U.S ICU-RN Bound for Melbourne, Australia

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Specializes in Critical Care, Neuroscience, Med-Surg.

Hello everyone, I am presently an RN with 3 years of ICU experience, 6 years of neurology & neurosurgical progressive care experience, and 4 years as an LPN(Enrolled Nurse). Registration pending in person ID and in the process of visa applications and looking a timeline to Melbourne for July-August of 2015. I am hoping to meet some great nurses in the Melbourne region for advice, moving tips, and all the wise point you all have to offer. Thanks in advance :)

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Good onya!

Look forward to following your journey.

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Specializes in ICU.

Hello, I am Australian but not in Melbourne. It seems like ICUs are very different here, but I think for the better. 1:1 ratios for ventilated patients and closed ICUs with intensive care specialists. :)

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Melbourne is my hometown. I was born and raised there. I live in the USA now. My parents are still there. You are gonna love it!!! Aussies just LOVE Americans. Plus it's a fabulous lifestyle. The standard of living is higher too. Your money goes further.

You will make some awesome friends. Aussies are very loyal!! All the best!

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Why are vented patients just 1:1 ICU in Australia?

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Specializes in ICU.

No respiratory therapists and for safety reasons.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Neuroscience, Med-Surg.

Thank you LG1137, really looking forward to it :)

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Specializes in Critical Care, Neuroscience, Med-Surg.

CCuser,

Thanks!! I have been there before and it just felt like home :) everyone I met was great and really love the lifestyle it has to offer!

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Hi I have been thinking of it too. Excited for you. Wish you the best luck. And I am going to look forward to read your stories!

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I'm a Surgical Truama ICU RN from TX looking to move to Australia and work as a nurse. How did you go about the process? Did you go through a nursing agency? I'm nervous but very excited to start on this potential journey. Congratulations on your future move to Aus!!!

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hi its great to hear other nurses in the same process as I am. I have a BSN with 5years of step down ICU and looking to relocate to Australia. I have the inprinciple registration and have to appear in person by April 2016. I am wondering if I can go through the skill select prefarably/ permanent visa through an agency with this inprinciple approval. Any advice on visa process and jobs placement is greatly appreciated.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Neuroscience, Med-Surg.

Nas Shee,

We are at the same point in the process.I have a principle as well and working on ANMAC assessment for visa for skillselect, because over 30 not able to do the holiday visa. Hoping to be there at least for the 4 years too. We chat more soon :)

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