If you’d like to work and travel as a nurse, Healthcare Australia will make your dream adventure a reality. We have the support of over 18 national offices dedicated to guiding you through the complete process of working and travelling as a nurse in Australia.

Moving to a new country and travelling across different locations is an exciting opportunity, but for some applicants, it can also be overwhelming. To assist with this, our friendly team can guide you in finding suitable travel and accommodation for your needs. We can also connect you with past applicants who are always happy to share their experiences and tips for travelling around new locations.

When to start your AHPRA application depends on your travel plans and your individual circumstances. You should allow plenty of time to gather the necessary documentation and also complete the application form. For Nursing, the average application takes approximately 4-5 months to process and be assessed and approved in principle.

Once your application is approved in principle you will be required to present in person to one of the AHPRA offices in Australia within a certain timeframe to finalise your registration. We often see people misjudging the application timeframes and arriving in Australia without being able to practise. Our international team can guide you through the entire AHPRA application to make sure it perfectly aligns with your travel plans!

If you hold registration in New Zealand, you may be able to apply under the Trans-Tasman agreement rather than applying as an international applicant. The Trans-Tasman process is a much quicker process.

While there is no age limit to work as a nurse in Australia or to apply for AHPRA registration. Different Australian visa’s do have different age limit requirements. Some countries are eligible to apply for a working holiday visa up to the age of 35! Connect with our international team to help understand your visa options better.

There are fees involved with getting yourself ready to work in healthcare in Australia including your AHPRA registration, visa costs, vaccinations and travel costs. Reach out to us today so we can best guide you based on your personal circumstances.

Yes, we have every part of Australia covered! Healthcare Australia is a national agency with 18 offices across Australia and a dedicated Travel Nurse team. You only need to register with Healthcare Australia once as we can transfer your file and set you up with work wherever you want to go. Our HCA staff can help make sure you satisfy the local state requirements.

Healthcare Australia has helped thousands of nurses travel and work across Australia or find their perfect permanent role. Travelling by yourself can be overwhelming for some nurses but our international team will be with you every step of the way and provide assistance where needed. We can put you in touch with other nurses who have completed their adventure or are in the same stage of their journey as you!  Connect with other nurses on our Working Holiday Nurses Facebook group to share tips, seek advice and get real information from other nurses who are walking the same path.

Working in locations beyond the metro areas can open up great nursing career opportunities and be extremely rewarding, allowing you to experience a different side of the Australian culture. You have the chance to truly make a difference by helping to improve the health and lives of Australians living in rural and remote areas. Above all, as a Remote Area Nurse (RAN) you’ll work with very different cultures and experience a unique lifestyle in some of Australia’s most beautiful and iconic places.

Contracts can vary in length from a few weeks to a few months, learn more about Travel Nurse placements with HCA! Contact our international team to learn more about rural and remote placements during your travels!

Registration: http://www.ahpra.gov.au
Taxation Information: http://www.ato.gov.au
Visas and Immigration: http://www.border.gov.au
Australia information: http://www.australia.com/en