Gosh that's bad news. we're gathering our documents for migration visa now and probably it will take us until next year before we can lodge it to DIAC. Sad.
I know... I was a bit shocked too. It's basically because of the bad state of the global economy at the moment. It has affected Australia too and they want to make sure that the Australians comes first. I can imagine Australia doing the same legislation as Europe - citizens first before anything else; and that of the US's status - retrogression because of the visa allowance. Nursing tho, is in a pretty bad shape at the moment and they still need to fill up these positions. I don't think it can be filled up in just 1 or 2 years considering the process of registration alone of overseas nurses takes a whole lot of time to finish plus the fact that most of them are nearing retiring age... but the only problem that may arise in the near future maybe is that all state will start requiring experience as a must for application - worst case scenario. So, I guess we better start moving soon as opportunities will not wait for us.
Yea I think they are cause they did mention that they have arrangements for that after you get your registration. The only thing tho is they require 12 months experience. But he also told me that they are currently looking for ways for the inexperienced ones. I will update you with whatever he will tell me eventually.
i see...well it all boils down to whether we will be able to commence work or not. I hope they can provide job placement as well since all these registration and bridging program will be meaningless if at the end they will still require us to have post registration experience.
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medical.
i have email some agencies and one agency told me they do not accept inexperienced ones...
"thanks for your enquiry. unfortunately it is our policy that our employees have a minimum of two years experience. the reason for this is that our clients pay a premium rate for our staff and they therefore have the expectation that our staff will be able to perform the work expected of them with minimal instruction.
you would be best to contact one of the major public hospitals in brisbane (the royal brisbane or the princess alexandra are the two largest). these hospitals sponsor overseas nurses and would put you through their new graduate program."
i have opened the website of these 2 hospitals and i also asked if i am qualified to undergo the graduate nurse program with my sitatuation.. i graduated in 2006 w/ no hospital experience and assuming that i am eligible for the bridging course and hopefully pass it...
Can I ask you a favor? If you have time could you please post some of the topics on the review materials? Just an idea on the exam please . . . . thanks. Im a bit anxious now. im scheduled for an exam on november . . .
i have opened the website of these 2 hospitals and i also asked if i am qualified to undergo the graduate nurse program with my sitatuation.. i graduated in 2006 w/ no hospital experience and assuming that i am eligible for the bridging course and hopefully pass it...
and the answer is yes.
was a bit confused with this...the answer yes pertains to what question ?if one can be employed if one passes all the cas exams and has no experience ? was this the question? graduate nurse program is that a ma program or the bridging program
Can I ask a favor? if you have time could you please post some of the topics on the review materials? so that I may know that im on the right tract on my studying. thanks so much.
Honestly i havent browsed the reviewers yet because im studying for IELTS. But dont worry i will outline some of the topics on the reviewers once i'm done with my test. I'll just finish my exam first
There are a lot of nurses applying for graduate programs in Brisbane. Priority would be permanent residents and citizens especially those who graduated in Australian Universities. Nurses in the UK migrating to Australia are also applying for the program. There is a very slim chance that you will be accepted especially if you don't have any work experience. They also have intake dates for this so if you will wait for the intake date then you will have to delay everything for your registration.
i have email some agencies and one agency told me they do not accept inexperienced ones...
"thanks for your enquiry. unfortunately it is our policy that our employees have a minimum of two years experience. the reason for this is that our clients pay a premium rate for our staff and they therefore have the expectation that our staff will be able to perform the work expected of them with minimal instruction.
you would be best to contact one of the major public hospitals in brisbane (the royal brisbane or the princess alexandra are the two largest). these hospitals sponsor overseas nurses and would put you through their new graduate program."
i have opened the website of these 2 hospitals and i also asked if i am qualified to undergo the graduate nurse program with my sitatuation.. i graduated in 2006 w/ no hospital experience and assuming that i am eligible for the bridging course and hopefully pass it...
and the answer is yes.
actually this is what im scared of. since most of the recruitment agencies/employers prefer experienced nurses, the possibility of sponsoring an inexperienced nurse is low. i dunno if after our registration with them we can secure a job. well let's just keep our fingers crossed.
Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
You have to realise that at the end of the day any country has to put their own citizens first, best thing to do is sell yourself, gain good nursing experience, improve your English skills both written and verbal.
That one came from a migration agent too - just got his answer now. I wonder why they have different views on this... maybe we should consult another migration agent to be sure. :zzzzz
I've read about that SA's story in the same forum, was she sponsored as a nurse or as a different one? Or maybe if coupled with extensive experience it will be possible? >.
She was sponsored as an ICU nurse and not for another position. It is imperative that one must have the experience and an employment background that matches with the required position to be able to apply for a visa 457.
Just to update you guys after the long wait i finally received the letter from QNC. and like my friend, they're asking for a proof that i am 'fit to practice'. anyway i just need to provide a statutory declaration about this and i'm off to the next step.
Here's my timeline:
August 14 - pass my application to QNC via speedpost (Singapore-Australia)
August 19 - received acknowledgment letter from QNC
October 22 - confirmation letter. Must provide: IELTS, Stat. Declaration.
will do the statutory declaration tonight.
just around 2 months, that's an acceptable processing time, even 3 mos. is still acceptable..
the Part B test is just simulated, so there would be no actual insertion of catheter or IV or IM administration.. boils down to physical assessment and nursing intervention/management of common diseases...
good luck, and sell your study materials to me, hehehe, i have friends in singapore..
i dunno if after our registration with them we can secure a job. well let's just keep our fingers crossed.
Aelith
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I know... I was a bit shocked too. It's basically because of the bad state of the global economy at the moment. It has affected Australia too and they want to make sure that the Australians comes first. I can imagine Australia doing the same legislation as Europe - citizens first before anything else; and that of the US's status - retrogression because of the visa allowance. Nursing tho, is in a pretty bad shape at the moment and they still need to fill up these positions. I don't think it can be filled up in just 1 or 2 years considering the process of registration alone of overseas nurses takes a whole lot of time to finish plus the fact that most of them are nearing retiring age... but the only problem that may arise in the near future maybe is that all state will start requiring experience as a must for application - worst case scenario. So, I guess we better start moving soon as opportunities will not wait for us.