Official nurses thread!

[Brisbane or bust]

I have also seen those kind of figures quoted. I think it is for real. Know someone who has just been offered job in Perth as district nurse taking home equivalent of £800 pm for 16 hrs a week. Not bad eh.

[dbrown]

Hi,
Im moving to brisbane in July and have a job at PAH on ward 5a .Is it a good hospital and any info you could give would be appreciated

[jan rigby]

Originally Posted by juliej

hi just wondering what agent u using i thinking of using an agent on gomatilda

Actually just at stage 1 right now not got agent but cant go it alone Im 50 so have to go on my hubbys sponsorship as I only work part-time at the mo and weve been advised to go on my hubbys job sponsor (hes painter/decorator so also very in demand for all those new houses theyre building for us newbies!) so its all very scary for us right now guna use "Thinking Australia" as an agent for our visa application. This site is great so many people logging on and my questions being answered so quickly Im impressed thanks everyone concerned Jan xx

[skippy 08]

hey there!!
just thought i`d say hello.. i`m currently working in substance misuse but am starting the process (and oh.. what a process!!!) to move to melbourne asap.. am hoping to get sponsorship as don`t want to wait (yeah.. i`m sure that would be far more sensible, but time to take a leap of faith!!!)... not seen much on the addictions side of things but would welcome any info if you come across any!!!
follow that dream!!!
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[the ps]

Originally Posted by juliej

hi Brenda just read your thread on moving to oz.I have been a theatre nurse for 19yrs and feel the same way you do about the NHS . Just started researching hospitals (have you heard of mater hospitals in Brisbane?) and also could i ask you if you had an agent and did you go for sponsership.
hope to hear from you
regardsJuliexx

Hi
We are not using an agent have done it ouselves !
Going for a skilled visa and will apply for jobs once we get a date to go, you have to be registered with Queensland Nursing council to apply.
Not heard of mater hospital. Have you looked on Nursing: Queensland Health: WorkForUs site there are alot of jobs advertised there. Or you could target Hospitals direct.
Queensland Nursing Council are coming to Uk to interview London/glasgow/birminham in May-June details in RCN bulletin, you can send expression of interest and CV on line to above website.
Nursing agencies may also sponsor you ? I want part time so I don't think they will be interested in me .
Good Luck
Brenda

[ali]

Hi here in WA the $67,000 - $71,000 would be for a clinical nurse specialist (managers role), I'm a Clinical Nurse level 2.4 (the highest level 2) and that's just over $65,000.

They're pretty good about hours - here they work it out per fortnight - I'm going to be working .8 in a couple of weeks which is 4 days a week, some people work .5 which works out 3 days one week and 2 another.

Ali

[colin&lorraine]

Hi all
Im just sounding off about my application to QNC. Ive just recieved it back after 10 weeks with a note saying that the Justice of the Peace I got to certify everything is not a recognised J.P. I cant believe it I went to the Magistates Court in Blackburn to get them signed. So I now have to start again aaargh. Im going to get a solicitor this time. Hope everyone doing O.K.

Lorraine

[loufy]

Hi I'm Louise (Lou),

I've really enjoyed reading all the different threads and experiences and also think the nurses forum is a brill idea!

Our little family unit consists of me, my Hubby Tony, my 12yr old daughter Daisie and Maddie the dog, oh! and the snake Cornflake but of course he won't be coming.
I've just sent my application to the ANMC and are looking to go to Adelaide.

I've been in nursing and midwifery for 15yrs, and am currently working in early pregnancy as a specialist nurse. The one thing I am a little anxious about is the possible change of specialist area. It's probably an age thing! lol

Does that make sense? I am more than happy to nurse in other specialities it's just that we all like our comfort zones. I suppose if we've made the decision to go to the other side of the world it shouldn't be that daunting should it?

If any one can give me any info on hospitals,clinics etc in Adelaide for work and area's to live that would be really helpful.

Thanks, I look forward to some interesting banter.

Lou x

[the ps]

Originally Posted by loufy

Hi I'm Louise (Lou),

I've really enjoyed reading all the different threads and experiences and also think the nurses forum is a brill idea!

Our little family unit consists of me, my Hubby Tony, my 12yr old daughter Daisie and Maddie the dog, oh! and the snake Cornflake but of course he won't be coming.
I've just sent my application to the ANMC and are looking to go to Adelaide.

I've been in nursing and midwifery for 15yrs, and am currently working in early pregnancy as a specialist nurse. The one thing I am a little anxious about is the possible change of specialist area. It's probably an age thing! lol

Does that make sense? I am more than happy to nurse in other specialities it's just that we all like our comfort zones. I suppose if we've made the decision to go to the other side of the world it shouldn't be that daunting should it?

If any one can give me any info on hospitals,clinics etc in Adelaide for work and area's to live that would be really helpful.

Thanks, I look forward to some interesting banter.

Lou x

Hi Lou
They always seem to be advertising for midwifes so you will be at an advantage with your specialist experience
Best Wishes
Brenda

[juliej]

Hi Brenda just seen your thread about qnc coming to birmingham. Do u have the date and venue for that as i am not a member of the RCN
regards JulieJxxx