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!

Specializes in Clinical Case Management; A&E.

well, that's probably why they need us there! :D haha.. super underpopulated country!

well, that's probably why they need us there! :D haha.. super underpopulated country!

hear hear! :D

Specializes in NICU and Haemodialysis.

HeLLo, anyone here in Melbourne, Australia who try to sit an OET? I just want to ask where did you do ur review? Can u suggest me a good review centre? Is there any review center of OET in the Philippines?

Specializes in NICU and Haemodialysis.
yup... much easier.. there's a testing center for OET in Manila.. but dunno where it is.. try to search in their website.. OET deals more on nursing/nurses per se.. some says for writing they are ask to write a referral letter for the patient.. so its probably easy.. BUT costly.. its cost 528 AUD here in Australia.. but for overseas it costs 775AUD

Is there any review center for OET in the Philippines? Is there anyone there who already take OET here in Australia? I'm looking for a good review centre here in australia, can u suggest?

Specializes in Aged Care.

Good news! On the draft of the new list of aus needed occupation which is due to come out anytime soon, registered nurses are still on the list and also caregivers and nursing assistants. But as compared with RNs, the two latter occupation will need to complete more requirement before being granted a pr.

The new specialized occupation list will only grant PR to occupations not available/not enough locally. So occupation like hairdresser, cooks, waiter, receptionist, etc etc will now have 0 chance of becoming a pr.

So abhylicious name is abegail. Hmmmm

Specializes in NICU and Haemodialysis.
Good news! On the draft of the new list of aus needed occupation which is due to come out anytime soon, registered nurses are still on the list and also caregivers and nursing assistants. But as compared with RNs, the two latter occupation will need to complete more requirement before being granted a pr.

The new specialized occupation list will only grant PR to occupations not available/not enough locally. So occupation like hairdresser, cooks, waiter, receptionist, etc etc will now have 0 chance of becoming a pr.

So abhylicious name is abegail. Hmmmm

yeah that's right it's actually Abegail.., uhmm can I apply PR here in Australia eventhough I am working as a PCA??

Specializes in NICU and Haemodialysis.

I already check the OET website.. but the other one is page not found.. uhmm, can u suggest a good review centre here in Australia..? I try the Melb Lang Centre, I'm doing part-time there but I don't like the way they conduct their Speaking review...

yeah that's right it's actually Abegail.., uhmm can I apply PR here in Australia eventhough I am working as a PCA??

It's a lot easier to be pr when you have your aus license. Where are you planning to have your bp? What visa are you on?

Specializes in Clinical Case Management; A&E.
Good news! On the draft of the new list of aus needed occupation which is due to come out anytime soon, registered nurses are still on the list and also caregivers and nursing assistants. But as compared with RNs, the two latter occupation will need to complete more requirement before being granted a pr.

The new specialized occupation list will only grant PR to occupations not available/not enough locally. So occupation like hairdresser, cooks, waiter, receptionist, etc etc will now have 0 chance of becoming a pr.

So abhylicious name is abegail. Hmmmm

This is great news! :D Thanks Terdjay!

Specializes in NICU and Haemodialysis.
It's a lot easier to be pr when you have your aus license. Where are you planning to have your bp? What visa are you on?

I cannot do bridging course cause I don't have English test yet.., well I want to try the OET cause IELTS is hard, I didn't get 7 in Writing... I am on student visa right now, that's why if there's a way to get PR thru PCA job then I grab it rather than paying tuition fee... how bout u? have u already done ur Bridging course?

I cannot do bridging course cause I don't have English test yet.., well I want to try the OET cause IELTS is hard, I didn't get 7 in Writing... I am on student visa right now, that's why if there's a way to get PR thru PCA job then I grab it rather than paying tuition fee... how bout u? have u already done ur Bridging course?

You need year/s of experience as pca and you'll need your employer to nominate you. Nope I'm not yet done. I'm still waiting for my eligibility letter from nmbwa which curtin is requiring me. I'm on waiting mode.

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