jamesandsarah Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloubelle Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 That's good news, can I ask who you managed to seek clarification from as I am in a similar position and worrying about my ANMAC and AHPRA applications. I would assume you wouldn't be restricted to MH jobs but that's only a guess. Not that there seems to be many of any jobs currently (or mAybe that's just in perth) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesandsarah Posted January 4, 2016 Author Share Posted January 4, 2016 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.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloubelle Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 Yeah that's the impression I'm getting to but still high anxieties until the powers that be confirm it. Would you go back to MH as a starting point if need be just to get started?? I ideAlly want a teaching post but being realistic I guess I will have to start at the bottom again Hopefully by the time we eventually get out there the job situation may look a bit more positive, fingers crossed eh. Let me know if you mAnage to get any positive answers/outcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted January 4, 2016 Share Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) I am an RMN and as my training was RMN only I am restricted to working in the MH field, however, if you've done further training then you might be considered duel registered. Which part of the register are you on in the UK? Edited January 4, 2016 by ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colettemg123 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 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[/quote Hi I am RGN dip he with HV degree, I am working as a child health nurse in Perth. The criteria here is registered nurse ( no branch specified) and post grad certificate in child health ( HV degree is more than adequate) perhaps make contact with named persons on job adverts such as this one for clarity. Just a word about your mental health role, you may want to pursue that as an alternative, health visiting role here ( not sure what it's like in NSW) is very limited and the role may not be as you expected. I personally find it very boring. Good luck Toggle navigation Apply Online Email to a friend Find other jobs by this Organisation / Entity There are currently 60 jobs listed by South Western Sydney Local Health District [h=1]Registered Nurse - Child & Family Health - Temp P/T 24hpw (X2 Positions)[/h][TABLE=class: table table-striped, width: 345] [TR] [TH]Organisation/Entity:[/TH] [TD=bgcolor: #EFEFEF]South Western Sydney Local Health District [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TH]Job Category:[/TH] [TD=bgcolor: #EFEFEF] Health - Medical Positions | Nursing Health | Registered Nurse [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TH]Job Location:[/TH] [TD=bgcolor: #EFEFEF] Sydney Region / Sydney - West [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TH]Job Reference Number:[/TH] [TD=bgcolor: #EFEFEF]269187[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TH]Work Type:[/TH] [TD=bgcolor: #EFEFEF]Part-Time[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TH]Total Remuneration Package:[/TH] [TD=bgcolor: #EFEFEF]$29.32 - $41.17[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TH]Contact:[/TH] [TD=bgcolor: #EFEFEF]0297941700 - Lien Bui[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TH]Closing Date:[/TH] [TD=bgcolor: #EFEFEF]10/01/2016 - 11:59 PM[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [h=4]Purpose of Position[/h]Provision of sustained health home visiting i.e. antenatal and postnatal child & family health nursing intervention for the first 2 years to targeted families living in the Liverpool and Fairfield Local Government Area x2 Temporary Part Time 24hpw Positions until 30/12/2016. [h=4]Selection Criteria[/h]Current nursing registration with AHPRA Post Graduate Child & Family Health qualification Demonstrated knowledge and experience within a Community Health Setting and demonstrated experience working with children Demonstrated effective communication and networking skills Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team / setting Current unrestricted NSW Drivers licence (P2 licence acceptable) Ability to work in an autonomous role Demonstrated Computer literacy Share: Apply Online Email to a friend Find other jobs by this Organisation / Entityb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colettemg123 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 You might also want to consider roles where you can combine your RMN whilst working with children, such as http://headspace.org.au Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesandsarah Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 I am an RMN and as my training was RMN only I am restricted to working in the MH field, however, if you've done further training then you might be considered duel registered. Which part of the register are you on in the UK? I am also on part 3 of the register for specialist practice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesandsarah Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 Yeah that's the impression I'm getting to but still high anxieties until the powers that be confirm it. Would you go back to MH as a starting point if need be just to get started?? I ideAlly want a teaching post but being realistic I guess I will have to start at the bottom again Hopefully by the time we eventually get out there the job situation may look a bit more positive, fingers crossed eh. Let me know if you mAnage to get any positive answers/outcome. 