NURSES SALARY IN DIFFERENT COUNTRIES 2024

Updated 2024

Nursing salaries vary significantly across countries due to differences in healthcare systems, cost of living, and demand for healthcare services. Here are approximate salary ranges for registered nurses (RNs) in several countries, as of my last knowledge update in January 2022. Keep in mind that these figures are general estimates and may vary based on factors such as experience, specialization, and location within the country.

1. United States:
   • RN salaries in the United States vary by state and experience. On average, an RN can earn between $60,000 and $90,000 annually.
2. Canada:
   • In Canada, registered nurses earn an average annual salary ranging from CAD 70,000 to CAD 90,000.
3. United Kingdom:
   • In the United Kingdom, NHS (National Health Service) nurses typically earn between £25,000 and £45,000 per year. Salaries can be higher for those working in London or with additional experience.
4. Australia:
   • Australian RNs can earn an annual salary between AUD 65,000 and AUD 90,000, with variations based on location and experience.
5. Germany:
   • In Germany, registered nurses can earn an average annual salary ranging from €30,000 to €50,000. Salaries may vary based on the region and healthcare facility.
6. Norway:
   • Nurses in Norway generally earn a higher salary compared to many other countries, with an average annual income ranging from NOK 500,000 to NOK 700,000.
7. Singapore:
   • RN salaries in Singapore range from SGD 45,000 to SGD 70,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
8. United Arab Emirates (UAE):
   • Nurses in the UAE, particularly in cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi, can earn between AED 60,000 and AED 120,000 annually.
9. South Africa:
   • In South Africa, registered nurses typically earn an annual salary between ZAR 180,000 and ZAR 400,000, depending on experience and location.
10. India:
    • RN salaries in India vary widely based on factors such as the city, healthcare facility, and experience. In metropolitan areas, salaries can range from INR 3,00,000 to INR 8,00,000 per year.

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NEW ZEALAND

USA NURSE ANESTHETISTS SALARY IN USA

SINGAPORE

CANADA CRNA SALARY  IN CANADA

UNITED KINGDOM (UK)

IRELAND

BAHRAIN, OMAN AND IRAQ

KUWAIT

QATAR

SAUDI ARABIA

UAE

INDIA RAILWAYS NURSE SALARY IN INDIA  ESIC NURSE SALARY IN INDIA

HOW TO GET NURSE JOB IN CANADA FOR FOREIGN NURSE

Canada is the special destination for every nurse personnel wish to migrate. Main reason: Canada is the land of Peace and plenty of opportunities for international nurses (Foreign Educated Nurse). Foreign nurse need to follow several steps to migrate for work in Canada. Unlike United States, these steps are complex and confusing because there is no one regulatory agency in Canada, every province has each council and board, thus follow separate rule and regulations for nurses. Foreign nurse can migrate to Canada either by Temporary or Permanent Visa depend upon their professional and educational qualification.

Research Done by Foreign Nurses

Foreign Educated Nurses (FEN) need to do research on Provinces and Territories in Canada, mainly their location, state board of nursing, rule and regulation and kind of worker program for nurses.

List of information need to be aware by international nurses for immigration

1. Provinces and Territories (worker program)
2. What is Credential Evaluation?
3. What is NNAS
4. English Test (IELTS OR CELBAN)
5. What is NCLEX-RN and CRNE?
6. Visas – Permanent and Temporary Visa

PROVINCES AND TERRITORIES

Canada consists of 10 provinces and 3 territories. Provinces are Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec and Saskatchewan.

Territories are Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon. Federal Government of Canada has direct control of territories, but provincial government has competencies and rights.

Each territories and provinces has separate immigration program for foreign nurses such as

Provincial Nominee Program

The way to get Permanent Resident

1. Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)
2. British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP)
3. Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
4. New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program (NW PNP)
5. Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NL PNP)
6. Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP)
7. Nova Scotia Provincial Nominee Program (NS PNP)
8. Ontario Provincial Nominee Program (OINP)
9. Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP)
10. Saskatchewan Provincial Program (SINP)
11. Yukon Nominee Program (YNP)

CREDENTIAL EVALUATION

Every nurse need to undergo credential evaluation mainly educational qualification must be evaluated (from country of residence). Nursing qualification evaluation is completed by the recognized authorities in Canada. (Credential evaluation done by the National Nursing Assessment Service or NNAS)

What is NNAS?

NNAS – (National Nursing Assessment Service)

International Educated Nurses must apply to NNAS before applying for Registration in respective province and Territories. The main role of NNAS is to collect and assess the nurse document and information. After the NNAS reviews and assesses nurse application, they will prepare an advisory report about credential evaluation for immigrants. The verification process can take up to four weeks.

DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED TO NNAS

• Notarized photo ID with signature (Passport/driver’s license or others)
• Educational documents

Mark sheets

Degree certificates

Transcript

Course curriculum

Other academic records

• Registration in Nursing Council (Home Country)
• Employment form
• IELTS/CELBAN test reports
• All copies of certificates must be notarized with provide telephone number and address of notary
• Pay required fee approx $650

English Test (IELTS OR CELBAN)

For International Nurses, the English Proficiency is mandatory to work in healthcare sector in Canada. Foreign nurse need to take IELTS (International English Language Test System) or CELBAN (Canadian English Benchmark Assessment for Nurses), to test their ability to communicate and work in a professional setting such as doctor and nurses.

CELBAN – Canadian English Benchmark Assessment for Nurses

IELTS – International English Testing System

IELTS – Academic – speaking 7, listening 7.5, reading 6.5, writing 7 and overall 7

CELBAN – Speaking 8, listening 10, reading 8, writing 7

What is NCLEX-RN and CRNE?

NCLEX is the licensure exam for nurses to measure the nursing competence. It’s computerized adaptive testing (CAT) technology to give nurse licensure and certification to work in healthcare setting.

CRNE (Canadian Registered Nurse Examination) is a standard test for Diploma/B.Sc., nurse who qualified in overseas to enter profession in Canada.

STEPS INVOLVED TO WORK IN CANADA

• Educational/Professional Qualification to Work in Canada
• Credential Evaluation
• Documents submission to NNAS
• English Proficiency Test
• Apply to the State Regulatory Authority
• NCLEX-RN – National Council Licensing Examination
• Immigrate to Canada on a Permanent or Temporary Visa
• Enter Canada for Nursing Work

STEP – 1

Foreign nurse should be graduated from a recognized/approved institute (Home Country) and should have valid nursing registration within the nursing council. Nurse need to have two to five years of experience in nursing profession.

STEP – 2

Foreign Nurse has to submit documents for credential evaluation to NNAS. NNAS give advisory report about documents and forwarded to the state regulatory agency.

STEP – 3

Canadian Nurses Association (CAN) will provide registration as an RN or a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a Registered Licensed Nurse (RPN).

STEP – 4

Nurse need to pass the National Council Licensing Examination – RN (NCLEX-RN)

STEP – 5

Foreign nurse can apply either for Permanent or Temporary Visa. Three kind of immigration is available for nurses who want to work in Canada.

1. Express Entry System

Federal Skilled Workers programme has Express Entry System for nurses, they need to score 67 for 100 possible points (Points calculated based on education, age, work, experience and language proficiency). Foreign nurse need to produce IELTS score for Express Entry System.

• Quebec Skilled Worker

Nurses can qualify for the Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW) program; they need to score minimum 50 points for selection of Quebec Workers. For this program, there is no need IELTS score, don’t need of Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and don’t need to declare funds for immigration.

• Provincial Nominee Program

This program is partnership between State Provincial Government and the Federal Government. Every province has own nominee program, this program can lead to Canadian Permanent Residence (PR).

STEP – 6

After selected in any one of the immigration (either Temporary or Permanent Visa), the foreign can migrate to Canada and start work as Registered Nurse in healthcare Settings.

STEP BY STEP PROCESS FOR FOREIGN NURSE TO WORK IN USA (FOREIGN EDUCATED NURSE)

Foreign Nurses have good opportunities to work in United States, as there is shortage of Healthcare Professionals (Nurses). To work in United States, international nurse or foreign nurse should have at least two years of experience working in Medical Facility. Nurse need to be fluent in written and spoken English and should have Basic Educational Program (Bachelor’s Degree (BSN)) or Associate degree in Nursing recognized in United States. Foreign Nurses are eligible to work in U.S., if they are Registered Nurse in Home Country.

STEP BY STEP PROCESS FOR NURSE TO WORK

1. Educational/Professional Qualification
2. Proficiency with English Language (TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS)
3. NCLEX Examination
4. Find a job in USA
5. Attend Job Interview
6. Receive offer, employer apply for work visa
7. Get visa from US embassy and attend aptitude test
8. Complete US embassy formalities and fly to USA
9. Start to work in USA

STEP 1 – Educational/Professional Qualification

Foreign nurses need Bachelor’s Degree (BSN) or Associate Degree in Home Country. Nurse need to be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Home country and practiced as a Registered Nurse for at least two years before.

Nurse need to apply for CGFNS to have academic and professional credentials evaluated to ensure documents is genuine or authentic. Nurse is also required to take the CGFNS Qualifying Exam to satisfy State Board requirements, to satisfy immigration requirements for obtaining an occupational visa to work in U.S.A.

