To Filipino Nurses in NEW ZEALAND? Have questions please..

penicillin8 · Feb 19, 2009, 02:27 AM

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Helloooooooooooooo!!!

MY DEAR FILIPINO NURSES, NZ DOESN'T NEED ANY HCA (HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT) OR CAREGIVERS COMING FROM ANY COUNTRY. WHY? BECAUSE LOTS OF LOCALS HERE (THE CITIZEN AND WITH PERMANENT RESIDENT) CAN FILL IN THE POST. DO YOU KNOW THAT LOTS OF FILIPINOS HERE ARE ALREADY SENT HOME AFTER THEIR VISITING VISA EXPIRES BECAUSE THE IMMIGRATION DENIED TO GIVE THEM A WORKING PERMIT? EVEN IF YOU HAVE A JOB OFFER, THE IMMIGRATION WILL NOT GIVE YOU A WORKING PERMIT. AGAIN, WHY? BECAUSE YOU ARE NOT A SKILLED WORKER. THEY DON'T NEED YOU. YOU ARE JUST A LIABILITY. YOU ARE NOT ASSET TO THE COUNTRY.

NZ IS NOT LIKE AMERICA THAT EVEN IF IT'S NOT YOUR LINE OF PROFESSION, AS LONG AS YOU ARE WILLING TO DO THE JOB, YOU'RE IN. IF YOU ARE A NURSE, THEY WANT YOU TO WORK AS A QUALIFIED NURSE. IF YOU ARE A COMPUTER SCIENCE OR ENGINEER, DOCTOR, MECHANIC OR A TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNICIAN, THEN THEY WANT YOU TO WORK ON THAT PROFESSION.

AT THE SAME TIME, LOTS OF LOCALS HERE ARE APPLYING FOR THE HCA/CAREGIVING JOB, ESPECIALLY NOW THAT THERE'S A RECESSION.

ONE THING MORE, FOR YOU TO BE HCA OR CAREGIVER HERE, YOU DON'T NECESSARILY NEED TO HAVE A HOSPITAL EXPERIENCE (OR WORSE, A SO-CALLED 6 MONTH CAREGIVING COURSE THAT OUR COUNTRY IS USING TO GET MONEY FROM THE STUDENTS) . TRAININGS AND SEMINARS ARE PROVIDED CONTINUOUSLY HERE FOR THE HCA AND CAREGIVERS.

It's so sad to hear some bad stories ei? This is the truth. So, for those desperate nurses, pls, don't be fooled, If your IELTS is near to expire, you don't have any choice but to repeat it. THERE'S NO SHORTCUT method here.

Again a job offer doesn't mean that you will be given a working permit. The immigration is very strict now for the sake of the country.

Cheers!!!

DON'T RUSH! PLAN CAREFULLY AND DO YOUR HOMEWORK. REASEARCH! NOT JUST LISTEN TO HEARSAY OR SWEET TONGUES OF THE ENEMY.

pulang_bituin · Feb 22, 2009, 02:23 AM

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hi..im also interested with all the important information i need in applying as a nurse in new zealand....can you please also PM me? thank you so much! =D

mabellegamino · Mar 19, 2009, 10:02 AM

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it is required to have an ielts to be to be assesed. which is better to take ielts first before applying for cap competency or the other way around.

Yange · Apr 27, 2009, 11:19 AM

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What would be the case if a Filipino international student gets his qualifications (bachelor's degree) as a nurse? Would that make a difference in registering?

Ltabby85 · Apr 30, 2009, 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by april15

hello,
i'm a new member here..its so great to be reading your posts..

to BIG HEART and to those who have taken the Competency Assessment Program (CAP) in new zealand: i would like to ask questions from you regarding the CAP in new zealand. ill be leaving this january 2009 for the CAP in EIT,HAwkes Bay,NZ. im a little scared since i will be on my own since my friends were not accepted at EIT. what should i expect in the program? how many are we in a class? what tips can you give me for me to pass and become a registered nurse in NZ?

thank you very much! hope you'll reply!

to april15:

how long was your wait from the moment you passed your requirements to your visa aceptance?

penicillin8 · Jun 18, 2009, 05:45 AM

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Hellooooooooooo! Sorry late reply for all the questions as I had my long holiday! Well, they said it's pretty alright in EIT Hawkes Bay. If you will have your practical training in Hawkes Bay DHB, avoid A&E. No explanation to be given as no naming and shaming here. Just don't go there.

