Choose Australia to Make a Bright Nursing Career
Nursing is a noble profession that revolves around taking care of sick people and bringing them back to a healthy life. The responsibilities of a qualified nurse include offering medication, advice, immediate care, and so on. Extensive training and studies are required to become a successful nurse. Knowledge of modern equipment and healthcare facilities are also needed to be a competent nurse.
Australia is an ideal destination for Filipinos to pursue a career in the nursing field. In fact, many Filipino students choose to work and study in Australia in different areas. With some top-ranked universities and globally recognised education, Australia is like a paradise to students looking forward to pursuing higher education abroad. When it comes to nursing profession, Australian nursing graduates are given preference by international recruiters and healthcare settings.
On the other hand, Australia itself needs qualified nurses as local graduates are insufficient to meet the needs of the Australian healthcare industry. That’s the reason why occupation-related to nursing are often featured in the Skilled Occupation List and the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List. Which means you will enjoy higher job opportunities if you choose to study nursing in Australia.
Main career opportunities for nurses in Australia are:
Intensive care nursing
Care for mentally-challenged nursing
Emergency nursing
Community health nursing
Aged care
Education nursing
Medical/hospital nursing
IRON or Bridging Program for Nurses
Higher job opportunities, higher pay and a laid-back environment, are the chief factors attracting Filipinos and other international nurses towards Australia. Since nursing practice rules and regulations are different in all countries, you can join the IRON or bridging programme for nurses in Australia to achieve skills based on Australian settings. It’s the right program to acquire competitive skills and get APHRA registration.
The program is specially designed for those overseas nurses who have studied outside Australia but want to work in Australia. During the program, nurses learn work ethics, teamwork, official communication, running of modern equipment etc. Once completed, graduates can apply for the AHPRA registration to enjoy higher employability in the market.
Where to Seek Help from?
If you have made your mind but still want to know more about Australia, you can speak to an expert education consultant. An education consultant will guide you on the Australian visa application process, universities, Australian scholarships for international students, accommodation, and many different career pathways.
AECC Global is a renowned education agency in the Philippines which has been offering some excellent education consultation services for a long time throughout the Philippines and many other countries.