Program details

INTERNATIONALLY QUALIFIED NURSES AUSTRALIAN REGISTRATION TRANSITION PROGRAM – GCEP 2.0

• An exciting opportunity for Bachelor of Nursing qualified nurses who wish to study, work and gain Australian registration as registered nurses.
• Sponsored visa - initially for 2 years as a personal care worker and upon attainment of Australian registration as a Registered Nurse, sponsorship and employment would continue, as a Registered Nurse.
• Dependants can also be sponsored and have a maximum of twenty hours (20) per week working rights under the Program.
• Opportunity to attain Australian permanent residency. Ongoing employment after attaining permanent residency.
• Nurse applicants must be no older than 45 years of age.
• Study for the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) under Key 2 Learning College best-practice preparatory training. The NCLEX preparatory training is an intensive training program delivered online in the nurse’s home country and in Australia within the first 6 months from enrolment in the Program. The OSCE preparatory training will be undertaken in Australia and will comprise both online learning using Key 2 Learning College’s bespoke learning resources, online lectures, and tutorials, and a practical 2-day OSCE examination simulation at our Canberra’s clinical lab facilities. The training is supported by an RN trainer and assessor from Key2Care. Nurses will have two attempts to undertake the OSCE examination, one in the first 12 months of the program and another after a further 6 months (18 months).
• Nurses will also participate in a best-practice 24-month Professional Development training program which will be undertaken through a combination of online lectures and tutorials, workplace based training and self-learning through the provision of comprehensive Key 2 Learning resources. This professional development training will ensure nurses have all the required skills and knowledge to practice effectively and efficiently as an Australian registered nurse in an aged care setting. In addition, the professional development training will also assist the nurses to gain additional skills and knowledge to prepare them for the OSCE examination.
• Nurses must have an IELTS of no band less than 6.0 in the academic stream or equivalent English test. Nurses must undertake to improve their English language proficiency over a 24 month period to meet the NMBA English proficiency Standards of IELTS Level 7.0 (or equivalent test).
• Nurses undertaking the Program must sign a statutory declaration that they will commit to undertaking all the required preparatory training and undertake the NMBA examinations to attain Australian registration as registered nurses (RN) within a 24-month period from arrival in Australia.
• Nurses who do not show a minimum satisfactory performance during the NCLEX and OSCE training will be withdrawn from the program.
• Placement in metropolitan, regional, or remote locations across Australia as per the employer requirements
• Driving licence is highly desirable.
• Covid-19 vaccination mandatory (vaccines approved by the Australian authorities).

KEY BENEFITS

• Work with leading Australian aged care and health care organisations.
• Gain Australian registration as a Registered Nurses with the ability to practice in Australia and anywhere else in the world.
• Apply for Australian permanent residency through employer nominated permanent residency visa – subject to you becoming an Australian registered nurse and the employer nominating you for permanent residency.
• Learn high in demand skills for RNs working in aged care and improve your English communication skills.
• Learn leadership skills.
• Further your international career.
• Further your education career.
• Experience a new culture, make new friends, and visit exciting new places.
• Bring your immediate family with you – they can work 20 hours per week.
• Be fully supported in all these activities by Key 2 Care Health Solutions and Key 2 Learning College.

ELIGIBILITY

• Nurses must have Bachelor of Nursing qualification and a minimum of 4 years of work experience post-graduation and be registered with a Nursing Council or Board in their home country.
• Candidates must demonstrate that they are currently employed.
• Nurses must have worked full time as a registered nurses in their home country for at least 12 months in the last 24 months.
• Nurses must commit to undertake the designated NMBA NCLEX and OSCE preparatory training and examinations within a 24-month period from arrival in Australia to attain Australian registration.
• Nurses must have a minimum IELTS Level 6.0 (or equivalent test) average with no band lower than IELTS 6.0. Nurses must commit to undertake any English language skills training to meet the NMBA English language proficiency Standards of IELTS Level 7.0 (or equivalent test) within a 24-month period from arrival in Australia to obtain Australian registration.
• Nurses must comply with all visa requirements.
• Nurses must cooperate with Key 2 Care Health Solutions personnel.
• Nurses must sign and adhere to all the requirements of the IQN Australian Registration Transition Program - GCEP 2.0 Candidate Agreement.

WHY IS THE NMBA NCLEX AND OSCE PREPARATORY TRAINING ESSENTIAL?

