Return to Practice and initial registration for overseas qualified nurses

Division 1, Division 2, Division 3 of the nursing and midwifery board of australia

This is a 12 week course specially designed to fulfil the registration requirements for Division 1, Division 2, and Division 3 of the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia.

(This includes lapsed registration in Psychiatric qualification and Midwifery qualification.)

  
Course Structure
The RTP / IRON courses consist of a minimum 80 hours of directed learning and 400 hours of supervised clinical placement. The course is offered full time over the 12 weeks.

  
Theoretical Component
The RTP / IRON courses consist of a minimum of 80 hours theory, providing an overview of nursing practice in the contemporary Australian society and Health Care Systems.

 

Clinical Component
All participants will undertake 10 weeks of fully supervised clinical experiences in one of the Mercy Health Acute Care facilities.

Some participants in the Division 1 and Division 2 programs may be allocated to a rotation in an Aged Care Facility.

Each participant is required to demonstrate competencies that meet Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council National Competency Standards. All participants must satisfactorily complete clincial skills assessments and clinical competencies at a beginning level practitioner.

 


Application Requirements

Applicants must:

Complete the application form and send along with the following:

Phase 1

  • Must provide an original or certified valid NBV approval letter indicating which course they have permission to complete. This includes any requirements as stated within this letter. (This NBV letter is valid for two years from the date of issue); or
  • Provide a letter from the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) stating that they will be eligible for registration upon satisfactory completion of the course.
  • (IRON course applicants) Provide evidence of English Language Competency which candidates must achieve a score of a least 7.0 in all four components of the IELTS which includes reading, listening, writing and speaking; with an overall band of at least 7.0 or OET with an overall pass with grades A or B only, in each of the four components of reading, listening, writing and speaking.
  • (IRON course applicants) A minimum of 3 years recent acute care experience is required.
  • (RTP course applicants) A minimum of 5 years acute care nursing experience is required.
  • Must provide an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (no longer than 5 pages) with 2 professional references.
  • Short letter outlining the reason for requesting entry to the course.

Phase 2


  • An interview
  • Police clearance certificate, and Working with Children Check (If residing in Australia)
  • Proof of Immunisation for Hepatitis B, Tetanus/diptheria/whooping cough (clincial placement requirement).

     

    Application Fee:
    $100.00 AUD
    Application fee must be received with the application, or the application will not be assessed.


    Cost:
    This is a full fee paying Program.

    Please contact Rachael Connor for details of course fees.

    Click here for the Application Form: Registration for Overseas Nurses

    Click here for the Application Form: Return to Practice

     


    Further information can be obtained by contacting:

    Rachael Connor, Return to Practice Program Coordinator

    Ph: (03) 9216 8990
    Email:   rconnor@mercy.com.au