Cheers!

g3stalt · Jun 23, 2009, 07:24 AM

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Hello! Just finished reading everything in this thread...wow this is long... I'm from Iloilo and I'd also like to work in NZ... Recently an Agency came here to offer us "Immigration consultancy" with fee of estimated P400,000 (P60,000 of which is their placement fee)... After reading this thread I've become confident to do the process on my own.. Here are some things about me:
-I'm still waiting for my NCLEX eligibilty (from vermont). It takes so long... It has been 8months.. and I got tired...
-I'm planning to take my Ielts this October or December...

I have some questions:
-Is it true that I don't need to go to Malacanang to authenticate my documents?
-Can I go to the local DFA (here in Iloilo) instead of Manila?
-Do I need to get my documents authenticated in the NZ embassy?
I'm sorry of the many questions... I'm trying to avoid going to Manila to lessen my expenses... I hope you can enlghten me.. thanks....

lecna31 · Jun 23, 2009, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by g3stalt

Hello! Just finished reading everything in this thread...wow this is long... I'm from Iloilo and I'd also like to work in NZ... Recently an Agency came here to offer us "Immigration consultancy" with fee of estimated P400,000 (P60,000 of which is their placement fee)... After reading this thread I've become confident to do the process on my own.. Here are some things about me:
-I'm still waiting for my NCLEX eligibilty (from vermont). It takes so long... It has been 8months.. and I got tired...
-I'm planning to take my Ielts this October or December...

I have some questions:
-Is it true that I don't need to go to Malacanang to authenticate my documents?
-Can I go to the local DFA (here in Iloilo) instead of Manila?
-Do I need to get my documents authenticated in the NZ embassy?
I'm sorry of the many questions... I'm trying to avoid going to Manila to lessen my expenses... I hope you can enlghten me.. thanks....

hi g3stalt!
-Is it true that I don't need to go to Malacanang to authenticate my documents?
*yes, you don't need to authenticate your documents to malacanang, authentication of documents should be in DFA-Manila and NZ Embassy
-Can I go to the local DFA (here in Iloilo) instead of Manila?
*no, DFA Manila is the one authenticates the documents
-Do I need to get my documents authenticated in the NZ embassy?
*yes, documents should be authenticated by NZ embassy.
maybe you can ask friends or relatives living in manila to help you on this

and also please check for updated authentication fees at DFA & NZ Embassy. goodluck

g3stalt · Jun 24, 2009, 02:38 AM

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Thanks for the reply... here are some more questions:

In the Application Form, there's a Statutory Declaration, do I have to sign that document in front of a notary public/attorney?
I haven't taken my IELTS yet, but I plan to take it this October, can I include the NCNZ in the list (in the IELTS application form) where the IDP can send the results directly to NCNZ, after I take the IELTS?
- It was stated in the NZ guide that "An original of the test results must be included with the application"
I'm single and have not have any change of name or civil status, do I still need to send my birth certificate? I didn't see anything in the NZ guide that says that birth certificate is needed..

THanks in advance for the reply!

penicillin8 · Jun 24, 2009, 05:04 AM

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Whatever is asked for you to send, send. If it's not asked to be sent or included in the application, then you don't have to send. Regarding the IELTS for, just go to a notary public. They will just stamp it with their number and signature. Go to amn authentic notary public and not just in "gilid-gilid." About sending the original result straight away to NZ (regardless if you pass or not) - ASK IDP if they will still give you another copy of your own when they send it to NZ. In my time, they gave me my IELTS result and I asked them to send a copy to NZ which I had paid (hundreds, can't remember the exact amount) certain amount. That is the USUAL procedure. The problem with sending the result straight away is that you don't know the result yet whether you pass (straight 7 across the board) or you fail. I mean, at least if you know the result, you know your second move. And it's not good to send a failed IELTS result. They might remember you as we don't know if they keep the file. Better receive the result first, if it's 7 or more then, have IDP send a copy to NZ. At the same time, all your signed papers, application form, etc are already set for courier.

I have to remind all of you that it's difficult now to be accepted in the application if your nursing degree is a second degree.

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