Australian PR Points for Registered Nurse, ANZSCO 254499
Registered Nurses nec (ANZSCO 254499) are on the MLTSSL, so they can apply under the 189, 190 and 491 visas. In the 4 June 2026 SkillSelect round, subclass 189 invitations for this occupation were issued at a minimum of 75 points. In WA's March 2026 invitation round, Registered Nurses nec was last invited at 75 points on Schedule 1 and 70 points on Schedule 2.
Subclass 189: Skilled Independent
Registered Nurses nec, MLTSSL status
No state nomination is needed. The minimum invited score in the 4 June 2026 round was 75 points.
→ Full 189 eligibility guideSubclass 190: State Nominated
With +5 state nomination points
A state nomination adds 5 points. Each state sets its own criteria, so check whether it nominates Registered Nurses before you plan around it.
→ Explore the 190 pathwaySubclass 491: Regional
With +15 nomination or sponsorship points
The 491 bonus of 15 points applies to a state or territory nomination, or to eligible family sponsorship. The 491 visa has its own location rules.
→ Explore the regional pathwayYour Registered Nurses nec Score Across the Points-Tested Pathways
| Subclass 189 | Subclass 190 | Subclass 491 |
|---|
| Nomination bonus | +0 | +5 | +15 |
| Cutoff data | 75 (4 June 2026 round) | State criteria apply | State criteria apply |
| Occupation list | MLTSSL | MLTSSL | MLTSSL |
| Assessing body | ANMAC | ANMAC | ANMAC |
* 189 figures are the minimum scores invited in the 4 June 2026 Home Affairs round. An occupation not listed had no invitation in that round. Subclasses 190 and 491 are set by each state.
→ See our monthly invitation round tracker for recent general trends| Assessing body | Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) |
| Typical processing | Current wait to commence assessment: 6-8 weeks (ANMAC's page when checked) |
| Fee | AUD $395 for the Modified assessment (per ANMAC's page); check ANMAC for the Full assessment fee |
| Official website | anmac.org.au |
Skills Assessment for Registered Nurse
A positive skills assessment is required before you can lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.
Registered Nurse (ANZSCO 254499) is assessed by ANMAC (Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council)
| Assessing body | ANMAC |
| Official portal | anmac.org.au |
| Pathways | Modified assessment (nurses already on the AHPRA register) or Full assessment (not yet registered) |
| Processing time | Check ANMAC for the current wait to commence and processing times |
| Outcome validity | 2 years from the date of issue |
The ANMAC assessment is for migration points only. Registration with AHPRA is separate, and it is what lets you practise nursing in Australia. Check AHPRA for its current requirements and timeframes.
⚠ Warning: Your skills assessment must be valid at the time you receive your Invitation to Apply (ITA), not just when you lodge your EOI. ANMAC outcomes are valid for 2 years from the date of issue, so renew early if yours is close to expiry.
State Nomination for Registered Nurses
State nomination adds +5 points (190) or +15 points (491). Whether a state nominates Registered Nurses depends on its current list and criteria.
| State | 190 & 491 | Notes |
|---|
| NSW | On the list | Registered Nurses (unit group 2544) are on NSW's 190 and 491 skills lists. Health is not one of NSW's six official priority sectors. Confirm eligibility on the NSW skilled visas portal. |
| VIC | Check current list | Health was named among Victoria's priority industries in its 2025-26 program. That program is closed and all places are filled. Information about 2026-27 will be published when available. |
| WA | Listed | In WA's March 2026 invitation round, Registered Nurses nec was last invited at 75 points on Schedule 1 and 70 points on Schedule 2. Check migration.wa.gov.au for the current round. |
| QLD, SA, TAS, ACT, NT | Check current list | We could not confirm the current occupation-specific status for this role in these states. Check each state's official migration portal directly. |
Note: State occupation lists are updated periodically. Always verify at each state's official migration portal before applying.
→ Learn how to choose the right state for your PR applicationHow to Improve Your Points Score
These are the changes with a direct effect on points for ANZSCO 254499.
1. Superior English
Moving from Proficient to Superior English adds 10 points. Superior English is 20 points in total.
→ Increase your points score2. State Nomination (190)
A 190 nomination adds 5 points. It depends on a state nominating you under its current criteria.
→ State nomination in detail3. Subclass 491 Bonus
The 491 bonus is 15 points, through a state or territory nomination or eligible family sponsorship. The 491 visa has its own location rules.
→ More about regional sponsorshipHow the Points Test Reform May Affect Registered Nurses
⚠ Please note: The proposed points test reform is not yet legislated. The current Schedule 6D system remains fully in effect.
Until draft legislation is released, we cannot say how any proposal would affect Registered Nurses. Plan around the current Schedule 6D points and the latest published round data.
→ Read our analysis on the proposed points test reform