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Hi all, Just trying to gather some advice on a wee plan I have in mind. I am a uk registered children's nurse working almost a year in neonates, which I love. I secured a permanent job which is fantastic but I have itchy feet! I travelled before my degree but it seems I haven't got rid of the travel bug. My partner and I would like to live/work abroad before we properly settle down and new zealand is at the top of our list. I'm concerned about giving up a permanent job but I am also unsure as to whether I want to return to the uk to live or if I would like to move abroad for good. At the moment I think we would just like to take a year out on a working holiday visa. I don't think we would do this for a year or two so I can gain some more experience. I'm not sure whether to work as a nurse whilst in NZ (I understand I would need to get registration) or if I could just find some random temp work or au pair work and just take time out from nursing too. I don't know whether this would be a good idea for my career and how difficult it would be to return to nursing after a year out! Or perhaps do a healthcare internship? Does anyone have some advice or thoughts on this? many thanks for reading

Hi there, My partner and I have come up with a 5 year plan to move to Canada and I guess I'm just looking for some advice. No idea where to start! Not even sure which province in Canada, to be honest I don't think we mind as long as we are not too rural. Nova Scotia, Ontario or Alberta look great on first glance. Are there any that have a particular nursing shortage or a re more likely to employ international nurses? I am a registered children's nurse with a degree and I have been working since January this year. I work in neonates and this is the area I wish to remain in. I am consolidating my knowledge and skills and hope to undertake the neonatal qualification in the next 2 years. I understand that Canadian nurses are general trained and I know I would need to acquire clinical and theoretical experience in the other branches of nursing. I also understand I need to sit an exam. Just wondered if anybody knew about how to go about getting this experience. Can I gain it here or once in Canada? I have read about getting a temp work permit until I sit the CRNE exam? My partner is a junior Project Manager in the transport sector for the government. Not sure of the process for getting work and visas. Do we have to get separate visas or if I was to get one can he move with me then find work when he is there? We are not married and not sure if we will marry here before moving. Can anyone share their experiences if they have made this move, where did you move to and how is the lifestyle? I have lived abroad before and didn't really get homesick but how is it being a permanent resident and missing the family back home? Canada isn't that far from the UK after all! Any neonatal nurses make the move?? Any advice would be great, thanks :)