jamesandsarah
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I will do, louloubelle. I hope you get answers soon as well. I would go back to MH if necessary - in my current job, I have a lead role in perinatal MH but in terms of bread and butter MH nursing, I feel quite de-skilled these days and tbh I got out of it for a reason! However, if its a route to OZ then it would be worth it
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I am also on part 3 of the register for specialist practice
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Unfortunately not clarification from AHPRA. However, there are a few ladies on the FB page for nurses seeking Ahpra and they've very recently gained reg with SCPHN degree so I'm hoping this will be the case for me. Ive been scrutinizing the Ahpra website.... yet again .... And it does appear that the degree criteria is still being 'waived' for mh diploma nurses subject to supervision. However, I'm really keen to stay in a health visitor type role. It's so difficult trying to get answers.... I keep thinking I've got my head round it, then I read something and start in a panic mode. Last week it was about criterion 8, this week it's jobs... Or lack of them....
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Hi everyone, I am a diploma MH nurse with a degree in specialist practice (health visiting). After a few (!) meltdowns I have clarified that I can seek registration with the degree. My question is this; as an RMN - am I eligible to apply for child and family health nurse posts?? On job adverts it simply specifies RN? Will I be restricted to just mental health jobs despite my HV qualification? I have tried emailing various government health depts but haven't had any replies and AHPRA just reply with an automated generic email. Is there anyone on here who work as child and family health nurse but are RMN's? I am hoping to come over on PR to NSW - if there is anyone on here with any ideas of who I could contact for further guidance? Any help greatly appreciated
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Nurse with a diploma nd a degree ....registration question :)
jamesandsarah replied to smogzy's topic in Visa Chat
Hi all, Im in a similar boat as you guys. has anyone had any answers yet from Ahpra? I have a dipHE in MH nursing and then went onto gain a BSc (hons) in community specialist practice (health visiting). From other posts in lots of other forums Ive read that as long as you have a degree then its ok. However.... my dilemma is this... Criteria 8: regarding drugs administration, pharmacology etc... is what I did at diploma level enough or do I need to evidence I also did this during my degree. (I didn't - so in trouble if I need to have done so). I keep reading about people completing top up degrees - do you also do pharmacology modules as part of this or does your previous study count - even at diploma level? Sorry for confusing post... I'm sooo confused.... any help welcomed... -
Hi everyone, I apologise if this has been asked before - I have become a little hazy looking at many posts on many different threads and forums I am a MH Nurse by trade but now a health visitor ( 2 years HV experience post SCPHN degree). After many months of deliberation between a 457 and 189, we have opted to try for the latter as more secure with a family etc etc..However, my question is this; AMNAC state I need 3 months full time equivalent paid work experience. With the exception of working FT as a student HV in 2013, I have always worked PT. I currently work 24 hrs a week and have done since I qualified. Excuse me if I sound thick but do I need to work FT for 3 months or do AMNAC just want the total of what would be FT in 3 months covered somewhere in the last 5 years. Sorry, if I'm sounding confusing .. Thank you in advance
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AHPRA and why UK Diploma Nurses shouldn't bother applying
jamesandsarah replied to a topic in Careers and Vacancies
I am a Dip HE trained MH nurse but I have since gained an honours degree (BSc) in specialist community public health nursing AKA health visiting. Does anyone know if the powers that be are accepting this as a means to register as a nurse in Oz?? thank you -
I have just qualified as a SCPHN and I am also a registered mental health nurse. Do you have any contact details for anyone who I could email for further information regarding Job opportunities (as a child and family health nurse) and/or sponsorship please. thanks.
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What were your dogs like when released from quarantine?
jamesandsarah replied to Shona7's topic in Pets
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Thanks for your input. It sounds like a bit like here in reverse where people did a "part p" course and called themselves electricians. I guess as time passes the employers will get to grips with it. Are you looking to do your contractor course to work self employed or to start a business and employ others? That would be my aim if coming across.
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Hi Drewe that info would be really helpful
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Hi everyone. Just checking in as getting closer to when making the decision to jump ship. What is the job market like at the moment? Not looking to earn the mining money just want a job in the area of what I love. Thanks james
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Hi all, Been on the PIO site for a while but situation has changed a bit and looking for advice or guidance. I am a mental health nurse ( qualified 7 months ago) but I'm now half way through my 1 year health visitor degree as it was always what I wanted to do. :biggrin: I qualify at the end of Jan 14. I love being a health visitor and I understand the OZ equivalent is a child and family health nurse. Does anyone have any info about what the job opportunities or situation for this type of nursing is in Australia at the moment? Or any contacts in OZ who I could email for more information. I really wouldn't want to go back to mental health if I'm honest so I am very keen to be as informed about this as I can. From what I understand, Victoria wouldn't be an option as you need to be a midwife as well as a nurse for this role although we are more looking at NSW, Perth or Queensland. We have 3 children and we are in our 30's and a move would be permanent so obviously a working holiday visa isn't an option and we want to avoid a 457 if we can. OH is an electrician with 2 years post qualifying experience but from what we understand, this type of work is thin on the ground everywhere? We've been dreaming of emigrating for years and have both retrained to maximise our chances. Any advice greatly appreciated. Thank you
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Hi everyone, Ive been following this thread for a while now, is it really doom and gloom for a UK Sparky to come and work in Australia? If it is all doom and gloom why is the skill still on the wanted list? I dont want to work in the mines im mainly an installation electrician for domestic and light commercial. I run a small NICEIC business (5 guys work for me) is there any need for electricians with this sort of experience?
