[incertus]

Hi, I am a UK, Dual Diploma Qualified Practitioner. Social Work (DipSW) and Registered Nurse Learning Disability. I am considering a move to Australia and at this point am looking for some advice. It seems from the websityes that I have visited that NSW is the only state which recognises Learning Disability Nursing as a registered nurse profession. I have also been advised that by mutual agreement I could register in NSW and then work as a registered nurse in another state...I am considering mental health services as this is my practice background. My question is do NSW nursing board accept UK 'Diploma' Registered nurse, as I keep coming across info which indicates registration is based on degree level qualifications...please can you help so that I can get on with applying for NSW nurse registration

thanks
incertus

[suzanne4]

Please check out the Australian forum, they will be able to give you much better advice on this topic.

[andy Hain]

Hi,

Originally Posted by incertus

Hi, I am a UK, Dual Diploma Qualified Practitioner. Social Work (DipSW) and Registered Nurse Learning Disability. I am considering a move to Australia and at this point am looking for some advice. It seems from the websityes that I have visited that NSW is the only state which recognises Learning Disability Nursing as a registered nurse profession. I have also been advised that by mutual agreement I could register in NSW and then work as a registered nurse in another state...I am considering mental health services as this is my practice background. My question is do NSW nursing board accept UK 'Diploma' Registered nurse, as I keep coming across info which indicates registration is based on degree level qualifications...please can you help so that I can get on with applying for NSW nurse registration

thanks
incertus

Incertus,

I am a Learning Disabiilitiees Nurse currently registered in NSW as a RN. In NSW you are able to work in any area you feel competent.
I am trying to move my registration to WA but finding it tough enough. I can only register as an Enrolled Mental Health Nurse.
If I transfer under the Mutual Recognition Act they will only register me as a Learning Disabilities RN if I have a letter confirming a employment offer.
I do not know about the other states as I am only concentrating on Western Australia.
In WA the jobs in Learning Disabilities appear to be Social Trainers or Carers.
The Learning Disabilities Nurse appears to be becomming extinct!!!!
Would love to keep in touch and share our frustrations as we make the move over.
I am currently in Ireland and plan to move over in June 06.
Am having my RN status confirmed by the ANMC at the moment, part of the permanent residency process.

Andy

[jossam]

Hi, How did you get on with registering in OZ. I have registered in NSW and am going to work as a CAMHS community mental health worker. Tried WA but told only as an enrolled nurse

Chrissy






Incertus,

I am a Learning Disabiilitiees Nurse currently registered in NSW as a RN. In NSW you are able to work in any area you feel competent.
I am trying to move my registration to WA but finding it tough enough. I can only register as an Enrolled Mental Health Nurse.
If I transfer under the Mutual Recognition Act they will only register me as a Learning Disabilities RN if I have a letter confirming a employment offer.
I do not know about the other states as I am only concentrating on Western Australia.
In WA the jobs in Learning Disabilities appear to be Social Trainers or Carers.
The Learning Disabilities Nurse appears to be becomming extinct!!!!
Would love to keep in touch and share our frustrations as we make the move over.
I am currently in Ireland and plan to move over in June 06.
Am having my RN status confirmed by the ANMC at the moment, part of the permanent residency process.

Andy[/quote]

[Darren1905]

Hi all,

I wanted to flag this topic up again as I think it's a really important one. I'm currently trying to find a way of Registering with the board in Victoria. Their register for Developpmental Disability nursing is now closed and I've searched the web a zillion times over to try and find any advertised Developmental Disability nurse jobs to no avail. Does anyone have any information that could point me in the right direction?

It would be very much appreciated.

How's it for registering in NSW? Do they accept the qualification okay or do they limit the scope of practice?

As said above ANY info would be brrrrilliant!!

Thanks in advance

Darren

[AussieTina]

Try posting in the Australian forum, might have better luck there

[jossam]

Originally Posted by Darren1905

Hi all,


I wanted to flag this topic up again as I think it's a really important one. I'm currently trying to find a way of Registering with the board in Victoria. Their register for Developpmental Disability nursing is now closed and I've searched the web a zillion times over to try and find any advertised Developmental Disability nurse jobs to no avail. Does anyone have any information that could point me in the right direction?

It would be very much appreciated.

How's it for registering in NSW? Do they accept the qualification okay or do they limit the scope of practice?

As said above ANY info would be brrrrilliant!!

Thanks in advance

Darren

Hi Darren

In NSW you register as a registered nurse and its up to the employer to decide whether you have the skills or not to work. I managed to get a job in a mental health service in the end, nothing in LD. However if you fancy brissy then they are opening up a centre of excellence regarding working with people who have challenging behaviours and autism, go to disability services queensland.

chris