[zeke the zebra]

Hi, I just got a job with a nursing home in Melbourne and am currently waiting for my visa to be approved. The reason I applied for nursing home is because I am specialize in gerontology nursing and I find that geron nursing is not in as great demand in acute care, as in nursing homes (probably due to the more established community based services). I hope I made a wise decision restarting my nursing career in a nursing home...

I am also hoping to start slow since I had been doing administrative work in clinical quality improvement the last 3+ yrs and only started casual nursing in Singapore from last Nov - to get myself back to bedside nursing, though my assignments have ranged from ED to individual nursing to ICU and post-op care. It's been refreshing and fun... I now remember what it means to be a and why I'm switching back to it.

I'm trying to find out more about the nursing home scene in Melbourne... where I'll be working, it's supposed to be a high-care facility. What does that really mean? (sub-acute care??).. And what's the nurse-resident ratio like for such facilities? Sorry for asking this forum ... was too nervous and excited during the interview, I forgot to ask ... I've never worked in a nursing home, not even in Singapore where I live. I really look forward to my move to Melbourne .... hopefully in the next 3 week.

Thanks, anyone who has any advise ...

.: Zeke :.

[joannep]

Hi,
I empathise with your desire to move back to a clinical role. I too have been in management/administration for the past 4 years and am thinking that it is time I started looking for a clinical job. I will be interested to hear how your new job is.
Good luck with you career move and even bigger move to Melbourne.

[poodleH]

Hi, I used to live in singapore. My dad was in the RAAF when I was young, your country is beautiful and CLEAN, yes I remember the fine for littering and no gum. Anyway I work in a nursing home in queensland, I am enjoying it yes there are challenges but must make the best decisions. I have a lovely singaporean family next door to me. Enjoy Melbourne and stay rugged up for their winter it can get reallllllyyyy ccccoolllddd!!!!