Migrate to Australia as a Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation) (ANZSCO 254417) — 2026 Pathway Guide

This is a working migration guide for Registered Nurses (Disability and Rehabilitation) under ANZSCO 254417 in 2026. RN registration via NMBA + rehabilitation specialty.

For costs and timelines see the 254417 cost & timeline case study. For ANMAC, see the skills assessment guide.

What 254417 covers

ANZSCO 254417 covers RN rehabilitation practice:

• Inpatient rehabilitation (post-stroke, post-trauma, spinal cord, brain injury)
• Community rehabilitation
• NDIS-funded rehabilitation
• Pulmonary / cardiac rehabilitation
• Aged care rehabilitation
• Hospital-in-the-Home (HITH) rehab
• Functional capacity assessment

Visas open to 254417

See Subclass 189, 190, 491, 186, 494, and 482.

ANMAC + NMBA registration

Standard sequence:

1. ANMAC Skills Assessment (8-12 weeks)
2. NMBA RN registration application via AHPRA
3. Visa lodge / grant
4. Take rehab RN role

Required: BSc Nursing + origin-side RN registration + English (OET B / IELTS 7.0 each / PTE 65 each).

Sponsors that hire 254417

• Rehabilitation hospitals — Royal Rehab (NSW), Caulfield Rehab (Vic), Princess Alexandra rehab (QLD)
• Public hospital networks — rehab wards across major hospitals
• NDIS-registered providers — substantial growth area
• Private rehab hospitals
• Spinal injury centres — Royal Rehab (NSW), Royal Talbot Rehab (Vic)

Common mistakes

• English test too old. OET / IELTS validity ~2-3 years
• Origin-side RN registration restrictions. Unrestricted essential

Tools

• Eligibility wizard
• ANZSCO search — verify 254417 vs other RN codes
• Document checklist
• Visa fee calculator

Where to verify

• ANMAC
• NMBA / AHPRA
• Australasian Rehabilitation Nurses Association

Next step

Want help mapping your rehab RN profile to ANMAC + NMBA? Book a 30-minute free strategy call.