Victoria Group

The course is accessible to all overseas Qualified Nurses wishing to nurse in Australia who have been recommended by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency for eligibility.

The aim of this course is to assist overseas Qualified Nurses to embrace the knowledge and skills required to work as a nurse in Australia and provide support in the transition from nursing in their country of origin to nursing in Australia.

On successful completion of this course students will be eligible to apply for registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

The course is made up of 5 weeks of theory and 8 weeks of clinical practice, with the possibility for early exit after the 9th week.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENT: 

• A letter from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (www.ahpra.gov.au) confirming eligibility to complete an Initial Registration course, including any requirements as stated within the letter from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• Be a Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or have an appropriate VISA (for advice contact the Australian Government’s Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs -www.immi.gov.au).
• Applicants may be required by ETEA to provide additional information or attend a selection interview.
• A Criminal Records Australian Police Check/Working with children check that has been issued within the past 3 months.
• ETEA endorses the recommendations included in the immunisation guidelines for Health Care Workers (Department of Human Services 1998). It is a requirement that you have documented evidence of inoculation and immunisation against, vaccine preventable diseases including: Measles, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Pertussis, Diphtheria, Tuberculosis, Mumps, Tetanus Tux, Varicella, Polio
• As of Monday 19th September 2011, the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia has applied a revised registration standard on English language skills. For further details please see the brochure below or visit www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au.