Program details

INTERNATIONALLY QUALIFIED NURSES TO AUSTRALIAN REGISTERED NURSES FAST-TRACKED PROGRAM – THE “PROGRAM”

• 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 1-2 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. An Employer Nomination Scheme (186) visa sponsorship to work and live in Australian permanently will be sought from the employer, after 3 years employment with the employer as a Registered Nurse, as part of the Program.
• Dependants can also be sponsored and have full 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 within the first 3 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 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.
• Undertake Professional Development RN training in aged care. The training is designed to prepare nurses to work as registered nurses in an Australian aged care and health care setting.
• 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 12 month period to meet the NMBA English proficiency Standards of IELTS Level 7.0 (or equivalent test).
• Placement in metro, regional or remote locations across Australia.
• Driving licence is highly desirable.
• Covid-19 vaccination mandatory (vaccines approved by the Australian authorities).
• 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 12 month period from arrival in Australia.

The Internationally Qualified Nurses to Australian Registered Nurses Fast-Tracked Program provides skill sets and support services that are essential to the success of this unique and exclusive program and comprise as follows;

• NMBA NCLEX and OSCE best-practice preparatory training.
• Professional development training.
• Visa application and lodgement.
• Assistance with securing employment opportunities.
• Assistance upon arrival in Australia and transport to work facilities.
• One month free accommodation.
• Potential for employer nomination visa for permanent residency upon attaining Australian registration and working for the employer for 3 years as a registered nurse.

THE INTERNATIONALLY QUALIFIED NURSES (IQN) PROGRAM TO AUSTRALIAN REGISTRATION (RN) FAST-TRACKED PROGRAM IS AN EXCLUSIVE PROGRAM OFFERED ONLY BY KEY 2 CARE HEALTH SOLUTIONS, AUSTRALIA.

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.
• Learn high in demand skills for RNs working in aged care and improve your English communication skills.
• Learn leadership skills.
• Earn and learn during your stay in Australia.
• 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 have full working rights.
• Be fully supported in all these activities by Key 2 Care Health Solutions.

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.
• Nurses must commit to undertake the designated NMBA NCLEX and OSCE preparatory training and examinations within a 12 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 12 month period from arrival in Australia to attain Australian registration.
• Nurses must be willing to work in metro, regional and/or rural areas of Australia to enhance their employment prospects.
• 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 to RN Fastrack Program 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 across a number of scenarios 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.
• The OSCE preparatory training and examination is intended to be undertaken within the first 6 to 9 months from arrival in Australia.
• 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).
• Key 2 Care Health Solutions will prepare a dossier of each nurse upon enrolment into the Program and provide the dossier to our partnering employer organisations.
• Key 2 Care Health Solutions will facilitate interviews with employer organisations.
• Key 2 Care Health Solutions will provide ongoing support for nurses.
• Nurses can earn approximately between AUD22-AUD25 per hour and work full time (38 hours per week) as personal carers. The hourly rate can increase with overtime and shift loadings.
• 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

Visa

TEMPORARY SKILL SHORTAGE VISA 482 – LABOUR AGREEMENT STREAM

• This visa is for skilled workers nominated by employers who have a Labour Agreement. It allows nurses to live and work in Australia temporarily.
• Under the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (482) the nurses can stay in Australia up to 4 years. The duration and stay of the nurses will be determined by the length stipulated by the employer. Nurses undertaking the IQN to RN Fastrack Program will be offered a shorter visa (1-2 years) as personal carers, with a subsequent longer visa upon attaining Australian registration as registered nurses, which will generally be for 3 years.
• Under the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (482) the nurses must be sponsored. The nurses must abide by all the conditions of the visa and sponsorship requirements as outlined in the Home Affairs website (https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visalisting/temporary-skill-shortage-482). The nurses can only work for the nominated employer and can only work in the nominated occupation.
• Spouses can be sponsored under the Temporary Skill Shortage Visa and have full working rights.
• Nurses must be up to 45 years of age.
• Nurses must have a minimum of 4 year’s work experience post-graduation.
• Nurses can only work for one employer during the duration of the visa.

