another one !

Aelith · Sep 18, 2008

Division 1 = Registered Nurse

Division 2 = Enrolled Nurse

Grading depends on years of experience and/or other postgraduate qualifications.

alsal41 · Sep 18, 2008

For example: I am an Enrolled nurse, but I have my endorsement (I can give out most but not all medications), so my employer has hired me as a Division 2, level 2 EEN, whereas another worker who does NOT have her endorsement, is only a Division 2, level 1 EEN.

Yes, t'is confusing. I also heard that even when I finally get to Division 2, level 5, the pay rate difference is only about 30cents ... hardly enough to really fuss over eh?

sandcat · Sep 19, 2008

So, if you are a registered nurse in the Uk, obviously giving meds, do you still have to get the endorsement thingy ?

I have an interview via telephone on Sun pm for a job in Melbourne, the interview is through a friend that I worked with in London. I sent my cv and they responded with an interview on Sunday with the director of nursing of the hospital and the NUM in A&e. Is this normal for Aussie interviews ??

Aelith · Sep 19, 2008

RNs don't really need to undergo a short course on Medication Endorsement. It is specifically for Enrolled Nurses who want to upgrade their classification.

Silverdragon102, BSN · Sep 19, 2008

So, if you are a registered nurse in the Uk, obviously giving meds, do you still have to get the endorsement thingy ?
I have an interview via telephone on Sun pm for a job in Melbourne, the interview is through a friend that I worked with in London. I sent my cv and they responded with an interview on Sunday with the director of nursing of the hospital and the NUM in A&e. Is this normal for Aussie interviews ??

From what I have read elsewhere on Australian interviews what you are having is normal

alsal41 · Sep 19, 2008

All nurses, RN's and EEN's have to do a medication competency when they start work with a new employer. That is, lots of little questions that involve the calculations. You get to do it mostly in your own time, you can liaise with other staff about it, you can use a calculator and in some aged care homes, you can take the exam home with you and do it quietly there.

And as for hiring people from OS .. yes, telephone interviews are quite the norm.

Cheers & Goodluck!

SisterKate · Sep 20, 2008

Hi

being interviewed for a basic grade position by a DON is a bit heavy. As a Manager I did a lot of overseas telephone interviews and usually used a Clinical Nurse if I was interviewing for RNs or ENs. Now as a DON I leave the interviews to my managers. I don't want to frighten off prospective nursing staff!! (Not that I'm that scary) :nurse:

Grace Oz · Sep 25, 2008

Hi
being interviewed for a basic grade position by a DON is a bit heavy. As a Manager I did a lot of overseas telephone interviews and usually used a Clinical Nurse if I was interviewing for RNs or ENs. Now as a DON I leave the interviews to my managers. I don't want to frighten off prospective nursing staff!! (Not that I'm that scary)

Awww, go on Kate, I'll betcha scare the daylights outta those young things!!! LOL

Grace Oz · Sep 25, 2008

Division 2 nurse is particular to Victoria.

Most other states the title is Enrolled Nurse.

SisterKate · Sep 25, 2008

Hi Grace... I only scare them when I have to....... you have to get some fun out of life! :devil:

Just heard I'm going to be a Granny for the first time! Not really relevant to anyone but me, but its such joyous news I have to share it! :yeah:

Grace Oz · Sep 26, 2008

congratulations granny! :)

i'm green with envy! the way my two are going, i'll be wearing nappies myself before any grand child is!!! lol

that's lovely news for you, kate... you'll be kept poor and busy now! :)