They can train in Jersey for 20 weeks for a qualification

The island's health and education authorities are paying for a Jersey-based course which aims to bring them up-to-date with modern ways of working.

There is a shortage of nurses in Jersey's health service.

Former registered nurses who have taken a career break are being invited to an open day to find out about a new course.

They can train in Jersey for 20 weeks for a diploma-level qualification.

The course, which is linked to the University of Southampton, involves working on the wards as well as academic study.

People who complete it successfully can then apply to go back on the nursing register.

Jersey General Hospital has seen the number of medical staff from places like Australia and New Zealand increase to 20.

They travel here on visas and work permits to take up posts in areas where there are staff shortages.

Because of the strength of the pound against currencies like the New Zealand dollar, money earned in Jersey is worth more back home.

Bio-medical scientist Joanne Reid said working abroad can benefit her career as well as giving her a chance to travel.

She said: "There are a lot of diseases here that we don't have in New Zealand and vice versa, so I can pick up a lot of skills."