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
Hey guys, is it true that AHPRA now requires 2-3 years experience instead of the 3-month requirement?? I'm planning to apply some time next year, because i will be getting my 2 years certificate maybe in July...and i'm thinking of applying beforehand this february..
You are on the same boat as I am. I just finished my BP last week with ETEA. I have about 2 years work experience in ER. I was fortunate to do my clinical placement in NSW (Sydney) and visit my cousin in Brisbane, QL after the BP.
There are lots of job vacancies at present in NSW. There are some in QL also. I didn't bother applying for jobs in Victoria because the job situation here in Melbourne is a bit tight for the moment. The government has been doing budget cuts for the health sector. It really didn't discourage me though because I find Melbourne too cold.
Anyway, I have sent on-line applications to at least 20 job vacancies in the government sector. I have also sent job applications to private hospitals. Some employers are picky. They emailed me that they prefer applicants with "very" extensive work experience. Some have also given positive responses initially. But since I applied for jobs even without my license (my school told me that my RN license will be released in 2 to 4 weeks time), they still have to wait until I get it before they could seriously consider me for the job and start processing my visa sponsorship.
The thing is, an applicant should not be picky and choose only places that they want to work in. Be prepared to accept job offers in the rural area. One employer is offering me an ER job in a rural area 4 hours away by train from Sydney. I didn't decline the offer initially. As what my cousin advised me...."collect, then select" .
I am flying home to my family before the Christmas holidays. I will be staying on until 1st or 2nd week of January. Still haven't booked my return light to Aus though because I still don't know where I will be working. I'm fortunate to have a multiple entry 456 visa so I don't have problems flying back to Aus anytime.
By the way, if you really want to work in ER (like me ), you could enroll in Advanced Life Support (ALS) here after the BP. It's just a 2 day course. It could help, because they asked me if I have one. They prefer an Ozzie course though. The one I got is already more than 2 years old .
It's really best that RN's like us have some work experience before coming over here. AHPRA requires 3 months but most of the BP schools require at least 1 to 2 year work experience before they consider you for a slot. And employers are looking for extensive work experience also. There are no short cuts. But if some insist, then by all means. Nursing homes can also be an option. Some don't require work experience at all. But I prefer hospitals though. I am a person that gets bored easily. I like the fast-paced environment of the ER or critical areas because time flies so fast when you are busy.
I hope to have given you a clearer picture of the job market.
Thank you very much sir for that valuable information. Do you happen to know when ETEA's next intake is? The earliest possible next year? TIA. :)
Thank you very much sir for that valuable information. Do you happen to know when ETEA's next intake is? The earliest possible next year? TIA. :)
They don't have definite schedules. They open intakes when they have enough students. Try emailing them. That was what I did. And after a week, I got a letter of offer for the next month's intake. :)
Hello. I am looking for schools also for bridging program next year 2012. I hope my AHPRA letter will arrive this month. I am currently living here near Melbourne. How much is the Course fee in AAoN? I've been to Dandenong and it is really far from where I am currently staying.
To those who applied for student visa (575) online, I have a question regarding attaching documents to your application. I have noticed that there is no "save" button after I've attached ALL the documents, ONLY the "OK" button after every attachment. Did you observe the same during your application because I'm kinda worried about it. There is no save button for all the documents? So does that mean that after attaching each document--it is automatically saved after hitting the "ok" button?
Thanks for the PM, Makikay. I can't reply to it just yet though. Anyway, I was scheduled for interview tomorrow and earlier, I was informed that my interview has been moved to next week. I also wish to get in the early intakes as much as possible. I haven't enrolled to any other school yet because I am still on the process of completing my immunisations.
And by the way, I have a question regarding the vaccines. Is it okay to take cocktail doses? Or is it necessary to take the adult doses separately?
hi ds42, may i ask what are the immunization requirements you are accomplishing?
I really need your point of view. What if a BP school will offer me a January intake and i haven't prepared everything such as my visa. Could i possibly be processed and finished on time before the class starts?
Thank you so much!
Hi makikay, what school offered you an early intake? can you share to us what schools you know so far that will have an intake in 2012? what immunization requirements have you done already? thanks in advance and God bless always :)
Can you share to us all the documents she submitted that we could have overlooked? :) You said you friend got hers faster because her application requirements were complete! :)
Thank you.
hi! my friend was lucky because during her time AHPRA didn't ask for a course description. But recently, I have read some posts that AHPRA is now asking for a course description. Please bear in mind that this document which is issued by your school where you completed your BSN should include both major and minor subjects. It should also have the number of lecture hours not just the number of units. Lastly, you should inform them that subjects with a description written in Tagalog like Filipino for instance, should be translated in English.
My cousin also had some problems regarding his documents because of the notarization. What happened was AHPRA informed him that he needed to submit all his documents again because notarization was incorrect. Your documents should not just show the notarization alone but there should also be a statement saying that "I certify that this document is true and correct...." so technically there should be two-three types of stamps per document.
