As at April 2026, here is the live SkillSelect Expression of Interest (EOI) picture for Registered Nurse (Mental Health) (ANZSCO 254422) in New South Wales, covering the two state-nominated pathways: Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) and Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional).
New South Wales EOI Competition for Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
| Visa | Submitted EOIs in New South Wales |
|---|---|
| Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) | 167 |
| Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) | 59 |
Source: SkillSelect EOI data, as at April 2026. Counts are rounded by the Department of Home Affairs and reflect one state/territory pool for this occupation only.
Reading the Numbers
For the Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated) pathway, New South Wales recorded 167 submitted EOIs for Registered Nurse (Mental Health) as at April 2026, one of the busier states for this occupation (rank 1 of 8 reporting activity).
For the Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) pathway, New South Wales recorded 59 submitted EOIs for Registered Nurse (Mental Health) as at April 2026, one of the busier states for this occupation (rank 2 of 8 reporting activity).
Points of Submitted EOIs (National, Not State-Specific)
The vault does not carry a points breakdown per state, only per state totals (above). This table is the Registered Nurse (Mental Health) national pool across all states and territories combined, for context on where a competitive score sits: Subclass 190 around 75; Subclass 491 around 75 points.
| Points range | 190 EOIs | 491 EOIs |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 74 | 20 |
| 70 to 74 | 63 | 28 |
| 75 to 79 | 101 | 61 |
| 80 to 84 | 122 | 32 |
| 85 to 89 | 63 | 30 |
| 90+ | 46 | 46 |
Source: SkillSelect EOI data, April 2026 (national, by subclass).
Related Pages
- Full Registered Nurse (Mental Health) pathway guide (visas, fees, assessing body, all-state EOI table)
- All invitation rounds
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