The Royal Women's Hospital conducts a free Initial Registration course for Overseas Nurse and Midwives for registered nurses and midwives.
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The course as per NBV guidelines consists of a minimum of 280 hours and a maximum of 480 hours including 88 hours theory “Those nurses previously registered with restricted practice will only be eligible to undertake their clinical practice in a midwifery setting. This includes direct entry midwives from Australia and overseas who will be registered in division1 but will be professionally bound to practice according to their scope of knowledge and experience in a midwifery setting (NBV, p 16, 2008). The Clinical Assessment Tool provided by the NBV based on the ANMC, NCS for the Registered Midwife are required to be completed and signed off prior to re-registration can occur.
ANMC, National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse and Midwife are required to be completed and signed off prior to re-registration can occur.
If the applicant does not have English as a first language they need to have completed and passed an Occupational English Test - Nursing (OET Test ) OR International Language Testing System (IELTS ) Arranged prior to receiving a letter of acceptance from the NBV.
The OET test must be passed at a Level B or above in all sections. The IELTS must be passed with a score of 6.5 in reading and 7 in writing and speaking. An overall band score of 7 will be required. The English Language Test has validity for a period of 2 years.
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The program is designed for nurses and midwives who have received their nursing or midwifery education in a country other than Australia whom have been approved by the NBV to undertake a period of return to practice in order to achieve NBV registration as a nurse or midwife.
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If a participant is a direct entry midwife (has only worked as a midwife overseas), they may undertake just the midwifery component of the program. Their registration however will be restricted to practice in midwifery areas only.
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Competencies are required to be completed and signed off before re-registration can occur.
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Program criteria
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The applicant must:
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- Demonstrate that their utilisation of English language is appropriate to function as a competent nurse or midwife and be able to provide quality client care.
- Demonstrate sufficient clinical experience within the last five to ten years.
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
- Have a letter from the NBV stating that they must complete an IRON Nursing or Midwifery Course. This letter is valid for 2 years from the date of issue.
- Submit curriculum vitae with covering letter to the RTP/IRON Nursing and RTP/IRON Midwifery Course Coordinator including contact details for two referees.
- Attend an interview with the RTP/IRON Nursing and RTP/IRON Midwifery coordinator team.
- Successfully complete the Women’s Medication Competency Package.
- Successfully complete the Women’s Midwifery Assessment (midwives only).
- Be able to attend all scheduled study days prior to committing to the course.
- Be able to attend at least three days a week (minimum of three shifts per week). These days are not to be during weekends, public holidays or night duty to ensure adequate clinical supervision.
- Daily attendance sheet to be signed by NUM / AUM / Preceptor / Clinical Facilitator / Clinical Education Team.
- All participants must practice under the supervision of a division 1 registered nurse or a division 1 registered nurse with recognition of midwifery qualification (for midwifery areas) All participants must practice according to the NBV “guidelines: Scope of Nursing and Midwifery Practice.
- In consultation with the course coordinator RTP/IRON Nursing and RTP/IRON Midwifery, coordinator team, participants must have formulated an initial learning contract within one week of commencement of the course. Participants should consult with the course coordinator and/or their preceptor to ensure that they are meeting these learning goals.
- It is required and expected that participants supplement their clinical shifts by investigation of current and evidence-based research.
- All applicants are required to undergo a police check that is arranged and paid for by the Women’s HR Department and will need this prior to commencing employment the course.
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Study days
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The course theory will be conducted over 10 study days (8 hours a day). Week one of the course will be 5 study days and then one study day for 5 weeks. The participants will also be expected to attend clinical days in the same week.
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Additional Requirements for Overseas Nurses and Midwives
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Assessment
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Course assessment is based on the ANMC NCS for the Registered Nurse or Midwife. The Clinical Assessment Tool provided by the NBV used to assess participants competence must to be completed and signed off and approved by the NBV before re-registration can occur.
The Women’s designates that participants of the IRON Nursing and IRON Midwifery must successfully complete mandatory and recommended competencies.
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You must be able to effectively communicate in English in order to be recommended for registration
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Applications
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Courses are conducted usually in January of each year to ensure that there is appropriate support for participants in IRON. The next course is anticipated for February 2008.
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- The Royal Women's Hospital reserves the right to cancel any course should attendee numbers be insufficient.
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Please forward your application to:
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The Manager, Clinical Education Team
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The Royal Women's Hospital
Locked Bag 300
Parkville Vic 3052
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Please note that applications for Initial Registration in 2009 will be accepted until 28th November 2008.
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