CGFNS – (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools). CGFNS is approved by U.S. Department of Homeland Security to validate the credentials for occupational visas (Registered Nurses). )

Step 2: Proficiency with English Language (TOEFL, TOEIC or IELTS)

Foreign Nurses need to demonstrate their proficiency with the English language by taking an English Test. There are exemptions depending on Country of Origin especially for nurses who come from English Speaking Countries. Nurse can take English examination such as Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) or the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC).

Nurses with entry-level nursing education from the following countries and their language of instruction and textbooks are in English are exempt from the English language proficiency requirement. 

Australia

Barbados

Canada (except Quebec, the only schools approved for exemption are: McGill University, Dawson College, Vanier College, John Abbott College, and Heritage College)

Ireland

Jamaica

New Zealand

South Africa

Trinidad and Tobago

United Kingdom

United States

Step 3: NCLEX Examination

The first priority for foreign nurse is to pass the NCLEX-RN exam to get registered nurse position in the USA. This is the Standardized Nurse License exam to find nurse skills and experience to meet the requirements of U.S. hospitals. If nurse need to get registered and to work in U.S., the first thing is to pass the NCLEX-RN examination. Currently, NCLEX examinations are currently administered in Brazil, Canada, England, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, Puerto Rico, South Africa, and Taiwan.

Step 4: Get Job Offer in USA

After credentials evaluation by CGFNS and passing NCLEX-RN examination, the foreign nurse can apply for registered nurse position in U.S. The nurse can approach the recruiting agency in U.S. or Home Country to find suitable nursing position and nurse can also apply through the U.S. Job portals. Employers will conduct interview and offer job in U.S. hospitals. On behalf of Nurse, the employer can apply work Visa.

For more information about U.S. VISA, GREEN CARD AND H1B VISA FOR NURSES – CLICK BELOW

US. VISA INFORMATION FOR NURSES

Step 5: Get visa from US embassy and attend aptitude test

Step 6: Complete US embassy formalities and fly to USA

Step 7: Start to work in USA

The immigration process has to be completed before traveling to the United States and the visa must be obtained before immigrating legally.

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How Foreign Nurse can go to Singapore for Nurse Job?

Singapore is officially called the Republic of Singapore located in Southeast Asia. The average salary for nurses is SGD 2,650 per month. Nurse can earn more depending upon their position and years of experience. Salary differs for foreign Nurse and citizen nurse in Singapore, Citizen Nurse earn higher than Foreign Nurse.

In Singapore, there is a Registered Nurse or Enrolled Nurse. Enrolled nurse will have 2 years study to obtain the NITEC in Nursing and to become Registered Nurse, nurse need to have diploma in Nursing or Bachelor of Nursing (BSN). Enrolled Nurse will work under the Registered Nurse Supervision.

Steps to Enter Singapore for Nurse Job for Foreign Nurses

• Look up advertisement for nurse job in Singapore (Newspaper or Internet). Call for Nurse Jobs in Singapore by Agents (Find Trustworthy and Singapore Government Approved Agents)
• Apply for nurse job position with your resume
• Agent will arrange Interview for selected Candidates
• Candidates need to take screening written test, oral interview and SNB Licensure Examination
• Once candidate clear test, especially SNB Licensure Examination, they can enroll as Registered Nurse in Singapore.
• SNB Licensure Examination offer SNB Practicing Certificate, without this certificate, nurse can’t work in Singapore. Each year nurse need to renew this certificate (Need to pay 45 or 30 Dollar depending upon their Nursing position)
• After clearing exam, candidate needs to apply “Singapore Work Pass”. Without Work Pass, Foreign Nurse can’t work in Singapore.
• Candidate can get offer letter from Hospital in Singapore
• After getting “Singapore Work Pass”, candidate can apply Visa (visa processing can take one to two months)
• During Visa Verification, they check Original Certificate (Nursing Degree Certificate and Genuine Work Experience)
• Visa Application is over, Candidate can migrate to Singapore
• With years of experience, nurse can apply for Singapore Citizenship

Foreign Nurse has to follow Newspaper and Job sites, to find nurse job position in Singapore. These advertisements are given by job recruiting agencies (Singapore and Home Country Approved).

Candidate need to apply for Nurse Job Position, agencies will select candidate and call for interview. Several tests will be conducted before giving offer letter to the candidates. Written test, Oral Interview and SNB Licensure Examination will be conducted, after passing this entire test, offer letter will given to candidates.

Now, candidate can apply “Singapore Work Pass”, work pass is very important to work in Singapore for Foreign Nurses. Once Singapore Government given passes, candidate can apply for Visa. During Visa processing, original certificates will be verified mainly Nursing Degree Certificate and Working Experience Certificate. After this verification, candidate will be offered work visa to work in Singapore.

Now candidate can get ready to start migrating to Singapore.

(Note: Find genuine Job Recruiting Agencies which is approved by Singapore Government)