Want to Work as a Nurse in Australia? You’ll Need AHPRA Registration First

If your dream is to work in Australia as a nurse, we’ve got good news: healthcare employers across the country are actively hiring. But here’s the catch—before you can even be considered, you must already have your AHPRA registration.

And that’s where most internationally qualified nurses get stuck.

At SOLVi Recruitment, we’ve launched a dedicated recruitment service to connect internationally qualified, AHPRA-registered nurses with fantastic healthcare employers across Australia. But if you haven’t secured your AHPRA registration yet, you’re not eligible to register with us—and employers won’t wait.

Why Employers Won’t Consider You Without AHPRA

Australian healthcare employers need staff now. They’re not going to shortlist candidates who are many months away from being ready - remember, you still have lengthy processing for the visa requirements too!

Even if you’re an experienced nurse overseas, without AHPRA registration, you simply can’t practise in Australia. Employers know this. That’s why they won’t waste time interviewing or offering roles to someone who still needs to:

• Complete their AHPRA registration
  

• Possibly complete an outcomes-based assessment (OBA)
  

• Apply for a skills assessment (if needed)
  

• Wait for their visa processing
  

By the time you complete all of that, the job will be long gone.

You need to be ready to go, and that starts with having your AHPRA registration already approved.

What Is AHPRA Registration and Why Does It Matter?

AHPRA stands for the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, and it’s the body responsible for registering nurses and other health professionals in Australia.

To work as a nurse in Australia—even if you have decades of experience overseas—you must first apply for registration through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA), which operates under AHPRA.

Without this registration, you’re not recognised as qualified to work in Australia’s healthcare system.

SOLVi Recruitment Is Only for AHPRA Registered Nurses

We’re not a generic job board or a recruitment agency that pushes you into roles you’re not eligible for SOLVi Recruitment is a recruitment talent pool for nurses who are already qualified to work in Australia.

We help connect AHPRA-registered nurses with healthcare employers who are ready to hire. That means:

• Roles that are relevant to your skills and experience
  

• Guidance and support tailored to your visa or location goals
  

• Genuine opportunities to work in metro, regional, or coastal areas
  

But none of that starts until your registration is sorted.

What If You Don’t Have AHPRA Registration Yet?

If you haven’t secured your registration yet—don’t stress. We’ve built the exact tool you need.

🎓 Our Nurse Registration Course at www.nurseregistration.com is a complete, step-by-step online program that walks you through the exact process you need to follow. It helps you:

• Identify which of the six registration pathways applies to you
  

• Understand English language requirements
  

• Avoid delays and common mistakes
  

• Get clear on what documents to provide
  

• Learn how to complete your application accurately
  

You’ll also gain access to a private community of internationally qualified nurses who are going through the same process—with regular updates, expert support, and the motivation to keep going.

And once your registration is approved, you’ll unlock access to create a recruitment profile with SOLVi Recruitment, putting you on the radar for job opportunities in Australia.

Don’t Miss Out on Opportunities

Right now, employers across Australia are hiring—but they won’t hold a job open while you finish your registration. The longer you delay, the more opportunities you miss.

👉 If you’re serious about living and working in Australia, the very first step is to get your AHPRA registration sorted.

Start your registration journey today with our Nurse Registration Course at: www.nurseregistration.com

💡 Registration is the key that unlocks career opportunities—and we’ll show you how to do it right.

💼 Want Legal Help With Migration Too?

If you’re also planning to migrate to Australia — and want expert legal assistance with your visa, ANMAC assessment, state nomination, or family inclusion — book a consultation with SOLVi Migration, an Australian immigration law firm specialising in independent migration for nurses.

Ready to Do This Properly?

At SOLVi Migration, we’re not just here to help you tick boxes — we’re an Australian immigration law firm that specialises in helping internationally qualified nurses build the right pathway to live and work in Australia long-term.

✅ We help you plan your AHPRA registration and your visa pathway side-by-side

✅ We give legal advice so you avoid costly mistakes

✅ We assess your full situation — including family, work history, and goals.