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Nursing and midwifery in Western Australia

Moving from overseas or interstate


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Western Australia offers a range of experiences for overseas nurses and midwives and employment opportunities exist in all areas of acute critical care within WA Health. You can choose to live in our vibrant cosmopolitan capital city or enjoy the relaxed lifestyle of the remote outback, all whilst developing and advancing your career within one of our many hospitals and health services.

Before making the move to Western Australia (WA), it is important to research the requirements of living and working in our beautiful state, including visas, professional registration and criminal screening.

Take the plunge – dive into WA!