Guide · Registered Nurse
How to work as a Registered Nurse in Australia
Pick the country you’re coming from for the registration or skills assessment route, English, the police certificate and the employer sponsorship list that apply.
General information, not migration advice. Speak to a registered migration agent (MARA) for advice on your situation.
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Overview
In Australia this role is listed as Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) (ANZSCO 254415).
To work as a registered nurse in Australia you need registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) through Ahpra. ANMAC separately assesses overseas nursing qualifications for skilled migration purposes.
Sources
- NMBA: internationally qualified nurses and midwives(opens in a new tab)checked 18 October 2026
- ANMAC skilled migration services(opens in a new tab)checked 18 October 2026
English
English test result (IELTS, OET, PTE or TOEFL). IELTS Academic 7 (writing 6.5), OET, PTE Academic or TOEFL iBT at the NMBA standard.
Source
- Accepted English tests (Ahpra)(opens in a new tab)checked 18 October 2026
Employer sponsorship list
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). General information based on the official list as of 18 October 2026. Not visa advice: a registered migration agent can advise.
Source
- Federal Register of Legislation: LIN 24/089(opens in a new tab)checked 18 October 2026
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