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Sep 28, 2009 01:08 PM

Returning back to Oz


Hi there

I was wondering if anyone can help me out. Its been two years since I havent nursed. I have been living in Canada and I am wanting to return back to Brisbane by the new year 2010.

I have sent my applications to hospitals in hope for employment. However, knowing competition is fierce, I may consider Aged Care but I have no idea what the job duties are for RNs in Aged Care, as I have only worked in hospital care. I do enjoy working with the elderley especially when I did look after them in hospital facility. However I have been told aged care has loads of paper work???????

So if anyone can give me a run down I would appreciate it. I am still keeping hope to get a job in a hospital facility as that I know is where I want to be but would give aged care a shot too.

Thank you and look forward to your replies


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from joannep
Old Sep 28, 2009, 08:12 PM

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If you speak English and you have a pulse you'll get a job in the acute sector. If you feel like a change you'd be better looking at community nursing before aged care, much more fun
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Old Sep 28, 2009, 09:10 PM

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LOL, thanks for the chuckle Joannep

Yep I sure do speak English and I have a pulse lol

I have sent my applications to Brisbane hospitals and awaiting a reply anytime soon I hope
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from talaxandra
Old Sep 29, 2009, 08:10 PM

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Pay's better, too
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from smilenurse
Old Oct 29, 2009, 04:59 AM

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Are you thinking to do night shifts? Aged care night shifts are easyer then am and pm.
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Old Oct 31, 2009, 10:24 PM

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I think community nursing is the best. No-one looking over your shoulder, better pay and real time with our lovely oldies. Plenty of agencies to choose from as well.
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