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

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Hi everyone, please help me.

I graduated last march 2007 here in the Philippines and I have my license here already.

Because of oversupply of nurses here, it's too difficult to find a job.

That's why I'm looking forward to working in Australia or New Zealand.

However, I'm confused. Esp about Australia.

I already have my bachelors degree here.

When I go there in Aus to work as RN, must I take a diploma in nursing first? can I work while studying?

After obtaining my diploma there, am I already a registered nurse?

Thank you!

Thank you for the info Anyad. I will research on those school. As for applying to the same course as I have, it's just easy. Just look for a school that offers Community Services Work. A lot of schools offer it, then apply. Fill in their application form then pass them through an agency. I recommend IDP since it's for free. Aged Care only has 6 months duration while Community Services, 2 years, which means that you will be able to get a student visa which will last longer. Thanks again.

I'm wondering about this Community Services Work. I want to take this chance if I can only see some relevance regarding nursing. And after I finish the CSW program, what are my job options to earn money and save for further nursing education? Enlighten me please.

hi creigne

hows nursing job there in Oz? still in demand? thanks a lot..

very much in demand. exact words coming from a nurse i met: australia is crying out loud for nurses!:)

Specializes in Theater nurse.

really? because in the other thread they saying that its hard to find nursing job in Oz.. is there any filipino nurse there who has difficulty in having a job? well but i believe in you.. do you think is advisable to be RN there? thanks again. Cheers..

oh i'm not sure with other states, but here in south they are really looking for more nurses. i also read job openings in newspapers and employment agencies.

Specializes in Theater nurse.

ohh i think they are talking about western Oz.. but i am bound to WA ahhh maybe i just try my luck here in UK as of now. well then thanks so much..

Specializes in Periop.

Hi everyone!I'm currently doing my bridging program here in sydney and will be finish by 9 april.any suggestions for hospitals sponsoring 457 visa in NSW or victoria?thanks

THANKS POOWER!!

i am sorry but i can't find the australian forum.. can you give me the link. sorry for the trouble. thank you so much for your answer! i am really quite lost to what i should do.:(

Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
THANKS POOWER!!

i am sorry but i can't find the australian forum.. can you give me the link. sorry for the trouble. thank you so much for your answer! i am really quite lost to what i should do.:(

The Australian forum is a sub forum in this forum and if you look on the main International page you will see it near the top

Specializes in community health nursing.
hi! are you pertaining to Flinders South Australia? I am hoping to get there next year instead of UniSA because you're right, the tuition is more affordable. I am already here in S.A. just waiting for some papers so I could pass it to IDP-Adelaide. As to your finances, relatives in other countries can help you. You just have to request bank certificate/statement from them. somebody answered that query in this site. I think it's a sort of guarantee that relatives abroad can assist you, not necessarily from Australia but others who are abroad. Maybe you can back read 100 pages from here.....the forumers are a big help. Ryan was the 1 who enlightened me 1st here. hahah!

yeah i am pertaining to Flinders South AU under post-reg BSN...yes i have relatives from abroad but the problem is they won't help me (shucks)...i don't know why....maybe because i want to go to AU instead of the US hahaha.....maybe the answer to my queries is a migration agency (legit)....most of my relatives want me to join them in the US but i really want to go to AU to step up to myself....

BTW....am i assured to have work under student visa (secured job placement)? my sister in UK is insisting that there is no guarantee for me to have a decent job to finance my studies in AU...

THANKS POOWER!!

i am sorry but i can't find the australian forum.. can you give me the link. sorry for the trouble. thank you so much for your answer! i am really quite lost to what i should do.:(

https://allnurses.com/australian-nz-nurses/australian-new-zealand-110347.html

yeah i am pertaining to Flinders South AU under post-reg BSN...yes i have relatives from abroad but the problem is they won't help me (shucks)...i don't know why....maybe because i want to go to AU instead of the US hahaha.....maybe the answer to my queries is a migration agency (legit)....most of my relatives want me to join them in the US but i really want to go to AU to step up to myself....

BTW....am i assured to have work under student visa (secured job placement)? my sister in UK is insisting that there is no guarantee for me to have a decent job to finance my studies in AU...

Wow! You prefer AU than USA even if you'll have more convenience there because of your family? That's really surprising! But if you want to strive in AU! Go for it! Just do some research and ask reliable agency or consultants. With your determination, I'm sure you can achieve what you want. Good luck! ^^

Specializes in community health nursing.
Wow! You prefer AU than USA even if you'll have more convenience there because of your family? That's really surprising! But if you want to strive in AU! Go for it! Just do some research and ask reliable agency or consultants. With your determination, I'm sure you can achieve what you want. Good luck! ^^

yeah you're right...i want to stand on my feet without depending to others....i want to pursue my own legacy in AU (cross fingers) i know it's a struggle but this is my only option to GROW INDEPENDENTLY (i'm 23 yrs old) ......

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