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
Yes I had it on my visa and I came back in the Philippines before my visa expires. It was disappointing, I know, but you got to deal with things and try to make ways for things to come through. When I was in Oz, I tried to appeal to the immigration and requested them to waive the condition. It wasn't an easy process. It is possible to waive the condition only from limited circumstances. I did try to waive it, but the immigration officer I have talked with, told me that it is a small chance that it will be granted, not only because of the reasons I have stated in my letter but I was also running out of time and the result/judgment for my request won't be released before my visa expire. I came back to Phils, not with a heavy heart, because my mind was already set that I will come back anyway. This is not to discourage you from doing a request to waive the condition, I am actually encouraging you to do it, because your fate may not be the same as mine. You might get luckier.
And for your last question, yes, if you wont be successful in waiving the 'no further stay', that's basically what will happen. It is pretty daunting but think of better things, you will have the privilege to spend time with your family before you start working.
Just reinforcing what some of the previous members here told us before, that with the right attitude, perseverance and faith in God, you will get a job even when you are off shore. Not easy, but possible. :)
What were the circumstances surrounding your VISA Application and its difference with other 456 VISA Applicants who did not get a "no further stay" clause in their VISA? Or it is just a random occurence where it would all depend on the mood for the day of the case manager of your VISA Application whether to give or not give a "no further stay clause?"
And are you back in Australia now mikyong? Or are you still here in the Philippines?
I just want to ask some questions.I received my tourist visa with 1 month stay.Do i have a chance to take bridging course in Australia? Do i need to apply for the eligibility first in AHPRA before i go to Aussie?Please help...
Why did you apply for a tourist visa anyway? If it's for the purpose of undergoing the BP before AHPRA's assessment then we're sorry to tell you that it's not the way things should be done. AHPRA usually takes minimum of 2 months to assess an application, except WA I think. And you still have tons of requirement to prepare.
Maybe you lodged a tourist visa originally for recreational purposes, then considered undergoing the whole AHPRA process as an afterthought? Well, the best thing you can do is lodge your AHPRA application personally, while you're there visiting your relatives or whatever. At least you'll be the one to hand over your documents to their office. I suggest you complete all the requirements and bring them with you when you go visit. But first, kindly read this thread from page 1. You won't regret it I promise
Hi, sorry for the late reply, been busy cause I'm leaving on tues. I got a single entry pass, so I really have no choice but to apply for a 676 visa to extend and process my registration. I booked a one-way ticket, hoping that things would be fine with the immigration. Congratulations on your visa! I might spend Christmas there while waiting for my registration then finally applying for a job. I decided to just let go and let God. I've been stressed out for the past few days cause things happen so fast, I can't compose myself. Hahaha...o well, it's finally here, we're about to leave! Good luck to us! :)
Hey thanks for the reply isingrn! I'm not sure if you'll still be able to visit this thread tonight as I know you'll be extremely busy. Yes, that's what we should do, just let go and let God. I hope we'll be able to find work and not come back before our 90-day stay. But reading joimike's post made me think twice about extending or just coming home to spend Christmas with my hubby and my little boy. I'll miss them heaps! I remember almost 2 years ago, when going to Australia for the Bridging Program or CAS seemed out of reach haha! But then here we are! God is so good!
You'll be in Victoria right? Well, good luck and Godbless!
Thanks for the great post about working in Australia. It's true that there's a lot of demand for nurses in Australia, and that will probably just increase. Another place to find out about the procedure (and it happens to also be explained in Tagalog) is to visit www.alljobshealth.com.au/overseas-applicants.
It explains things pretty well. You can also search for nursing jobs in Australia too. I hope some people find this useful info.
An agency come sniffing, well there is not a huge demand for nurses in Australia and sponsorship is being slowed down....and while most of the nursing oldies are over 50 can still stand upright and have memories and while the universities keep increases nursing enrollment and while the economic downturn continues and the hospitals are making massive cutbacks and n our health system is having a massive overhaul going from state to federal run,...everyone is holding on to their jobs......the demand for nurses will not increase in the near future......and may just decrease
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It's always better for a nurse to have a few years of graduate experience before looking for work overseas. Nurses from overseas wanting to work in Oz (as well as doctors), generally need to be prepared to work in an regional or remote area. Therefore, having experience means that the nurse will be able to make the best clinical judgements, because sometimes (if they are working as a practice nurse in a remote communirt, for example), they will be the only health professional in the area. They can access a doctor via phone, but they'll need the confidence to make their own desicions.
I just read the whole thread from page 1. Whew! Ceridwyn, why do you always discourage Filipino nurses here? Why do you do that? I just noticed that when someone posts positive comments, you always have something to say against it. I am sure you have good intentions but instead of encouraging your fellow nurses, you do the opposite. You're just talking about reality I get it. But why aphra would still accept international applicants if what you claim is true? Do I smell racism here? Are you a Filipino? Just asking. Did you really compare Philippines with first world countries?
"This had been discussed before on this forum, so its not new, how PRC works. AHPRA and NMC in the UK and nursing boards in the USA of A, this is how they do it, the applicant does not even see the document of good standing it is just made up and sent directly to the other country's nursing boards/council."
What were the circumstances surrounding your VISA Application and its difference with other 456 VISA Applicants who did not get a "no further stay" clause in their VISA? Or it is just a random occurence where it would all depend on the mood for the day of the case manager of your VISA Application whether to give or not give a "no further stay clause?"
And are you back in Australia now mikyong? Or are you still here in the Philippines?
hey mookieblack! I had been contemplating on the same questions several times before. I wish I could give you exact answers but I'm afraid I can't because upon comparing my 'circumstances' to others', I find it really confusing. I have showed off enough money in my bank statement to support my application... and I think it was more than enough even. It was my first time going overseas, the only factor I have considered that affected the application(but I don't know how lol). I know of 2 members here who had that 'no further stay' condition as well. One of them was my classmate in CON (I know he's still lurking here *wink*), got more than enough show money, and it was his second time going to Australia and has been out of the country several times (for holidays) but still wasn't spared and got imposed with the 8503 condition. Same case with the other member here.
I'm not sure if they require a certain range of amount of money as proof of fund though, but I do think mine was enough. It is apparent that the application will depend on the discretion of the assigned consul, if they have special criteria on whom to give that condition, that I do not know.
I am still here in the Philippines and hoping to go back in Oz soon to start working. :)
ishtin
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Hi, can you also share their sample CV with me...hehehe...here's my email [email protected] in advance and God bless always :)