Small details in TOR like with mine it has a statement below that says, "For board exam purposes only." This should be removed. In my case, my consultancy told me that I could just cover that part then have it photocopied so it would not appear on the xeroxed copy :)
If you are currently employed you should submit the ORIGINAL COPY of your COE. For past employments, it can be the xerox copy already.
Basically that's all the important details that I could remember. :)
hi! my friend was lucky because during her time AHPRA didn't ask for a course description. But recently, I have read some posts that AHPRA is now asking for a course description. Please bear in mind that this document which is issued by your school where you completed your BSN should include both major and minor subjects. It should also have the number of lecture hours not just the number of units. Lastly, you should inform them that subjects with a description written in Tagalog like Filipino for instance, should be translated in English.
My cousin also had some problems regarding his documents because of the notarization. What happened was AHPRA informed him that he needed to submit all his documents again because notarization was incorrect. Your documents should not just show the notarization alone but there should also be a statement saying that "I certify that this document is true and correct...." so technically there should be two-three types of stamps per document.
Small details in TOR like with mine it has a statement below that says, "For board exam purposes only." This should be removed. In my case, my consultancy told me that I could just cover that part then have it photocopied so it would not appear on the xeroxed copy :)
If you are currently employed you should submit the ORIGINAL COPY of your COE. For past employments, it can be the xerox copy already.
Basically that's all the important details that I could remember. :)
You are on the same boat as I am. I just finished my BP last week with ETEA. I have about 2 years work experience in ER. I was fortunate to do my clinical placement in NSW (Sydney) and visit my cousin in Brisbane, QL after the BP.
There are lots of job vacancies at present in NSW. There are some in QL also. I didn't bother applying for jobs in Victoria because the job situation here in Melbourne is a bit tight for the moment. The government has been doing budget cuts for the health sector. It really didn't discourage me though because I find Melbourne too cold.
Anyway, I have sent on-line applications to at least 20 job vacancies in the government sector. I have also sent job applications to private hospitals. Some employers are picky. They emailed me that they prefer applicants with "very" extensive work experience. Some have also given positive responses initially. But since I applied for jobs even without my license (my school told me that my RN license will be released in 2 to 4 weeks time), they still have to wait until I get it before they could seriously consider me for the job and start processing my visa sponsorship.
The thing is, an applicant should not be picky and choose only places that they want to work in. Be prepared to accept job offers in the rural area. One employer is offering me an ER job in a rural area 4 hours away by train from Sydney. I didn't decline the offer initially. As what my cousin advised me...."collect, then select" .
I am flying home to my family before the Christmas holidays. I will be staying on until 1st or 2nd week of January. Still haven't booked my return light to Aus though because I still don't know where I will be working. I'm fortunate to have a multiple entry 456 visa so I don't have problems flying back to Aus anytime.
By the way, if you really want to work in ER (like me ), you could enroll in Advanced Life Support (ALS) here after the BP. It's just a 2 day course. It could help, because they asked me if I have one. They prefer an Ozzie course though. The one I got is already more than 2 years old .
It's really best that RN's like us have some work experience before coming over here. AHPRA requires 3 months but most of the BP schools require at least 1 to 2 year work experience before they consider you for a slot. And employers are looking for extensive work experience also. There are no short cuts. But if some insist, then by all means. Nursing homes can also be an option. Some don't require work experience at all. But I prefer hospitals though. I am a person that gets bored easily. I like the fast-paced environment of the ER or critical areas because time flies so fast when you are busy.
I hope to have given you a clearer picture of the job market.
hi joiemike! thank you so much for your effort in answering my question! I really appreciate your long reply :) you have 2 yrs in the ER? I only have 1 yr in the ER then another 1 year and 5 mos as an Interventional Radiology Nurse. So technically I have 2.5 yrs post grad exp. I tried looking for jobs in the internet and you are right. Some are asking for 1-2 yrs exp. Have you tried applying at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital? My colleague before only had a 1 yr experience as an ER nurse and he got accepted there.
When are you coming back here in the Phils? Do you mind telling me what hospital accepted you and is willing to sponsor you for a working visa? :) And are the health centers in rural areas in Aus also willing to sponsor overseas nurses who are finished with their BPs?
Thank you in advance and congratulations for finishing your BP! :)
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), you could enroll in Advanced Life Support (ALS) here after the BP. It's just a 2 day course. It could help, because they asked me if I have one. They prefer an Ozzie course though. The one I got is already more than 2 years old 
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Hey guys, is it true that AHPRA now requires 2-3 years experience instead of the 3-month requirement?? I'm planning to apply some time next year, because i will be getting my 2 years certificate maybe in July...and i'm thinking of applying beforehand this february..
TIA :)