sponsorship for nurses over 45

gwenith, BSN, RN · Oct 18, 2006

I think it is a matter of try. The majority of our hospitals are "state" hospitals i.e. owned and funded by the state that they are in. Possibly you would have a better chance with somewhere that is short of nurses at the moment - but then that is everywhere so it is a matter of take you chance - send out lots and lots of feelers. The individual hospitals will sponsor so just get E-mailing and see what you turn up.

The big psych hospitals here are Wolston park. Princess Alexandra, Royal Brisbane Hospital, and Bailie-Henderson at Towoomba.

Here are some links to Mental health services around Australia

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/services/adult/

http://www.health.qld.gov.au/

http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/jobs/

http://www.tas.gov.au/tasmaniaonline/Nav/Heading.asp?Topic=Health&Heading=Mental+health

http://www.abc.net.au/health/healthmap/tas/resources/default.htm

http://www.health.wa.gov.au/services/

http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=2.525

cicada · Oct 19, 2006

Johana,

I think that many hospitals will sponsor you on the temporary basis. 45 years is a limit if you want to obtain permanent residency in Australia. Then, one of DIMIA requirements is the age limit. What part of Australia do you want to live? Apply for licensure in that region through its Nurses Board. Good luck!

johana · Oct 20, 2006

Some of the agencies promise to find hospitals that will sponsor nurses over the age of 45. We also have heard that NSW provides quick visas for nurses over 45 that are willing to work in rural areas. Has anyone heard of opportinities in NSW in regards to sponsorship/migration for us nurses over the age of 45. Thanks for your responses so far.