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

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Due to recent changes regarding applications for International nurses to Australia and the combining of the nursing boards to one central nursing board in Australia AHPRA I have started a new thread for people to discuss the new process on working in Australia.

Currently New Zealand is not accepting new applicants from International trained nurses except those that meet the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement {TTMR} this will be updated once the New Zealand nursing board reopen their books to International nurses.

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Part 1 thread New grad Filipino nurse wanting to work in Australia/New Zealand - Nursing for Nurses

Hi, this might be off topic but can somebody please share with me the format they used for the immunization requirement? Thanks!

@dreammeanswork

i'm pretty much on the same boat! i'm also retaking my IELTS soon (cant wait!) then sending my application to AHPRA afterwards. i'm also looking at the things i can accomplish while waiting for that. goodluck with ur IELTS! hope we can submit soon! :D

i went to IDP this morning. since I have a work experience, the counselor gave me 2 schools offering BP, to choose from. Deakin and La trobe university for IRON program. crossing fingers on going to OZ. I'm yet to ask my parents to help me out on my tuition fee since is costs 10k AUD. I hope I could convince them.

i didnt know IDP assists with bridging programs...do they help with the actual application? goodluck bettyboop09 :)

hello everyone! Is there anyone here who is for APRIL 23 intake of BP in IHNA?

i didnt know IDP assists with bridging programs...do they help with the actual application? goodluck bettyboop09 :)

That's what the counselor told me, I really still don't know exactly what to do, except for take ielts, apply to aphra, and email the schools she'd given me. When everything's done already, will apply for student visa. That's what I remember, haha, I think those are what sank in to me during our conversation.

And now, I'm torn. While I was browsing for a credible ielts center, downloading forms for application, an agency called me up because my most awaited hospital from qatar which also pirates almost all of my hospital's nurses is lining me up for an interview. What if I passed? Now I dunno if I'd still take ielts, haha. I prayed too much and God gave me two blessings at the same time. Guess I need to pray harder to help me decide which is better. :D

You will find that whether you applied and have your LOE from AHPRA before Sept 2011, you will still have to have an IELTS score of 7 overall in one sitting before you REGISTER. This is why it is important that your IELTS is still valid before you apply for initial registration for your practice certificate. It's not called a 'licence' here in Australia.

Such is the case for a struggling Filipino who finished her BP and can not register with AHPRA because her IELTS expired. She has to take up an English course to pass the IELTS and apply for an extension visa. She is now working part time as a carer where my wife works. She recently failed her IELTS again. Lucky for her she has relatives who support her.

Just my unsolicited advice.

Australia - need to pass the IELTS, need to do Bridging Program, then look for sponsor. No Guarantees of work and if you can't find work you might find yourself going back home.

Qatar - pass the interview, get work as a Nurse, get paid as a Nurse. get experience. Opens more opportunities.

Good luck

hi everyone!

regarding the immunizations, would it be okay to just have the original baby's book photocopied ( and be certified) or it's still best to have my pediatrician write a letter confirming my previous immunization status?

any insights? thank you!

any inputs on this matter? thank you!

I don't think you'll 'earn higher pay' if you take cert 3 in aged care while you are waiting for your eligibility. I doubt if it counts as part of a service statement.

Just my unsolicited advice. Australia - need to pass the IELTS, need to do Bridging Program, then look for sponsor. No Guarantees of work and if you can't find work you might find yourself going back home. Qatar - pass the interview, get work as a Nurse, get paid as a Nurse. get experience. Opens more opportunities. Good luck
I know bobby123. not to mention that it really is a good hospital, salary is great too, plus tax free, accommodation is also provided for free, and so much more. I've waited for this opportunity for a year. maybe, i'll still take ielts so that if and ever I won't make it, I already have plan B. :)thank you bobby123 :D
Ychelle Anne..You need not come back to the Philippines anymore just apply to ahpra for assessment wait for your eligibility and apply for BP..While waiting for your eligibility apply for short courses like cert.in aged care 111 so you get a certificate and can earn higher pay..Then once your eligibility comes out enroll for BP and get your RN license.

You need a work visa to work as an aged carer with cert 111, while studying if you have student visa you can only work 20 hours, once you have finished your course then your student visa finishes. It would be illegal to work if no visa that allows you to work.

Aged care workers are not on the skilled list, how can one apply to work? or apply for a long term business visa?

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