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesandsarah Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 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[/quote Hi I am RGN dip he with HV degree, I am working as a child health nurse in Perth. The criteria here is registered nurse ( no branch specified) and post grad certificate in child health ( HV degree is more than adequate) perhaps make contact with named persons on job adverts such as this one for clarity. Just a word about your mental health role, you may want to pursue that as an alternative, health visiting role here ( not sure what it's like in NSW) is very limited and the role may not be as you expected. I personally find it very boring. Good luck Toggle navigation Apply Online Email to a friend Find other jobs by this Organisation / Entity There are currently 60 jobs listed by South Western Sydney Local Health District Registered Nurse - Child & Family Health - Temp P/T 24hpw (X2 Positions) [TABLE=class: table table-striped, width: 345] [TR] [TH]Organisation/Entity:[/TH] [TD=bgcolor: #EFEFEF]South Western Sydney Local Health District[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TH]Job Category:[/TH] [TD=bgcolor: #EFEFEF] Health - Medical Positions | Nursing Health | Registered Nurse [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TH]Job Location:[/TH] [TD=bgcolor: #EFEFEF] Sydney Region / Sydney - West [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TH]Job Reference Number:[/TH] [TD=bgcolor: #EFEFEF]269187[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TH]Work Type:[/TH] [TD=bgcolor: #EFEFEF]Part-Time[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TH]Total Remuneration Package:[/TH] [TD=bgcolor: #EFEFEF]$29.32 - $41.17[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TH]Contact:[/TH] [TD=bgcolor: #EFEFEF]0297941700 - Lien Bui[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TH]Closing Date:[/TH] [TD=bgcolor: #EFEFEF]10/01/2016 - 11:59 PM[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Purpose of Position Provision of sustained health home visiting i.e. antenatal and postnatal child & family health nursing intervention for the first 2 years to targeted families living in the Liverpool and Fairfield Local Government Area x2 Temporary Part Time 24hpw Positions until 30/12/2016. Selection Criteria Current nursing registration with AHPRA Post Graduate Child & Family Health qualification Demonstrated knowledge and experience within a Community Health Setting and demonstrated experience working with children Demonstrated effective communication and networking skills Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team / setting Current unrestricted NSW Drivers licence (P2 licence acceptable) Ability to work in an autonomous role Demonstrated Computer literacy Share: Apply Online Email to a friend Find other jobs by this Organisation / Entityb Thank you for this, thats really helpful - I will try contacting named contacts for further info. Can I ask why you find your role boring - I'm guessing there is a lot less autonomy? I plan to keep my options open, but I love my HV role ... just not the UK lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colettemg123 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Thank you for this, thats really helpful - I will try contacting named contacts for further info. Can I ask why you find your role boring - I'm guessing there is a lot less autonomy? I plan to keep my options open, but I love my HV role ... just not the UK lol. yes, loss of autonomy has been difficult, some practice out of date, no multi agency working, cp frustrating, and quite frankly alarming, the list is endless, I just do primary visit, and scheduled developmental assessments and that's about it. Might suit some people though... Not me I'm afraid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colettemg123 Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 I should add on a positive note ( the only one) the salary is good!:smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloubelle Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Great job @jamesandsarah I applied for one of them posts in my trust but on reflection not sure I could have done it so went into education instead!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesandsarah Posted January 5, 2016 Author Share Posted January 5, 2016 yes, loss of autonomy has been difficult, some practice out of date, no multi agency working, cp frustrating, and quite frankly alarming, the list is endless, I just do primary visit, and scheduled developmental assessments and that's about it. Might suit some people though... Not me I'm afraid That's really useful info - thank you. My interest is in CP so I may be in for a challenge Im hoping if I could start in this role - it would be a door opener elsewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloubelle Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Just to give you an update I have received email from APHRA this morning and its good news, they have accepted my application and given me 12 months to present with my proof of identity so happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesandsarah Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 Just to give you an update I have received email from APHRA this morning and its good news, they have accepted my application and given me 12 months to present with my proof of identity so happy Congratulations, that's great news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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