Descriptions
Provides advanced and extended nursing care to patients, such as ordering diagnostic tests, undertaking diagnosis and health assessments, prescribing patient care management, medicines and therapies, as authorised in relevant nursing legislation, and referring to specialist Medical Practitioners and other Health Professionals in a range of health, welfare and community settings. Registration or licensing is required.
Job Description
- Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for patients according to accepted nursing practice and standards
- Working in consultation with other Health Professionals and members of health teams, and coordinating the care of patients
- Providing interventions, treatments and therapies such as medications, and monitoring responses to treatment and care plan
- Promoting health and assisting in preventing ill health by participating in health education and other health promotion activities
- Answering questions and providing information to patients and families about treatment and care
- Supervising and coordinating the work of Enrolled Nurses and other health care workers
Available Visa Types
Common Visa Types
Skilled Independent visa(subclass 189)
Skilled Nominated visa(subclass 190)
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)
Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
Training visa (subclass 407)
Other Visa Types
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - Family sponsored
489 - Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) - State or Territory nominated
494 - Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) - Employer sponsored stream
Skill Assessment
Nursing and Midwifery Skills Assessment
Eligibility Assessment
- 全面技能评估：
- 需在合格国家/地区持有注册护士或助产士资格。
- 简化技能评估：
- 需在澳大利亚或新西兰注册为护士/助产士。
- 加强型简化评估：
- 适用于已在澳大利亚或新西兰注册但部分资格或文件需进一步核实的人员。
Assessment Steps
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确认职业与评估类型
- 确认 ANZSCO 职业代码（Registered Nurse、Midwife、Enrolled Nurse、Nurse Manager、Nurse Educator、Nurse Researcher 等）
- 选择评估路径：Full Skills Assessment、Modified Skills Assessment 或 Modified PLUS Assessment
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准备材料
- 护照、出生证明/身份证、照片
- 学历证书和成绩单（含理论与实践/临床实习小时数）
- 注册证明（海外或澳大利亚/新西兰注册）
- 英语成绩（Full Pathway 必须：IELTS/OET/PTE/TOEFL 达标）
- 工作经验证明（申请特定 ANZSCO 代码时，需近 5 年至少 3 个月带薪工作经验）
- 所有文件彩色扫描，非英文需认证翻译
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在线申请
- 在 ANMAC 门户注册账号
- 填写信息、上传文件
- 在线支付费用（Full 约 AUD 595，Modified 约 AUD 395，Modified PLUS 约 AUD 395）
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等待评估
- 材料不全会收到补件通知（30 天内补交）
- 评估周期一般 4–8 周
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收到结果
- Positive Outcome 可用于签证申请（189/190/491/482）
- 如被拒，可补件重申或申请复核
Assessment Requirements
- Qualification/Registration Requirements:
- Full Skills Assessment: Internationally registered nurse/midwife qualification, registered in a recognized country or region.
- Modified Skills Assessment: Australian or New Zealand registered nurse/midwife.
- Modified PLUS Assessment: Registered in Australia or New Zealand, but with qualification discrepancies or requiring additional document verification.
- English Language Proficiency:
- Full Skills Assessment requires providing a valid English test score (IELTS/OET/PTE/TOEFL).
- Modified pathways generally do not require English test scores separately.
- Work Experience:
- Full Skills Assessment may require international nurses to submit proof of at least 1800 hours of registered nurse work experience.
- Nominating a specific ANZSCO code (not "Not Elsewhere Classified") requires at least 3 months/260 hours of relevant paid work experience within the last 5 years.
- Document Requirements:
- Identity documents (passport, photo, name change proof, etc.)
- Graduation certificate and academic transcript (including theoretical and practical/clinical components)
- Registration proof (from foreign or local registration body)
- English test results (Full pathway)
- Professional reference letters/employment verification letters (if required)
Assessing Authorities
- ANMAC
Information Source
https://anmac.org.au/skilled-migrantsSkill Shortages
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| 2023 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 2022 | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| 2021 | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | NS | S | NS |
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