Guest oscarblaik Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Hi all, new to posting. I am a RMN and have a job at sunshine hospital in melbourne. would love to be there by end of March. would love any advice about nursing in oz, got the usual pre new job nerves and dont know anyone that is a RMN in oz. Thanks vanessa X IELTS SEP 2009, JOB OFFER NOV 2009, NBV REG SUBMITTED JAN 4TH 2010, MEDICALS FEB 23RD 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest caw54 Posted February 18, 2010 Share Posted February 18, 2010 Hi All I qualified as an RMN last July and I am just finishing my teaching PGCE qualification. I am due to start my first post as a public health nurse, counselling and working with people in primary care who have obesity problems. Would this job go against me in terms of finding work in Oz as an RMN as I will not be working on MH wards or in acute care. I will be running clinics and 1:1 sessions using CBT style approaches. Also would my teaching qualification hold any weight, it is purely for post 16 education and I have been teaching Health and Social care in colleges. Thanks in anticipation of your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest briansp Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Hi - I'm having the Sydney/Melbourne debate with the wife at the moment as I'm in IT (more jobs in Sydney) and she's an RMN (loads online for Melbourne). Am I looking in the wrong place (SEEK.com.au) as all I can see is temping/bank for RMNs in Sydney with a light scattering of full time roles, same site has roles aplenty in Melbourne? (she's got 13 years, done older adult, inpatient acute and last 2 years community drugs and alcohol so pretty broad is ok) cheers (fancy either or to be fair just I'd be the higher earner, even with a step down, so conscious choice over leap of faith is the order of the day) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oscarblaik Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I used google maps and found psychiatric hospitals in melbourne, most of them had a section on recruitment for overseas nurses and contacted them directly. hope this helps regards and good luck vanessa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest briansp Posted March 15, 2010 Share Posted March 15, 2010 Hi BrianI was reading your post. I work for a boutique operation recruitment company, who specialise in placing foreign trained Medical Specialists and Nurses. I have a great contact in Melbourne who I am willing to send your wife's cv to. Sydney do a lot of their recruitment themselves. Seek is an excellent site for IT professionals for both Melbourne and Sydney. My husband works in IT and it helps to have people in the know. Please feel free to send both your CVs and to let me know what type of work you are after and I can advise you who to get in touch with regarding IT in Melbourne and Sydney. My husband and I immigrated from the UK, nearly 5 years ago and haven't looked back. Our original choice was between Melbourne and Brisbane. Thanks for that - we're a fair bit off until we actually plan to move (2 year plan) so while I'd value feedback on the CVs I'm conscious that it really hacks recruiters off when you waste their time if they want to pass your details into a client and you're not ready to move. If you still think it is worthwhile let me know. Also haven't got a clue how to attach docs (so thats me passed the skills assessment for a Senior IT Manager ;o)) cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lisabat Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Hi So much info......... Have I got the process right: 1. Permanent Visa 2. Need Skills Assessment (who then register you with state you want to go) 3. Apply for visa etc 1. Apply for sponsorship 2. Dont need skills assessment 3. Apply for quick visa for only so many months? Why do people go for the visa that is not permanent (apart from them not taking as long) Lisa:arghh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 You need the skills assessment in order to proceed with the visa application, so that would be first on your PR list. I don't know why people choose the sponsorship route over PR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LLLV Posted April 1, 2010 Share Posted April 1, 2010 Hi Ali Just saw the post above about, grade 1 nurses salary going almost $699 a week. My question is, i will be coming on a graduate scheme hopefully,, but with this wage, will i manage to pay the $400 rent a week and afford a decent life style? thanks Ali LLLV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lucadoyle Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Hi there, does anyone know if there has been a drive for MHN in Queensland? Basically I've just started my MHN diploma and am looking at emigrating to Oz in about 3 years. Is there likely to still be a demand for Mental Health Nurses in Queensland in 3 years time? Also can I get in without any experience (not bothered about salary) or is it essential that at least a years experience etc is needed? Many thanks for any advice. By the way I am a 36 year old male hoping to emigrate with wife and 2 children. :skeptical: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I would imagine that there will always be a need for nursing, at the moment to apply for a PR visa you have to have your skills assessed by the ANMC who I think will require you to have been working at least 20 hours in the last 12 months prior to applying. At least 12 months experience when applying for jobs is a good thing (IMHO) as if posts you're applying for our competative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest micky38 Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 Hi, because I'm 43 years old I don't meet the criteria for a PR 175(110 points). So I want to apply for a State Sponsorship. Where am I most likely to find a job quickly? WA, SA or QLD?