Nursing Courses in Melbourne

Nursing Careers in Melbourne

As of August 2017 there were around 3,000 healthcare jobs across all sectors including registered nurses, sonographers, psychologists and speech therapists. Trained nurses are an instrumental part of society and according to Health Workforce Australia, the country is expected to have a significant shortfall of nurses by 2030 (figures show between 20,000 to 125,000 vacancies nationwide). Australia imports a significant amount of healthcare professionals to keep pace with demand, but nurses trained domestically often have an advantage over new arrivals due to familiarity with procedures and local culture.

Of course nurses can find roles in specialist fields at one of the many healthcare centres across the greater Melbourne area. There are around 30 public hospitals across the city and many more private hospitals and specialist facilities. Melbourne is also a global centre for medical research with facilities at Walter and Eliza Hall Institute for Medical Research and Austin Medical Research Foundation offering students opportunities to work in the field.

Melbourne Nursing Universities & Training Providers

There are many opportunities for trainees to find excellent nursing courses in Melbourne, with both universities and private and government institutions offering nurse training. All Bachelor of Nursing degrees allow the student to choose their specialist pathway, such as elderly or palliative care, child care, mental health, dental nursing or community health specialists.

The main universities in the city are The University of Melbourne, LaTrobe University, Victoria University and Deakin University – among several others. Each offer Bachelor of Nursing degrees as well as post graduate options to develop your nursing skills further.

Doing a Bachelor of Nursing degree in a Melbourne university will allow the student to get valuable in the field experience at one of the main healthcare institutions in the city. Each of the educational establishments has a partnership with a local facility meaning that as well as academic research, students get access to trained experts in their chosen field.

Nursing courses in Melbourne are also provided by establishments such as The Institute of Health and Nursing (IHNS) and Education Training and Employment Australia (ETEA); these are accredited and privately run colleges offering the Bachelor of Nursing as well as training in other specialist sectors. Regardless of where or what you study, you will find first hand experience and expert tuition.

Nursing in Melbourne

As a city, Melbourne is often ranked as one of the most livable in the world. Thanks to a European climate, the city is surrounded by lush countryside with vineyards, hills for walking and stunning coastline. Some of the best surfing in the world can be found a short drive from Melbourne’s city centre. Those who prefer dry land will find the city packed full of sporting opportunities from football and rugby, Ozzie rules football, tennis, horse racing and even skiing all accessible in or near the city.

Culture vultures will find the city a stimulating place to live with public art scattered around the environs as well as a lively music scene and a buzzing multicultural vibe. Melbourne is well connected to the region and the outside world thanks to excellent air and land links, including daily flights to Asia, Europe and the Americas.

Nursing Salaries

As Australian nurses make around $60-70,000 a year and have generous benefits packages, many will find that the city is a great place to develop a nursing career. Demand for qualified nurses in Melbourne is high, with many job opportunities available across VIC. There are many influencing factors that might determine a nurses salary in Melbourne, some of which include location, employer, experience and the level of qualification.

Browse through our range of nursing courses in Melbourne, to find the best option for you.