Paednurseclaire

Wow! Thank you Gin100 for sharing your experience and for all your advice. Your completely right I do feel under pressure as I'm the main applicant hubby has wanted to go for years and now it's me pushing for it as the whole cancer thing has changed my outlook! I'm praying it will all be ok! Lots of PMA for the medical then ) thanks again

Thank you movingtotasmaina That's very iinformative. Yes if you could PM me that number that would be great! Fingers crossed! )

Hi all. After a little bit of advice so I have come to the fountain of knowledge that is PIO. I am a Children's Nurse and looking to move to Brisbane later this year on a 189 (PR) In July 2011 I was diagnosed with rectal cancer, I underwent chemo and radiotherapy and had an operation to remove my large bowel completely in December 2011 (therefore reducing chances of cancer ever returning) The cancer turned out to be a Dukes A, which is a very early stage. so therefore I have been cancer free since December 2011. I did initially suffer with infection post surgery but this has been resolved for a number of years now. I now have an end ileostomy which I have never had a problem with and functions perfectly. My surgeon has now discharged me from his care and a have 6 monthly check up with an oncologist, probably extending to yearly when I next attend. I am able to work fully and manage a paediatric A&E on a daily basic (very busy and I am on my feet all day) It is my understanding that 5yrs cancer free would be preferred but every case is assessed on its own merits Has anyone had a similar scenario? Is there any way of having my medical undertaken and assessed prior to visa submission? If my visa was declined on medical grounds, can it be appealed or reassessed after the 5yrs? I am going to ask my consultant surgeon and oncologist to write me a supporting statement also? Thanks for any info

Phew!! I downloaded one in preparation for our visa application and was dreading filling in 30 yrs of address' . Thanks for the info

Hi there, I've just had approx 10 documents certified by a justice of the peace for £25. If you take this option though brace yourself as it is quite formal good luck

Wow!! love this thread and love reading all this information, makes me super excited to get out there and experience it all. Will keep my eye on this one, keep them coming guys!

Hi lovesun. I recently submitted my anmac skills assessment inclusive of a professional reference. I just gave my manager the template. We reviewed the reference together and I think we covered all the required info. Fingers crossed and good luck :wink:

Congratulations on the invite for interview! How exciting! Im afraid I'm not that far in the process so haven't got any tips on what australian health organisations may ask you?! All I would add to Tracey's comments are do a bit of research on the hospital itself and find out what's new and current in childrens nursing at the minute. Being a overseas nurse I would have thought they may throw in a question about how you may integrate and adapt to nursing in australia?! Anyways best of luck, I'm sure you'll do grand!!