Each State or Territory in Australia has its own Nurses Registration Board, located in each capital city. Which ever state of Australia you wish to work in will require registration in that state.

Australian Nurses Registration Board Websites

Generally speaking, most Nurses apply for their initial Registration in the state they first wish to work in. Then as they work their way around Australia they apply to each different state under a process known as mutual recognition. Remember - you will incur a fee for each State / Territory Nurses Board you register with.

Who is eligible for registration as a Nurse within Australia?

If you undertook your initial nursing training in the following countries you may be eligible to practice in Australia by registering directly with an Australian State Nurses Registration Board.

  • United Kingdom
  • Republic of Ireland
  • New Zealand
  • United States of America
  • Canada

If you trained as a nurse in the following countries then you must show evidence of English language competency for the following countries-

  • Republic of South Africa
  • Quebec
  • Zimbabwe
  • Singapore
  • Hong Kong
  • Netherlands

Not sure if your qualifications are transferable to Australia? Go to the National Assessment Body for Nursing, the Australian Nursing Council, for further information.


*** West Australian Nursing Agency is a preferred supplier to all WA Government Healthcare Facilities and
Australian Defence Force (ADF), and is a South Australian Health Services panel member ***

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