Nursing is one of Australia's most urgently needed healthcare professions, enjoying top priority across federal invitation rounds and state nomination programs (Subclass 189, 190, 491, 482, and 186).
Why Nursing is a Prime PR Pathway
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Federal Priority Processing: Healthcare visas are expedited under Ministerial Direction No. 100 by the Department of Home Affairs.
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Low Point Threshold Invitations: Registered Nurses frequently receive Subclass 189 invitations at 65 to 70 points due to acute hospital and aged care shortages.
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Direct AHPRA & ANMAC Registration: Graduates of approved Australian Bachelor or Master of Nursing programs qualify for direct AHPRA registration and ANMAC Full Skills Assessment.
Core Nursing Specializations on the MLTSSL
Registered Nurse (Aged Care) — ANZSCO 254412
Registered Nurse (Critical Care & Emergency) — ANZSCO 254415
Registered Nurse (Medical) — ANZSCO 254418
Registered Nurse (Perioperative) — ANZSCO 254422
Registered Nurse (Mental Health) — ANZSCO 254423
Midwife — ANZSCO 254111
English Requirements for ANMAC Assessment
ANMAC requires demonstrating English language competency via IELTS Academic (minimum score of 7.0 in all four bands, combinable across 2 sittings within 6 months) or OET (minimum grade B in all four components).