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.
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency AHPRA
ive heard of the above information, directly from my co-worker Filipino RN here who came from SA.. yep, above information is consistent to what my co-worker had said to me..
This is scary cioman94...how about other states, like Victoria or NSW for example? any idea on the employment situation there?
i sent my application to ahpra last may23rd. they seem to have receipt of all my documents last june13. and i havent heard from them since then i am also starting to get anxious whether if i have any incomplete dox. anyway, what schools are you considering for your BP? im thinking of La trobe. coz that's the only school i know who offers BP but i believe commencement wont start until january. as much as possible, i want to start my BP before 2011 ends. pls tell me any additional info that you might know re: schools. coz i already wanted to inquire so i can make estimation of the cost O_O
thanks! goodluck to all!
To what state did you send your AHPRA application? I sent mine at WA, and I'm still waiting for the eligibility letter also.don't worry coz i sent mine even earlier than you did...I'm also thinking of going to La Trobe but i am also considering INHA, Mercy Health Training Institute and CON.
if it is okey, may i ask if you are really serious of applying/working here in oz?
did you know that there are 8 nursing boards back then, prior july 2010, thus, 8 websites.. right now, we only have one website, AHPRA..
cheers!
yes, i'm serious...though i find it hard to understand the connection of what i said to being serious or not...and yes, i know about the 8 boards of nursing before july 2010...they'd convene again three years after and who knows what other policies they would be making by then...
As much as i want to finish my BP in Australia before the end of 2011, im opting to postpone it to further strengthen my credentials.
i have one year work experience as a full-time volunteer nurse in one of the goverment hospitals here in Manila and im planning to go to the province this coming August to apply for a staff nurse position in one of the hospitals there. Just to let you all know, nurse volunteers and staff nurses only differ on the job title itself because the responsibility and liability of these two are at the same level. But of course, staff nurse position is better than volunteer nurse position in our CV right?
Am i doing the right thing? i dunno, but 1 year volunteer experience might not be enough to impress the employers to sponsor me (if they would base on what is written in the CV), even if i know that i am more knowledgeable and skillful than most nurses because ive worked/volunteered in the ER for a year in one of the "busiest" government hospitals in Philippines.
Recently, if you had read this forum you would know, that someone out of bridging program got a job at a suburban and extremely busy er with only 3 months volunteer experience ER in the Phillipines.
The job situation is not going to be better in one year for someone with an extrea year experience unless you are going to apply for immigration offshore, then you need at least 3 years paid experience.
Why not do your own research and email some hospitals to see if they sponsor.
Many international nurses from Many other countries are after sponsorship as well, there is no time tO procrastinate.
Recently, if you had read this forum you would know, that someone out of bridging program got a job at a suburban and extremely busy er with only 3 months volunteer experience ER in the Phillipines.
The job situation is not going to be better in one year for someone with an extrea year experience unless you are going to apply for immigration offshore, then you need at least 3 years paid experience.
Why not do your own research and email some hospitals to see if they sponsor.
Many international nurses from Many other countries are after sponsorship as well, there is no time tO procrastinate.
So your advice to me is, finish the BP as soon as possible because there are alot of other nurses who are after sponsorship and maybe they will overtake me if i go for what i stated in my earlier post.
dont you think that 2 years of working experience (1year volunteer and 1year paid) will further strengthen my credentials and impress the employers?
i dunno man, but it will really be frustrating if i will not land a job after the BP. i should have gone to Australia in 2008 and shouldnt have wasted my time in the US. DAMN
I think before you start spending money, it is time to really evaluate why you want to leave your country?
Australia is not a panecea, it is not lined with gold, some get jobs quickly, some do not for some time. Its Christian values and social mores has suffered considerably over the past 30 years and culture here is difficult for many to assimilate. Some would not want their children being educated here or even socialise with many. The mindset of many individuals is to rely on governments handouts and take no responsibility for their health, family, friends, depends where you are actually, who you deal with. The government lies more and more to the people and make more and more unpopular laws and yes, it has always been often to get jobs, the saying is....its not what you know.....but who you know....for just about everything..though not as bad as the Phillipines, sometimes it does rely on 'what you know'
So if anyone has a Filipino friend working anywhere.......network, network, network.....another catch phrase.
