Applying for registration to work as a healthcare professional in Australia is the first step to working with Aspen Medical. The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is the governing body for all clinical registrations

The Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia (NMBA) has approved the following steps for you to get registered: 

• Criminal history 
• English language skills  
• Recency of practice
• Professional indemnity insurance arrangements.

Step 1: Check whether your qualifications are in line with Australia’s contemporary approach to education  

Check My Qualifications  

If your qualifications do not align with AHPRA requirements, you are unlikely to gain registration in Australia. Continue to Step 2 if you have the appropriate qualifications. 

Step 2: Complete the Criminal History Check 

International Criminal History Check  

Step 3: If you come from a non-English speaking country, take the International English Language Test. This is required to get registration in Australia 

https://ielts.com.au/australia  

Step 4: Apply for AHPRA registration  

Make sure you upload all required documentation such as your university degree, post-graduate qualifications and experience. Download the instructions to apply for registration 

https://www.ahpra.gov.au/Registration/International-practitioners.aspx  

Step5: Inform Aspen Medical once your registration has been granted

This can take anywhere from a week to several months.   

Step 6: Aspen Medical may be eligible to sponsor registered nurses on temporary skill shortage visas

In this instance, we will commence the visa process on your behalf.