macpao87

macpao87 has 2 years experience and specializes in Clinical Case Management; A&E.

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1. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   macpao87 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   i am not aware of any computation regarding that. when i applied for a 456 short stay business visa, i was not asked to provide any show money - but I did, just to be safe. I think the most important thing is the document from your school saying tha...

2. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   macpao87 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   Thanks. I think with the right experience, there are still hospitals who really sponsor foreign nurses. Try applying everywhere. I applied for every position I could find. It takes a lot of time really, I also received hundreds of rejection letters,...

3. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   macpao87 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   I was given multiple entry without any conditions like no further stay. I was able to get an employer before the 90 days, but I decided to come home to Manila while the employer fixed my documents needed for the sponsorship. I think it would be usele...

4. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   macpao87 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   You can try asking the clinic where you will have your medicals done how long before the results are sent to VIA. I did my medicals 1 month before I applied for a 456 visa to be safe. Just tell them that you are in a hurry because your class will sta...

5. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   macpao87 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   I didn't request for my visa to be 1 year, they just gave me that. To be clearer, the validity of the visa is 1 year, but you are only allowed to stay 3 months per entry.

6. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   macpao87 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   Yes. A medical exam is required to get a 456 visa. The results of that same medical exam can be used when you lodge your application for a 457 visa. Medicals are valid for 1 year. I was given a 456 with multiple entry valid for 1 year. Also, there i...

7. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   macpao87 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   As long as you have a confirmation of enrollment from your school, I think you will get your 456. Try calling your school and insist that a letter coming from them instructing on the kind of visa needed for your course is required to get a visa. I to...

8. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   macpao87 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   I don't think any of those courses are required by any of the schools offering the BP. Each school has it's own set of admission criteria. Some of the schools require 1-2 years post registration experience. It's best to look at each school's website ...

9. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

   macpao87 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

   I agree, 8 weeks is still better than what I had to go through with AHPRA VIC - 9 months just for an eligibility letter. Crazy slow.

10. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

    macpao87 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

    I don't think Australia would and could do that. That is clearly racial discrimination - if they pin point nurses coming from a specific country (unless there is a clear and impending reason for them to do so). If they do stop hiring foreign nurses i...

11. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

    macpao87 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

    I have several friends and schoolmates who only had 6 months volunteer experience/ training. Some of them got jobs in hospitals, most in nursing homes. I think it depends on how impressive your resume is and of course, how you do on the interview.

12. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

    macpao87 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

    I'd resign when everything has been finalized. (Bridging Course and Visa). A lot of things can go wrong - and it's very difficult to be unemployed. I resigned the day my 456 visa arrived.

13. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

    macpao87 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

    Hi guys! Just wanted to share something regarding the whole process I had to go through. I am currently waiting for my work visa to arrive, hopefully it comes in a few weeks time. In NSW, I believe there are a lot of job openings for nurses. If you t...

14. New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand Part 2

    macpao87 replied to Silverdragon102's topic in Registration

    I went with miks and the others at the CON for the April 2011 intake. I think you're pretty much in. They only accept payment once you are accepted in the programme. The letter they will send you will confirm your slot and for which date - this will...

15. Know everything about bridging course in sydney

    macpao87 replied to hotchicgrace's topic in Immigration

    go to the AHPRA website, download the form required, send it via post with the listed requirements and wait for the instructions from AHPRA.