My kids in melbourne??

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Male nurse student here in the States,

My kids live in Melbourne with their mom. I chose a career in nursing so as I could have the financial and travel means to be in their lives. what are my prospects of working as a nurse in Melbourne? I do have permanent residence there, or so I did a few years ago when I lived there. Any advise would be appreciated.

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Male nurse student here in the States,

My kids live in Melbourne with their mom. I chose a career in nursing so as I could have the financial and travel means to be in their lives. what are my prospects of working as a nurse in Melbourne? I do have permanent residence there, or so I did a few years ago when I lived there. Any advise would be appreciated.

To keep permanent residency you need requirements, such as spending a certain amount of time in Australia within 5 years of receiving your visa, otherwise you may now no longer have permanent residency visa.

If not,

You will need work permit - under 30? I am not an immigration agent so better check your rights to work here first Department of Immigration & Citizenship

otherwise you will need a sponsor for a work permit - full time job, employer unable to find a local to fill position. Difficult in Melbourne at this time, unless you have lots of theatre/ICU work under your belt as an RN.

To find work as a new graduate is now difficult for locals. Good luck

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it should be easy for you coz they are already here....just as long as you have australian license to practice as a nurse, it's not aproblem getting a job in melbourne especially if you are a resident.....

the challenge is for those who rquire employer sponsorship coz not all hospitals sponsor but for someone who already has the work rights.....easy as 123

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Thanks cheribwyn and chebia! I'm sure my perm res status has expired. First thing first; get through school, get my RN degree. I think more feasible would be moving to Hawaii, a bit closer, and I could take advantage of military flight which flies weekly to Richmond, Aussie air force base near Sydney.

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Hello, i don't clearly understand your meaning, but it is better to find a job near your families.Since you are man, and good for your care to them.

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Hello, i don't clearly understand your meaning, but it is better to find a job near your families.Since you are man, and good for your care to them.

What is it you don't understand? Just wondering.

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