Many nurses from the Phillipines work in aged care, only because the employers there have in the past required staff that they could not get local and the wages are crap compared to acute government/private sector, though it must be better than for an RN in PI.
To have another years experience in an provincial hospital where exactly? yeah, an Aussie employer will not consider that much better than 1 years experience in a busy ED in Manila in my humble opinion.
Think you need to really analyse why you want to come here and stick with it. Might be tougher than it was, but it will get tougher, finding sponsorship work and it is still around in aged care in some of the bigger aged care providers in Melbourne, Have a look at memberula health they were wanting nurses for ED and did speak about sponsordhip.
I think before you start spending money, it is time to really evaluate why you want to leave your country?
Australia is not a panecea, it is not lined with gold, some get jobs quickly, some do not for some time. Its Christian values and social mores has suffered considerably over the past 30 years and culture here is difficult for many to assimilate. Some would not want their children being educated here or even socialise with many. The mindset of many individuals is to rely on governments handouts and take no responsibility for their health, family, friends, depends where you are actually, who you deal with. The government lies more and more to the people and make more and more unpopular laws and yes, it has always been often to get jobs, the saying is....its not what you know.....but who you know....for just about everything..though not as bad as the Phillipines, sometimes it does rely on 'what you know'
So if anyone has a Filipino friend working anywhere.......network, network, network.....another catch phrase.
Many nurses from the Phillipines work in aged care, only because the employers there have in the past required staff that they could not get local and the wages are crap compared to acute government/private sector, though it must be better than for an RN in PI.
To have another years experience in an provincial hospital where exactly? yeah, an Aussie employer will not consider that much better than 1 years experience in a busy ED in Manila in my humble opinion.
Think you need to really analyse why you want to come here and stick with it. Might be tougher than it was, but it will get tougher, finding sponsorship work and it is still around in aged care in some of the bigger aged care providers in Melbourne, Have a look at memberula health they were wanting nurses for ED and did speak about sponsordhip.
I have a sister who is residing in Brisbane so as much as possible i also want to settle there.
So, overseas nurses still have a chance of landing a job in suburban and private hospitals and aged care facilities. i thought that only acute hospitals offer sponsorship. LOL
i guess i have to pursue my Australian dream as early as possible before Aus closes its door on me.
thank you so much for your reply ceridwyn. appreciate it :)
I just want to share, I recently receive my eligibility letter from NMBA VIC. I sent my application last February 2011. Is there anyone here planning to take their bridging program this coming August or September 2011, and in what school? I'm still undecided as to where to take my bp. I'm having a close look at CON, Castlemaine, and ETEA any recommendations? As for the visa, what type would be the best option (Student or Business Visit) and how long is the processing? Thank you
Hi, I'm taking the Sept bridging program in ACFE in Melbourne. So far, they've been kind and welcoming, I'm up for interview on Monday. :)
Does anyone know how to apply in CON in NSW? Step by step please! :)
just in case, nobody will answer your question on "step by step", then follow these steps:
1) check their website, and get their landline number and email address..
2) email or call them and inquire what documents they require and qualifications they demand.. obviously, you are required to have eligibility letter of ahpra..
3) comply with their requirements..
4) pay what needs to be paid to CON..
5) obtain from them "offer of place" (basically a document proving you are enrolled)..
This is scary cioman94...how about other states, like Victoria or NSW for example? any idea on the employment situation there?
some states are better than other states... but, situation have been changing rapidly.. getting tougher..
previously, your employment success depends 100% of you being just simply an Australia RN, and you will get a job.. nowadays, your success will depend on: 40% being a Australia RN, 30% credentials, 30% luck/prayers.. you need those 3 factors to succeed..
i am also starting to get anxious whether if i have any incomplete dox. anyway, what schools are you considering for your BP? im thinking of La trobe. coz that's the only school i know who offers BP 
but i believe commencement wont start until january. as much as possible, i want to start my BP before 2011 ends. pls tell me any additional info that you might know re: schools. coz i already wanted to inquire so i can make estimation of the cost O_O
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This is scary cioman94...how about other states, like Victoria or NSW for example? any idea on the employment situation there?