Nursing and Midwifery

Osborne Park Hospital (OPH) has a proud nursing tradition with our nurses at the heart of the hospital from ward through to board level.

We offer nurses of all levels unrivalled opportunities for career progression and development. Our Centre for Nursing Education offers an extensive education and training program. Our centre for Nursing Research, which has strong links with Edith Cowan University, Curtin University and Murdoch University, use research to advance nursing practice and continually improve patient outcomes.

Professional nursing registration requirements

Registration with the Nurses and Midwives Board of Australia (NMBA) is a requirement for employment at SCGH as a nurse.

To establish whether you will be eligible for registration as a Registered Nurse in Australia you should contact the NMBA (external site) directly.

Overseas applicants must obtain NMBA registration prior to a visa being approved by the Department of Immigration.

Last Updated: 29/06/2021