If you have a nature to help other people in need or work with patients and their families then nursing will be the best career to pursue. Journey in nursing can be rewarding and versatile at the same time due to the people you encounter. Studying nursing in Australia will give you a broad set of skills to work as a general or mental health nurse. Nursing will give you a wide range of career opportunities in health care.

Nursing is taught all around the world but universities from Australia is globally recognised. Also, 10 of the world’s top 50 institutions are from Australia as recorded by the QS World University Ranking 2020.

Earnings and Jobs

Average Salary for a registered nurse can be up to AUD 65K per year. Staffs working full time can earn $1,480 every week. The more a worker acquires experience the more his earnings grow. It is estimated that there will be almost 147,000 employment opportunities over 5 years, approximately 29,400 jobs per year.

Minimum requirements for International students

You need to provide your English language test results.

IELTS : The lowest score of 7 in each band.

OET : The lowest score of B in each band.

PTE : The overall 65 with no individual band lower than 65.

TOEFL iBT : the lowest score of 94 with a minimum of following score listening-24,   speaking-23, writing-27 and reading-24.

Full Nursing Course

Certificate III in Nursing

This is a six-month TAFE qualification that gives you minimum eligibility to work as a nursing assistant, ward person, patient care attendant, and nursing support worker.

Certificate IV in Nursing

It is also a six-month course where you will learn about the human body and health. After you complete the course you will meet the entry requirements for the Diploma of Nursing but will not be eligible to work in any sector.

Diploma of Nursing

To be an enrolled nurse you have to complete this two-year course. Subjects in the course include medication infection biology and physiology IV injections and general nursing.

Bachelor of Nursing

This three-year course will ensure that you have scientific knowledge and skills with hands-on experience. You will be using modern technology in a safe environment before working with real patients. After completing the course, you will be ready to register and work as a Registered Nurse. The average fees for masters will differ between AUD 27K and AUD 35K.

Masters of Nursing

The period of this course is 2 years both full-time or part-time. The average fees for masters will differ between AUD 27K and AUD 35K.

Career Outcomes

Clinical Nursing

Registered Nurse (Mental Health, Anaesthetic, Paediatrics, Surgical, Disability and Rehabilitation)

Registered Midwives

Nurse Researchers

Emergency Nursing

Neonatal Nursing

Perioperative Nursing

Where to study?

We have listed down a few institutions where you can pursue your career choosing the subject Nursing:

The University of Sydney

University of Technology Sydney

Monash University

The University of Queensland

Deakin University

Griffith University

Migration Aspect

Based on your job as a nurse in Australia you can also apply for permanent Employer Nomination Scheme visa, Temporary Skill Shortage Visa or permanent Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme visa.

In conclusion, nursing could be the best profession for you if you have excellent communication skills, demonstrate initiative and prudent when managing individuals from all foundation and societies.

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