Guest jan rigby Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 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 there completely new to forums so here goes, seen your thread about nursing in brisbane we are hoping to go to perth ive been a scrub nurse in a day surgery unit for several years but dont seem to be able to find any info bout this in Oz, do they exist there? Any details would be most helpful, i specialise in ENT though have experience in other areas too, hope to hear from someone bout this soon many thanks Jan xx:smile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I work in mental health in perth and don't know if they have scrub nurses per se, but as they have theatres I'm sure you'll be in demand - crying out for nurse. You'll love WA (I hope) it's a great place Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jan rigby Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I work in mental health in perth and don't know if they have scrub nurses per se, but as they have theatres I'm sure you'll be in demand - crying out for nurse. You'll love WA (I hope) it's a great place Ali Thanks for that wonder if you can help with this querie have seen a wage quoted of $A67,000-$A71,000 pa surely thats not for a staff nurse? Also is it possible to get part-time work or do they only employ emmigries in full-time posts? regards Jan xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest juliej Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 hi just wondering what agent u using i thinking of using an agent on gomatilda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jan rigby Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 I work in mental health in perth and don't know if they have scrub nurses per se, but as they have theatres I'm sure you'll be in demand - crying out for nurse. You'll love WA (I hope) it's a great place Ali Thanks for that wonder if you can help with this querie Ive seen a wage of $A67,000-$A71,000 quoted but surely thats not for a staff nurse? Also do they have part-time posts available? Jan xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisbane or bust Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dbrown Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jan rigby Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skippy 08 Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 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!!! skip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest the ps Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 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:wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted April 20, 2008 Share Posted April 20, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin&lorraine Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 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:arghh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest loufy Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 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:err: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest the ps Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 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:err: Hi Lou They always seem to be advertising for midwifes so you will be at an advantage with your specialist experience Best Wishes Brenda:wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest juliej Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest the ps Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 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 RCNregards JulieJxxx Hi Julie Sorry don't know venue or dates as it was not in the advert but if you contact the website with your CV/QNC I'm sure they will let you know. If I find out anything else will post it on here. Good Luck Brenda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bogle Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Evening all!! If you come over to Australia on a Working Holiday Visa to work as nurses, do we have to go through the skills assessment thing to get our registration? Just trying to work out how much it's going to cost because my girlfriend's getting cold feet about the whole move!! We are aiming to move to Brisbane in January 09. Any help would be magic. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest loufy Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Hi Brenda, Thanks for the reply and advice, was hoping to do nursing rather than midwifery but I suppose whatever it takes eh! lol Best wishes Lou x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lisa&matt Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 hi there i'm sarah 28, also with a plumber / pipe fitter and waiting for our visa. i'm one of the unfortunate aug applications so ya might get there before us! good luck anyway xx Hi Brenda, I'm Lisa and me and my family are hopefully off to Brisbane this year. Waiting for my house to sell! although just gone on the market. You say you have applied to the QNC, did you find it mind blowing? coz i'm sat here after downloading the application pack and i feel my head is gonna explode!!!! After getting all your documents certified for the visa we have to do it again, or do i ? really confused. Can you point me in the right direction. Greatly appreciated Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest the ps Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Hi Brenda, I'm Lisa and me and my family are hopefully off to Brisbane this year. Waiting for my house to sell! although just gone on the market. You say you have applied to the QNC, did you find it mind blowing? coz i'm sat here after downloading the application pack and i feel my head is gonna explode!!!! After getting all your documents certified for the visa we have to do it again, or do i ? really confused. Can you point me in the right direction. Greatly appreciated Lisa Hi Lisa If you had a skills test from ANMC then they can forward your details to the QNC if you contact them and ask them too. Yeah it is mind blowing ....but will be worth it in the end Besta wishes Brenda:wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gilly Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Continue with the nursing thread, do not stop. There most be more nurses out there. It is a great to hear new nurses. Continue nurses or else the nursing thread will on the bottom :notworthy:soon. Hope to hear from new nurses soon :jiggy: Hi Im a nurse RN Adult and RN Child working in Coffs harbour, I came out on a PR spouse visa in Oct 07. Love it here, but took a while to get used to drug names and the fact that RN's are called sisters. I keep looking behind me when someone calls me sister Dixon lol Cant believe the drugs are prescribed using their trade names, getting there now though and always have the mimhs near by. Just a point I seem to be having probs with is in Australia they need my total hours worked since qualifying so they can work out salary. I qualified in 2000 and have worked full time part time and also bank work (not altogether, Im not that keen) and all my trust provided was the total years worked. I now have to complete a statement saying I have tried every poss. way to get correct info and apparently I do a sort of self dec. Has anyone else had to do this. Also I have allowed my reg. in UK to expire as reg. here (NSW) but in UK was reg. adult and reg. child nurse over here its just one reg. What would happen if I wanted to return to UK and practise as nurse, I mean Im not planning on it but would it still be the case I could apply for both regs. again. I spent a year full time at uni for the extra qualification and dont want to loose it. Another thing (sorry) but I enquired about mental health nursing in oz re. training and the Mental health nurse guy said as I did project 2000 and completed a module in mental health that I could apply for a mental health job, that cant be right can it!! Anyway here's to all the nurses UK and OZ and good luck with all applications :jiggy:Gilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Alot of the nurses here in oz do a comprehensive training now and can apply for mental health jobs - it doesn't seem right to me as a mental health nurse myself (I also think it can be downright dangerous in some situations). I think that's why they're pleased to get specialised mental health nurses. Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin&lorraine Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Hi do you know if there is a QNC exibition at Manchester or Leeds and if so when Lorraine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brisbane or bust Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Hi gilly, I think that if you came back to UK you may have to do a course to return to practice. You are basically in a studenty kind of role for the duration of the course. Not sure if they pay you though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lisa&matt Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 Hi Lisa If you had a skills test from ANMC then they can forward your details to the QNC if you contact them and ask them too. Yeah it is mind blowing ....but will be worth it in the end Besta wishes Brenda:wubclub: Hi Brenda, cheers for that, i did get skills tested, so can i email them to send the details to QNC? Lisa :arghh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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