( I would like to go QLD but my hubbie wants WA) Greetz, Micky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oscarblaik Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Finally got my NBV reg through, had applied begining of Jan. Just got to wait for visa. EXCITED vanessa x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest fred2000 Posted June 9, 2010 Share Posted June 9, 2010 my husband is a mental health nurse and he is looking for work in brisbane.we are in Milton Keynes at the moment.I am a learning disabilities trained nurse.do they recognise it there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest adeleclayte Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I spoke with the Queensland Nurses Council and they don't recognise, have any qualification or can match it with a learning disabilities trained nurse. However, they suggest that you contact the new National Board from the 1st July. The website is www.ahpra.gov.au. If I can help you further, please email me adeleclayte@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest micky38 Posted December 4, 2010 Share Posted December 4, 2010 Hi everybody, Did anyone apply for credentialing with the Australian College of Mental Health Nurses( www.acmhn.org) Is it necessary? It is a lot of work to do! I am already registered with AHPRA. Greetz, Micky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest robyvonne Posted December 5, 2010 Share Posted December 5, 2010 Hi all I'm looking at Perth or Adelaide. Any info on RMN jobs in Adelaide elderly dementia??? (Ali has already put me in the picture for perth). Looking to come out next year for a couple of weeks.(1 week in perth the other in adelaide) Hopefully have some interviews/meetings set up? What kind of visa do you most commonly apply for? and would going through an agency be a better bet? Also how much in the way of money (savings) should we aim to have if/when were accepted and move just to suvive at the start (family of 3) Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack lemon Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 hi there,im soon to qualify as a mhn and am keen to move to a.c.t,when is the best time to start the process,ive heard nurse's are on the priority list,dose that mean my ap will go through quicker? any advise would be welcome, 2 kids,long term partner(not married,would this be a problem)thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avi Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 hi there,im soon to qualify as a mhn and am keen to move to a.c.t,when is the best time to start the process,ive heard nurse's are on the priority list,dose that mean my ap will go through quicker? any advise would be welcome, 2 kids,long term partner(not married,would this be a problem)thanks. I applied when I was still in uni for a new grad postion. I was offered a post and fly in 69 days cant wait. Google new grad and you can apply online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack lemon Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 in last year of training,would like to go to nsw as soon as with family,can anyone give me any desent immigration agents to get in touch with please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prettyfifi289 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Hi, I am hoping to emigrate to Melbourne with my family after I qualify with a Bsc in Mental Health Nursing. I know Ramsay Healthcare offer a graduate nursing programme, but do you know of any others that would accept a newly qualified nurse with no experience? Thank you!:biggrin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nursemoving2aussie2011 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Hello all, I'm new to this forum and have found it very useful. I am an RMN looking to relocate to Melbourne in Oct 2011. I have a job offer with Northwestern Mental Health. I have received my elegibility letter from AHPRA and my Police Certificate. Would like to talk to other nurses making the move to Melbourne or are working with Northwestern Mental Health. Thanx! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sweetcaroline Posted March 22, 2011 Share Posted March 22, 2011 My husband has had a job offer by his old bosses who have recently returned back to Oz and we are considering moving over to Melbourne. I am a mental health nurse in Leeds at present and a band 6 (6yrs since qualifying). Where do i start about finding out about nursing posts and how the mental health system works in oz? Can anyone direct me to reliable sites where i can gain more information about the process, time scales, how the health system differs from UK and average cost of living? HEEELP, it's all so over whelming but exciting at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimanda Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Hi nursemoving2aussie, my partner is a rmn and were hoping to go to Melbs in Oct too How long did it take you to get your AHPRA letter/registration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy29 Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Not sure if this has been asked but looking, at moving to australia at the end of this summer 2011 and would like to know who out there have jobs. I am a MH nurse and already registored in Aus, so not particular about state as i am prepared to work anywhere. Anyone out there know of any Agencies that are taking up trained nurses? or can anyone point me in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naomi from Manchester Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Hello, my partner is a band 7 of 14yrs experience in the NHS (community based, older age mental health) and is struggling to find any early diagnosis / treatment dementia memory clinics in the Sydney metro area. He doesn't want to go back onto the wards. Does anyone have any info about employment opportunities? Agencies just don't seem to 'get' his specialism and keep highlighting inappropriate mental health posts (wrong client gorup) in the wrong locations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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