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On 4/9/2017 at 4:18 PM, Rumblyvike said:

Hi, I'm a nurse with 20 years experience and looking to move with my family to Melbourne. I'm too old to realistically get in on an independent visa, so need a sponsored 186 visa with PR. Has anyone managed to get a 186 visa with nursing skills, as hear that they are hard to come by. I have A&E experience, but now work within public health managing school nurses. School nursing seems to be within local government in Oz, so would be happy to look at that route rather than hospital nursing. I have a degree in public health nursing and a masters in Healthcare Leadership. 

Thanks in advance. 

Hi,

As you are looking at Melbourne have you considered a State Sponsored visa?  I did this and it was much quicker than 186 or independent visa.  Worth checking the Vic Gov immigration website as they often have fast-track for nurses on 457 (or whatever it is now) to convert to State Sponsored.

School Nursing in Melbourne & Suburbs is very difficult to get in to if you are not working here already.  Very much a "who you know" job and there aren't many going.  I have previously applied for a couple of positions and spoken to the job contact who has basically advised me that the person covering the job is a "very strong candidate!" With school nurses they will often work part-time and do bank work elsewhere so they tend to do the job for a long time.  However, it may be worth looking at the rural or country vacancies as these are easier to get, but you will be a long way from Melbourne.  It would also be good to look at private schools too as they often have school nurse positions.

Good luck.

On 4/29/2017 at 5:09 PM, Pazywannabeoz said:

 

Hi I have been thinking about moving for sometime now and now I've finally decided to do it. I have given myself 3 years to get organised and also upgrade my qualifications. I a registered Learning Disability Nurse (degree level) and have decided to become a nurse prescriber and am in the process of applying, is nurse prescribing recognised in Oz and what opportunities are out there?

Also

I'm a RNLD Nurse however have been practising as a Charge Nurse in Forensic Mental Health for the last 2.5 years. If I move to OZ will I still be able to practice in the field I have become to love so much?




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Hi, I work as a mental health nurse in Melbourne, been here 4 years.  Don't want to sound harsh but RNLD is not recognised here.  You potentially can work as a mental health nurse as all nurses technically are general nurses when registered with AHPRA.  However, you would probably have to do a post-graduate mental health course(diploma/BA etc) with in a certain time if you got a job.  I do know of UK RNLD nurses who have really struggled to get work over here.  I would consider getting your RMN before moving if possible. It might delay things but will make life much easier.  

Nurse Prescribing: I would seriously check out if it's worth it given that you plan on moving.  Check AHPRA for what they recognise.  You could do Nurse Practitioner once over here if you stayed.

Sorry if this is negative sounding but I don't mean to be  Having worked in Frankston/Melbourne for 4 years in mental health I can say that once you get your head round how it works it's worth it.  More jobs, opportunities and money.  Your UK experience will pay off in the long run.  Once you've earned your stripes/proved yourself you can carve out a good career.  Just remember to sell yourself at interview, seriously it is expected over here.  Also just go with the flow as every service is different and it can seem pretty random compared to the NHS.

Good luck.

I am trying to get my papers ready for registration to APHRA. I am 40, a Registered Mental Health Nurse and qualified in 1993. I was 18 when I started my training in 1990 the University are having difficulty in finding any record of me or course details. Not sure computers exsisted then!! I have a certificate of my qualifying but that is all I have from this time?? I obtained a 2:1 degree in Health in 2011 and have been working for over 20 years in Mental Health with numerous courses to evidence my continuing professional developement. will this be a problem?? Thanks