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So if I come on my wifes visa I dont have to do the log book training? can anyone post a link to the relevant course at the tate college I can never seem to find them thanks
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Not so simple if you are over 30, as visa restriction is 18-30 years only. But, is the course classed as work?? Can you carry this out whilst actually on a holiday? could you just go on holiday for a month and do the course?
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Hi all, I havent posted in a while. Has anyone recently been through the new process to get an A Grade licence? Reading the posts on here its seems at minefield that I'm surprised any UK electricians actually end up going? We have two options for migration purposes, 1st come across on my Electrical qualifications or 2nd migrate on my wife's nursing qualifications. If we come across on my wife's qualifications is it easier for myself to get the A-grade licence? If we come across on mine, what is the true route you have to follow? I understand VETASSES etc its the minefield in Australia that no one seems clear about. we are looking at New south wales or Perth. It really depends on where we will both get work and whos visa we come across on. Thanks in advance James
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Hi everyone, we are still looking into visa options. A migration agent has suggested to us that the easiest way to get PR is the ENS on my trade as an electrician. However, is this the easiest route?? How simple, easy , realistic is it to find an employer to sponsor an electrician. Im sure I have read on this site and others that its difficult. Does anyone know anything? btw, we wish to go with PR. We dont qualify for 175 and although I have 5 years work experience as a spark, I only finished all my trade qualifications this year so have no post qualifying experience. Thanks James
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Hi, Can you please give us advice as to whether its worth bringing my OH van across. (He is an electrician so will need a van once in oz) Ford Transit (2010) Limited edition, Short wheel base, Air con, Alloys. 2.2L diesel, 115bhp, 6 speed gearbox 21k mileage, manual UK Price approx 10k Thanks Sarah
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Hi need some advice I took a back handed route at getting "qualified" and now feel a little stuck. I joined the family electrical contracting business in Nov 2007 and jumped straight onto the tools. I studied in the evening and completed my City and Guilds 2330 in Jan 2012, I did my 17th Electrical regulations in May 2008, my Test and inspect in Jan 2011, and my NVQ Level 3 completed in Jan 2012 along with my AM2, I also hold a business degree which I completed in March 2001. I run a business along side my father (Electrical engineer) as he agreed to help because I felt it was important that I had a trade on top of my other qualifications. The Business employ's 8 members of staff. I'm having problems getting my head around how I apply for my visa as certain states ask for XYZ years post qualifying experience. Without blowing my own trumpet its not how long you have been doing something it is whether you do it well that counts. I hired and fired plenty of "JIB" electricians who don't know their arse from their elbow. (I know not all of them are like that I employ several very good ones) My point is how do I portray this on the VISA application? Im still on the Tools for 70% of my working week (bearing in mind my working week is about 80 hours long.) Has any one else had these issues? Thanks in advance James
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Hi thanks for all of this what I dont understand is what you do for work between completing your Vetassess in the UK, you have then landed in OZ then as I have read on this forum you need an OZ address to book the TRA (ARTC) "what do these acoynms stand for?" then you book a Pre electrical course are the OZ courses as mentioned above running weekly/monthly? I fear that once I touch down I will have to wait weeks or months before I can work and earn money? thanks james
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I will start my elective in August but unfortunately wouldn't be able to do mine in OZ although that would be a fantastic experience. To get out sooner, we think we will try to go out on James's electrician qualification, and again saving! Good luck with your plans
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Hi Me again trying to fill out the vetassess application and it guides me to a tradeSET website. I'm a qualified Electrician so am I an Electrical Contractor or am I an Electrician General? Does it matter? Any advice gratefully received James
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Hi everyone Can anyone recommend a migration agent that is great for us electricians, I'm based in Sussex so someone local would be better I'm also run my own business so again any migration agent that specialises in this the better. thanks James
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Ideally Queensland or Adelaide but it does depend on where James can find work as an electrician. It all seems so far away and lots to resolve in this country first. We would like to go across on my visa as its cheaper but it all rests on whether I will find the necessary work after qualifying.