered Nurse here in Australia. Have you studied Nursing in Au? Another thing to take note is you need to get a positive skills assessment from ANMAC as well because otherwise you won't be able to lodge a PR Application.

seekingforhelp · May 2017

thanks for the reply. yep got 70 points my concern is i dont have a experience back in the philippines. thats kinda bothered me.

Cassey · May 2017

@seekingforhelp Are you already a Registered Nurse here in Australia? In order to have a positive assessment from ANMAC, you at least need to have (in the 5yrs preceding the application date)
~a minimum of 12 months, full time equivalent, paid Australian work experience OR
~a minimum of 36 months, full time equivalent, paid International work experience.

seekingforhelp · May 2017

Di pa po. Mag apply pa te employed po ako as a child care educator po te for nearly 3 years Na po counted pa ba yan under nursing progam? Thanks

Cassey · May 2017

@seekingforhelp So magstart ka pa lang ba? Kailangan mong magaral ng Nursing muna rito sa Au para makagain ka ng registration dito as a Nurse. Unfortunately, hindi siya counted as experience kasi it's not related to Nursing. You can pm me if you have any questions.

mrsespejo · May 2017

Hi guys, I just recently went to an agent, then and sinasabi niya sakin, ang itake ko cert of aged care and cert of individual disablity, for 2 years and 4 months. Is this ok? Or mas ok po ang Diploma of Nursing. Thanks! What's the pros and cons?

Cassey · May 2017

@mrsespejo Unfortunately, walang pathway to PR yung Aged Care and Disability... Masasayang lang oras mo and pera. If you have the experience, you can do bridging or conversion course.

arke1084 · May 2017

Hi I am newbie in this forum, I would like to ask how many weeks it takes to get an offer letter in Deakin. and anyone of you here are planning to go on a conversion course next year? and currently working in Saudi?thanks

dolly · May 2017

Hello i need advise po. Registered nurse ako sa pinas . Graduate ako ng 2011 pero nakuha ko ang licensed ko ng 2016 lang. Currently nasa doha qatar ako as insurance coordinator sa hospital. Wala po akong experience as a nurse. Im planning to apply as a student visa in sydney pero hnd ko alm kung san ako mg start. Anu po bang mas ok? DIPLOMA OF NURSING 2 yrs.? O yung 1 Year conversion? Honestly hndi ganon kalaki ang ipon ko kaya as much as possible ang need ko na course yung mas cheaper. And gusto ko sna sa application ko ksama ko na ang fiance ko . Sna mbgyan nyo po ako ng advise

Cassey · May 2017

@arke1084 Depende, siguro mga a week or 2..

Cassey · May 2017

@dolly Hi, ano ba ang purpose mo? If your purpose is to migrate here afterwards then it's best to get a conversion course if you don't have any experience. You can try to speak with either IDP or AECC free naman services nila for student visa.