Unprecedented Opportunity To Keep Nurses In Nursing

For occupations on the Skills Priority List and in shortage in Australia’s labour market, Jobs and Skills Australia identifies four main skills shortage drivers: Long Training Gap, Short Training Gap, Suitability Gap, and Retention Gap. For Australia's nursing workforce, the Long Training Gap is the primary cause, characterised by few qualified applicants and extensive training periods. However, Suitability and Retention Gaps may also contribute.

We take a look at the latest Skills Shortages Analysis by Jobs and Skills Australia, and what it means for the Australian Health Sector. We explore the 2023 Skills Priority List, looking specifically at Health Sector Occupations, including current nationwide and statewide workforce shortages, and predicted economy-wide future demand.

Health Careers International Australia (HCI) has partnered with Arizona State University and private hospital operator Ramsay, to address global healthcare workforce shortages. HCI will integrate into the ASU-Cintana Alliance to enhance education through world-class resources and clinical placements. The partnership aims to develop a highly skilled workforce with comprehensive career pathways, particularly in nursing and midwifery, aligning with anticipated Australian Government reforms.

The latest Internet Vacancy Index (IVI) by Jobs and Skills Australia recorded 4% fewer health and medical job advertisements in April 2024 compared to March 2024, and 6% fewer job ads compared to a year ago. Declines were observed across all occupational categories. Despite the month-on-month and year-on-year declines, health sector job advertisements and vacancies continue at record levels. More details here.