Education Requirements
Graduate
Navy Nursing Officer applicants should hold a Bachelor of Nursing
degree or equivalent. Non-degree qualified applicants must be able
to demonstrate the ability to undertake professional development
education at a post-registration level. Applicants must be
registered in Division 1 in an Australian State or territory and
hold a current practising certificate. Applicants must also
demonstrate currency of practice by having completed a minimum of
two years post-registration experience in an acute care setting
within the last five years.
Undergraduate
All officer applicants must have gained a pass in year 12 English
and Mathematics (NSW 2 Unit or equivalent) and two other Navy
approved year 12 subjects. Undergraduate Nursing Officer applicants
must have completed at least one year of a three or four year
Bachelor of Nursing degree (or equivalent) leading to registration
as a Division 1 Registered Nurse.
Navy also requires (and sponsors) Nursing officer undergraduates
to complete two years of post-registration experience at an
approved civilian hospital prior to transfer to Nursing in the
Health Services Branch. The post graduation experience is to
consist of one year of practical experience in a preceptor or
graduate nurse program followed by one year of clinical experience
in areas applicable to Navy nursing, eg. Medical, Surgical,
Emergency, Peri-operative or Intensive care.
Sponsorship of Post-Registration Clinical
Experience
Under the "Post-Registration Clinical Experience Scheme", degree
qualified civilian Nurses may be considered for sponsorship of
their two year post-registration clinical experience period.
Individuals will be considered once they have completed their
nursing degree and hold registration or an annual practising
certificate from the state registering authority in which they
completed their degree. Applicants will be appointed and remain as
Acting Sub Lieutenant Officers until the end of their post
registration experience period.
Graduate (Reserve)
Navy Nursing Officer applicants should hold a Bachelor of Nursing
degree or equivalent. Non-degree qualified applicants must be able
to demonstrate the ability to undertake professional development
education at a post-registration level. Applicants must be
registered in Division 1 in an Australian State or territory and
hold a current practising certificate. Applicants must also
demonstrate currency of practice by having completed a minimum of
two years post-registration experience in an acute care setting
within the last five years.