EMPLOYER NOMINATION SCHEME (SUBCLASS 186) VISA

• This visa lets skilled workers, who are nominated by an employer, live and work in Australia permanently.
• Nurses will need to have attained Australian registration as a registered nurse and worked for the employer for 3 years as a registered nurse for the employer to consider applying for an employer nomination scheme (186) visa

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 and able to achieve the required English proficiency to apply for Australian registration. 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 will only be processed 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 of a 482 visa recipient can work full time (38 hours) anywhere in Australia.

Costs & Payment terms

COST

Cost of the IQN to RN Fast-Tracked Program is outlined below – all cost is in AUD$

1st Payment: Enrolment in the IQN to RN Fast-Tracked Program	$ 2,500.00
2nd Payment: Visa Processing Fees	$ 2,000.00
3rd Payment: On Approval of the Visa	$ 14,000.00
Total	$ 18,500.00

NOTE: Any cost associated with health insurance cover, air ticket, medical checks, airport taxes, applicable local taxes/processing fees, personal expenses, will be borne by the nurses.

PAYMENT TERMS

Key 2 Care Health Solutions payment terms are as follows;

• Cost of the IQN to RN Fast-Tracked Program to Key 2 Care Health Solutions shall be paid:
• $2,500 upon enrolment in the program.
• $2,000 prior to processing and lodgement of visa application.
• $14,000 upon visa being granted

Documentation

• An IQN to RN Fast-Tracked Program Candidate Agreement must be signed by the nurses, agent and Key2Care as part of the enrolment in the program.
• All required documents must be submitted along with the application form.
  • Student Dozier (Cover)
  • Copy of Bachelor of Nursing Qualification Award or Diploma of Nursing
  • Copy of Bachelor of Nursing Qualification Transcript or Diploma of Nursing
  • IELTS/OET/Other English Proficiency Test
  • Identification – Copy of Passport Bio Page
  • Current Photograph
  • Certificate of Registration with Nursing Board/Council
  • Resume
  • Signed IQN to RN Fast-Tracked Program Candidate Statement
  • At least one reference letter from employer
  • Key 2 Learning Enrolment Form
  • Payment received prior to Enrolment in the Program
  • Key 2 Learning College Introduction Email to nurses sent
  • Work Experience & Other Recognition Letters/Credentials

Refund Policy

• Key 2 Care Health Solutions will refund AUD$4,500 in the event of the nurses visa being declined. Key 2 Care Health Solutions will provide a refund to the Candidate within 7 days upon receiving notification that the visa has been declined.
• Key 2 Care Health Solutions will refund 50% (AUD$ 9,250) of the cost of the program in the event of;
  • The nurse’s visa is granted and;
  • The nurse elects not to proceed with the Program and;
  • The nurse advises Key 2 Care Health Solutions of this decision in writing within 30 days of the visa being granted and;
  • The nurse has paid the full payment of AUD $ 18,500
• Key 2 Care Health Solutions will provide a refund to the nurses within 21 days from notification by the Nurses that elect not to proceed with the Program.
• Key 2 Care Health Solutions reserves the right to provide no refund after 30 days from the nurses receiving a notification that the visa has been granted and the Nurses having elected to proceed with the Program. For the avoidance of doubt the nurses are deemed to proceed with the Program if the nurses have not provided any written communication to the contrary.

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).
• Temporary Skill Shortage Visa 482 preparation and lodgement – 1-month from receipt of all required information from the nurse.
• Assessment and decision by Australian Department of Home Affairs – 1 month.
• NMBA OSCE Preparatory Training – Study program 6 months. 1 day per month trainer support. 2 days exam simulation at Key 2 Learning College clinical lab facilities. OSCE Preparatory Training program to be undertaken in Australia.
• NMBA OSCE Examination – subject to NMBA Adelaide Simulation Centre availability (in Australia).
• The timelines are indicative only and might be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic or other unforeseen factors.

NOTE: The first two steps can be undertaken concurrently (ie. Nurses can commence studies while applying for visa and awaiting Australian immigration assessment and decision).

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 IQN to RN Fastrack Program.
• Key 2 Care Health Solutions, Key 2 Learning College, Employer Organisation, and Agents disclaim any timelines associated with the nurses undertaking the IQN to RN Fastrack Program. The timelines are provided as indicative timelines and can be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic situation or other unforeseen factors.
• The NMBA costs to undertake the NCLEX and OSCE examination and any other related costs by the NMBA are not covered under the Internationally Qualified Nurses to Australian Registered Nurses Fast-Tracked Program and must be paid by the nurses.