Canadian Student Nurse Looking Into Moving to New Zealand

ceridwyn · Dec 16, 2013

The 2,500 hours are practise as a Registered Nurse, not sure, what you mean, clinical practice as a student is not considered. Jobs prospects are poor in NZ, like the pay, compared to Australia, for most nurses, even more so for relatively new graduates. Cost of living is considered by the rest of the world as high in both New Zealand and Australia. :no:

joe_mulligan88 · Dec 16, 2013

NZ looks sweet but I wouldn't expect to move there and off the bat, get a job. You do need the exp to be able to sell yourself as a good candidate. And she's right expect less pay and less jobs. I've considered moving there, maybe later on.

nocturnal10 · Dec 17, 2013

Hi,

Thanks a lot for your reply.

Don't worry I know those 2 500 hours are as a registered nurse, not as a student. What I wanted to know is whether it is still okay if they are completed within a year? I do intend to get experience here.

My univeristy also allows us to do a clinical internship abroad for our last semester so I might do it in NZ to get a feel of it before I move. I just wanted to get an idea regarding the job market.

Do you know any friends in New Zealand? Do they know in which areas there better chances?

I've visited New Zealand shortly before so I do know some parts. I was thinking more Auckland or Wellington. I might even consider the Otago area if there isn't any luck in the North Island. I just want to get away for a little while and get some experience out of Canada.

nocturnal10 · Dec 17, 2013

As long as I can manage my expenses and have a little bit of money to spare to travel I'm not too fussed about money, it's just a relatively stable job that I want.

joe_mulligan88 · Dec 17, 2013

Well thats an interesting question I don't know if its an "and/or" stipulation... Be sure to let us know what you find out. I'd assume both Wellington and or auckland work be best bet for a job they both are nice cities I've been to both and some of the South Island as well... Its a nice country laid back but I would deffinetly take advantage of your study abroad, that's sweet, just to see what its like and possibly obtain a lead on a job for after. I'm planning on going to australia first and I believe its easier to transfer from there to NZ.

nocturnal10 · Dec 18, 2013

Yup, will do! Where are you from? Can you tell me briefly what Australia requirements are?

Silverdragon102, BSN · Dec 18, 2013

Yup, will do! Where are you from? Can you tell me briefly what Australia requirements are?

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