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Australia
Australia can offer you just about anything you want. Your only
problem might be time! It is a big place and there is a lot to
see. From large cities offering great culture and nightlife to
remote outposts and unspoilt environment. The great thing about
nursing is that your career can take you to all these
places!
To work in Australia as a nurse, you must have a valid
working permit or visa. If you do not hold an Australian or New
Zealand passport then you will need to look at the options
below.
1. The Working Holiday Visa
The working holiday visa is valid for a period of 12 months
and allows you to work in any area of Australia as long as you
don't work for the one employer for longer than 6 months.
Australia offers working holiday visas to certain passport
holders only. The criteria are as follows
(a) You must be 30 years or under in age
(b) You must hold a passport from one of the following
countries
UK, Canada, Holland, Japan, Ireland, Korea, Malta, Germany,
Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Hong Kong, Finland, Cyprus, France,
Italy, Belgium, Taiwan. This visa will allow you to work
in Australia but not your family or dependents.
If you do not meet the above criteria then you are not
eligible for a working holiday visa.
2. Sponsored Work Permit - Employer Sponsorship
This visa is for the following people
(a) Those who are not eligible for a working holiday visa
(b) Those seeking to come to Australia for longer
than 12 months
(c) Those looking to come to Australia with family
(d) Those who have used their working holiday visa
and want to stay in Australia or come back to Australia
This visa is supplied to you by your employer once
you have secured work from them. Nurses must first hold current registration
as an RN in Australia to apply for work and this visa.
Australian immigration will also ask that you complete a medical
examination and criminal record screen.
For more information on visas visit the Australian
Immigration Website at www.immi.gov.au
New Zealand
1. The Working Holiday Visa
For those between the ages of 18 and 30 NZ offers a
working holiday visa. Applicants must also possess a
passport from one of the following countries.
Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy,
Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Malta, Holland, Norway, Singapore,
Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, UK, USA.
The working holiday visa is generally for 12 months
in length however depending on your passport nationality it
could be longer.
2. Skilled Visa
To apply for this visa you must hold current
registration as a nurse in New Zealand. If you are not currently
registered as a nurse in NZ, then please complete this part of
the application first. A skilled visa will allow you and your
family to move to New Zealand to live and work. Generally you
need the following before you can apply and meet the immigration
department criteria.
- Good Health
- Fluent English ( pass in IELTS if required)
- Current Registration as a Registered Nurse
- Clear Criminal Record History
- Under the age of 56 years
Applicants for this visa are based on a points system.
Preferential points are given to applicants who have the
following
- A written job offer in New Zealand
- A minimum 2 years full time working experience
- Current Registration as a Registered Nurse
For more information on working visas for New Zealand visit
the NZ immigration website at www.immigration.govt.nz
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