Frequently Asked Questions:
 1.
I am a registered Nurse in India. Am I
eligible to work in Australia?
2.
Why do so many nurses choose to work in Australia?
3.
What grades and specialties can find work in Australia?
4.
How do I get registration?
5.
Is there an age limit for nurses wishing to work in Australia
or New Zealand?
6.
Can I apply for a post directly without the help of a
Consultancy/Agency?
7.
Is there a minimum length of time I have to go for?
8.
Does the Consultancy make a decision where candidate work
or do candidate decide themselves?
9.
What are the salaries of nurses in Australia like?
10.
If I like working in Australia, is it possible to extend
my work visa?
11.
If a Nurse has completed the registration
requirements to work in USA, UK, Canada or New Zealand,
and then can she work in Australia?
12.
If a Nurse has have met the registration
requirements in Australia, Can she work in USA, UK?
13.
I have heard that the registration process
may take a long time in USA/UK. How long does it take
for a Nurse to gain registration in Australia? What procedure
should a registered Nurse follow to gain registration?
14.
Is there is Minimum skill level in Australia?
If yes, then what is the minimum salary level for Nurses?
15.
Can my family members accompany me while
I work in Australia?
16.
Can I change my sponsor/employer while
working in Australia?
17.
I have heard that some of the countries
can have very cold or extreme weather. How is the climate
in Australia?
18.
I do not know much about Australia. What
is the social and work culture in Australia. Is Australia
a safe country to work in?
19.
Are we able to freely practice our religion
in Australia?
1.
I am a registered Nurse in India. Am I eligible to work
in Australia?
 .
Ans. In order to work in Australia, a Nurse has to meet
the registration requirements of the state or territory
she intends to work in. The registration requirements
include Competency based assessment program, required
English proficiency Level and practical component training
program.
2.
Why do so many nurses choose to work in Australia?
.
The common reasons for working in Australia are:
a. Work related - less hours,
better conditions, good pay, excellent training,
increased opportunities
b. Lifestyle related - Better
climate, 'easy way-of-life', beautiful beaches,
breathtaking scenery, plentiful and affordable recreational
opportunities
such as surfing, diving, sailing, jet-skiing, climbing,
skiing, etc
3.
What grades and specialties can find work in Australia?
.
We have positions available for all grades and specialties
of nurses but the specialties
most in demand are ICU, A&E, CCU, theatres, paediatric,
PICU, NICU, SCBU, palliative care, oncology, renal,
cardiothoracic, neurology. In addition midwives and
mental health nurses are in demand.
4.
How do I get registration?
.
Every nurse and midwife is required to become registered
and maintain a current practicing license in order to
work in Australia.
In Australia, registration is granted by each individual
state and territory nurse regulatory authority. To register
you will need to contact the nurse regulatory authority
in the state/territory you where you wish to practice
Application forms for registration are available on
the individual nurse regulatory authorities' websites.
For links to the Nurse regulatory authorities, click
here (LINK) for other nurse regulatory authorities
5.
Is there an age limit for nurses wishing to work in
Australia or New Zealand?
.
There is no age limit. Applications from nurses who
would like to work in Australia
or New Zealand at any stage of their career are encouraged.
6.
Can I apply for a post directly without the help of
a Consultancy/Agency?
.
Although it is entirely possible to 'do-it-yourself',
there are substantial advantages
to going through an agency:
A. They gain access to a huge
number of unadvertised vacancies
B. The application processes
for work visas/ nursing board registration/ sponsorship
are complicated and time-consuming. They can take
several months of frequent
phone calls and letters. It is far easier to allow
an agency/consultancy to do all the paper-work.
C. Our candidates will have
the security and peace of mind that they will be going
through a highly reputable Consultancy owned by medical
professionals. All the posts we find for them will
be genuine positions in Australia.
e. Searching for posts, forwarding
a CV and arranging an interview can be very difficult
from overseas. These are services we arrange for all
our candidates.
7.
Is there a minimum length of time I have to go for?
