Overseas Qualified Nurses and Midwives

This information is for registered nurses and midwives whose qualifications were gained outside Australia, and provides advice on gaining employment in South Eastern Sydney Illawarra Health.

• The role of the registered nurse and midwife in Australia
• Applying for professional registration
• Language competency requirements
• Rates of pay for registered nurses and midwives in NSW
• Work and sponsorship within South Eastern Sydney Illawarra Health
• Lodge an expression of interest
• Obtain sponsorship
• Health tests
• Notification and conditions of sponsorship
• Medical cover while in Australia
• More information about Sydney, the Illawarra and New South Wales