• The NCLEX theoretical examination is a demanding and challenging examination initially developed to test the skills and knowledge of US graduate nurses before being accepted to practice as registered nurses in the US. The failure rate for overseas nurses undertaking the NCLEX examination can be high and requires a high degree of study and preparation before undertaking this examination.
• The OSCE examination is a practical examination designed to test the nurse’s clinical skills and knowledge, as well as an understanding of the Australian health care system. Nurses are tested acrossseveralscenarios and adequate preparation is essential to pass this examination.
• The NCLEX preparatory training and examination is intended to be undertaken prior to arrival in Australia and withing the first 3 months from enrolment in the Program. A further 3 months of additional support will be provided for those nurses that require additional assistance. Failure to show satisfactory performance during the first 6 months of the NCLEX preparatory training will result in withdrawal from the program.
• The OSCE preparatory training and examination is intended to be undertaken within the first 12 months from arrival in Australia. A further 6 months training will be provided for those nurses who have not been successful or have not attempted the OSCE examination in the first 12 months of study.
• A full outline of the training including learning resources will be provided to nurses as part of the Program.

WORK OPPORTUNITIES

• Nurses have full working rights and are entitled to work full time under the provision of the visa (38 hours a week).
• Nurses will be able to apply for positions as registered nurses upon attaining Australian registration. An indicative entry level registered nurse salary in Australia is $76,981 per year.
• Dependents will be allowed to work 20 hours per week. Once a nurse obtains Australian registration dependents may be allowed to work full time (38 hours per week).

Program Timelines

The indicative timeline of the Program are as follows:

• NBMA NCLEX Preparatory Training and Examination – Study program 3-months, 2 days per week plus self-study (virtual/online learning while being in home country). A further 3 months of study will be provided if deemed necessary.
• NMBA OSCE Preparatory Training – Study program 12 months. 1 day per month online lectures. 4 days per month trainer support. 2 days exam simulation at Key 2 Learning College clinical lab facilities. A further 6 months of training and an additional 2 days simulation training will be provided for those nurses requiring additional preparation training support. OSCE Preparatory Training program to be undertaken in Australia.
• NMBA OSCE Examination – subject to NMBA Adelaide Simulation Centre availability (in Australia).
• Professional Development 24 month training will be need be undertaken under this program. Training will comprise of 1 day per month lecture, 4 days per month trainer support and 24 months’ workplace-based training at the employer site. Self-learning will also be required to be undertaken by the nurses.
• The timelines are indicative only and might be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic or other unforeseen factors.

Program Fees

The total fees for the Program are $15,000. Payment to be made in 3 installments:

• First installment:

  
  $2,500 prior to the commencement of the Program. This is to be paid within 7 days from enrolment into the Program.
  
  

• Second installment:

  
  $2,000 prior to visa application. This is to be paid within 7 days of the Candidate being notified by Key 2 Care to proceed with the visa preparation and lodgement.
  
  

• Third installment:

  
  $10,500 upon Training Visa (407) approval. This is to be paid within 7 days from the Candidate being notified that visa has been approved.
  

Other Terms and Conditions

• Under the IQN Program, Key 2 Care Health Solutions can only accept nurses that have a minimum IELTS Level 6.0 across all bands or higher (No band lower than 6.0) – this is to ensure they have adequate communication skills with the elderly residents Nurses must also have a minimum of 4 years of work experience as registered nurses and be registered with a nursing council or body in their home country.
• Key 2 Care Health Solutions and collaborating parties will not process any visas for spouses as accommodation being offered is only for the nurses. Also, there are accommodation shortages in Australia. Spouses might find it difficult and/or expensive to find accommodation. Nurses could apply for a visa for their spouse once in Australia as a subsequent entrant. However, the cost of the visa application, accommodation, etc, would be at the expense of the nurses. Application for spouses to be processed only after the nurses have been in Australia for a minimum of 2 months.
• Key 2 Care Health Solutions requires that nurses wishing to bring spouses and family to Australia advise of this decision prior to the commencement of the visa application for the spouses. This decision also needs to be communicated to the employer.
• Dependents can work up to twenty hours (20) per week anywhere in Australia

Disclaimers

• Key 2 Care Health Solutions, Key 2 Learning College, Employer Organisation, and Agents disclaim any Visa or immigration outcomes as a result of the nurses undertaking the Australian Registration Transition Program – GCEP 2.0.
• Key 2 Care Health Solutions, Key 2 Learning College, Employer Organisation, and Agents disclaim any timelines associated with the nurses undertaking the Australian Registration Transition Program – GCEP 2.0. The timelines are provided as indicative timelines.
• The NMBA costs to undertake the NCLEX and OSCE examination and any other related costs by the NMBA are not covered under the Australian Registration Transition Program GCEP 2.0 and must be paid by the nurses.