.
Most of the vacancies our partners have for the periods
of 12 months or 24 months initially. We are also able
to organise longer placements if required.
8.
Does the Consultancy make a decision where candidate
work or do candidate decide themselves?
.
The option is exclusively up to the applicant. After
an applicant has submitted his/her CV, he/she will get
a simple questionnaire asking for his/her first choice
and interests. The applicant makes your mind up exactly
where and what position they do. We simply offer a list
of available posts fitting their preferences.
9.
What are the salaries of nurses in Australia like?
.
Nurses in Australia are paid handsomely for their hours
worked. As a rule, nurses are usually contracted to
do 38 hours a week. The income in Australia is of a
similar amount to that in the UK but the money goes
a lot further as the cost of living is much less.
10.
If I like working in Australia, is it possible to extend
my work visa?
.
It is often very easy to extend a work visa up to several
years, however for those candidates wishing to move
permanently to Australia, complications can arise. It
is, however, possible for some candidates to work permanently
and obtain residency in specified areas of Australia.
11.
If a Nurse has completed the registration requirements
to work in USA, UK, Canada or New Zealand, and then
can she work in Australia?
.
If a Nurse has completed the registration requirements
in one of the following countries, then she may be eligible
to gain registration in Australia. In such a scenario,
we advise the Nurse to contact Sapanta to find out the
procedure.
12.
If a Nurse has have met the registration requirements
in Australia, Can she work in USA, UK?
.
If a Nurse has completed the registration requirements
in Australia, then she may be eligible to gain registration
in USA or UK. In such a scenario, we advise the Nurse
to contact Sapanta to find out the procedure.
13.
I have heard that the registration process may take
a long time in USA/UK. How long does it take for a Nurse
to gain registration in Australia? What procedure should
a registered Nurse follow to gain registration?
.
Gaining registration in Australia is a very quick process.
After satisfying the requirements such as Competency
based assessment program, required English proficiency
Level and practical component training program, the
registration may be completed in a span of 10-30 days.
It may take lesser or longer period depending upon the
state or territory you are applying in. for instance,
the Nursing Board of Queensland takes approximately
14 days only. Contact Sapanta to know more about the
abovementioned requirements and how Sapanta can help
you achieve the same.
14.
Is there is Minimum skill level in Australia? If yes,
then what is the minimum salary level for Nurses?
.
In Australia, minimum salary levels are specified through
Gazette notices. At the time of the publication of this
information, the minimum salary level is AUD 37,720
for Registered Nurses.
15.
Can my family members accompany me while I work in Australia?
.
Yes, Australian Immigration laws allow the family members
to come with the main applicant on a long stay business
visa. In fact, majority of the people working in Australia
prefer to stay with their familles. For the purpose
of their arrival and stay in Australia, the Employer/sponsor
can provide the sponsorship for your family as well.
Children of School-age can get enrol in the schools
and the spouse can work full-time as well.
16.
Can I change my sponsor/employer while working in Australia?
.
Your sponsor/employer is the person responsible for
your arrival and stay in Australia. If you want to change
your employer/sponsor, then you need to find another
employer who can sponsor you for the purpose of work
in Australia. For this kind of sponsorship, Immigration
regulations have some requirements, which need to be
satisfied.
17.
I have heard that some of the countries can have very
cold or extreme weather. How is the climate in Australia?
.
Australia is blessed with a very good climate and the
life style in Australia revolves around enjoying its
moderate weather round the year. It is also one of the
top holiday destination in the world.
18.
I do not know much about Australia. What is the social
and work culture in Australia. Is Australia a safe country
to work in?
.
Australia has a multi-cultural society with very friendly
people. The standard of living in Australia is among
the highest in the world. The crime rate in Australia
is One of the lowest. Also, the geographical location
of Australia adds to its social, cultural and political
stability as compared to some other developed nations.
19.
Are we able to freely practice our religion in Australia?
.
Yes, Australia is a secular state and has no official
religion.
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