Chances of getting a nursing job after bridging. What are the factors?

[Idealscholar]

Is there a high chance to get a nursing job in Australia after the bridging? Anyone knows what region or place in Australia still has a high demand for nurses? Thanks.. I am scared to waste my hard earned money..

[belle_v2g, BSN, RN]

It's tough regardless if you are holding a pr visa. Some applies for agency work since it's really hard to find a full time one.

[mj_pink]

Hello, any update on employment after finishing the bridging program? is it still difficult to get a job after the course?

[marialove]

I concur, also an Australian nurse of many years and employer of nurses. Things have changed dramatically. Government now wants more proof that a local can not be found for a position. Money is so tight that employers have had to cut down in all places and if a position cannot be filled it is being reconsidered, how inhouse it can be covered. We are not to spend money on recuiting and sponsorship visa's without excutive okay.

Stories that ONE nurse has made it over 6 months ago, with no experience does not mean 200 nurses can do it today.

Thnk carefully and network with any other Filipino nurses that are working here, they may be able to find you are job..this can only be done in private or aged care....as may have been the case with the one nurse that did ner BP in february.

If you have 2-3 years in theatre or ED, there are chances for work.

Hi @ceridwyn..

your last statement got me and have raised my hope to this new challenge and risk i am about to embark by this june. I have enrolled fir the bridging program and like the many of us.. I am very anxious of the after bridging program problem since i cannot afford to go back and forth australia nor have the show money for another course..

i have 8 years experience in theatre and would really like to know your view if you think i have chances for a job right after the program and with a sponsorship too.

Thanks in advance!

[aj.skywalker]

Hi, When taking up a bridging course? Can I get a student visa instead of a visitor visa?

[dy3p]

Hi, When taking up a bridging course? Can I get a student visa instead of a visitor visa?

You can, however, it will require a lot more supporting documents and money to show. For a course less than 3 mos, subclass 600 is the best visa to use.

[YeXinZhi, BSN, RN]

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[tin48]

Hi, I'm a phil nurse with 2 and a half year experience in phil and currently working in Dubai, UAE in a hospital as an OPD nurse for 2 years.. Is there any chance to get a job in australia now adays? Because I have not yet taken IELTS, I want to be sure that nurses are still in demand in AUStralia.. Thank you for the replies...