Internationally Qualified Nurses (IQN)
Australian Registration Transition Program
International Nurses transitioning to Australian Registered Nurses
In partnership with Fragomen (a leading international migration law firm), Key 2 Care Health Solutions provides Australian Registration Transition Program. A a unique program that enables IQN’s to work in Australia as carers before transitioning to Australian registered nurses.
About the Australian Registration Transition Program
With Australia now projected to face a shortfall of more than 100,000 nurses by 2026*—and an accelerating demand for qualified carers—Key 2 Care Health Solutions is delivering vital labour and skill solutions across metropolitan, regional, and remote areas.
We offer flexible, tailored workforce programs delivered by experienced, compassionate professionals committed to long-term, high-quality outcomes for your organisation.
With a global network of agents and offices in Australia, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, and the Philippines, Key 2 Care Health Solutions provides access to top-tier Internationally Qualified Nurses (IQNs)—each holding a Bachelor of Nursing and substantial clinical experience.
Our candidates begin as residential carers or health workers and transition into fully qualified Registered Nurses with AHPRA / Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) registration over 6–24 months**, ensuring they are well-integrated, competent, and aligned with your care standards.
* Health Workforce Australia – Australia’s Future Health Workforce.
** Subject to passing NMBA examinations and meeting English language proficiency standards.
How it Works
At Key 2 Care Health Solutions, all our Internationally Qualified Nurses (IQNs) undergo a comprehensive professional development training program. This program covers the Australian Aged Care Quality Standards, governance, clinical practices, and leadership skills. The training is specifically designed to enhance the IQNs’ knowledge and facilitate their seamless integration into Australian aged care or hospital settings.
Our IQNs are available to work full-time across Australia, including remote, regional, rural, and metropolitan areas. Each of our IQNs has strong communication skills, ensuring clear and effective interaction.
Offering both security and flexibility to your workforce, our IQNs are also ready to take on more demanding shifts, including nights and weekends. Key 2 Care Health Solutions provides ongoing support to both our IQNs and employers, ensuring a consistently high-quality experience for all involved.
International Nurses to Australia: Benefits
The Low Cost
A very cost-effective workforce solution resulting in labour savings when compared to the cost of overtime or using a recruitment firm. Includes all visa applications, sponsorship, and onboarding costs over 24 months.
The Experience
Highly dedicated and experienced IQNs working initially as residential carers and transitioning to Australian registered nurses within the time frame your organisation requires, creating a pipeline of aged care trained registered nurses for your organisation. Who can work in remote, rural, or metropolitan locations, have been professionally trained in aged care and across your organsiation’s systems and procedures. Ensuring a high staff retention rate.
The Flexibility
A program which can be either a substitute to the aged care industry labour agreement (ACILA), or complementary (top up) to the ACILA. IQN places under our program do not count towards the ACILA.
Other Recruitment Services We Cover
In addition to our IQN–RN Program, Key 2 Care Health Solutions offers comprehensive recruitment solutions across a wide range of healthcare roles, including:
- Personal Care Workers (PCWs) – Compassionate, trained staff ready to deliver quality care in residential and community settings.
- Enrolled Nurses (ENs) – Fully credentialed and experienced ENs, available for both short- and long-term placements.
- Registered Nurses (RNs) – Locally and internationally sourced RNs for acute, aged care, and community care roles.
- Allied Health Professionals – Including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and more.
- Workforce Planning & Consultancy – Strategic support to optimise staffing models, improve retention, and enhance care outcomes.
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