Uk nurse wants to work in OZ but not do nights. Is it possible??

[JacquelineWhite]

Hi guys :)

I worked in Sydney a few years ago on a 2 year contract and although I really liked the job I quit after 14 months. One big reason for this is I had to do too many nights (only 2-4 a month so not a huge amount but too much for me!). I find it difficult to sleep during the day and get really anxious and depressed on them - I ended up with pneumonia while I was in OZ and I'm pretty sure it was the amount of nights I had to do as I caught it after a set.

Saying all that I liked OZ, have good friends out there and loved the money! I would like to go back again (I'm Scottish) but there's no way I could face night shifts again. Some of the agencies I've contacted said I would have to do them - one said they could try to negotiate shifts with the ward. All the agencies said they only recruited for wards and so nights are a huge possibility.

Was just wondering if any other foreign nurses (ie not Aussies) managed to get sponsored in OZ on day shift only contracts. I'd love to hear some stories!

Thanks

[Fiona59]

New hires have to take what they can get.

[K+MgSO4, BSN]

Sure if you find a job that doesn't do nights.

[MuppetAus]

Plenty of agency work so you won't have do nights. Some agency's have contracted work for 1-6 months.

A little side tip. There is no 'Z' in Australia. It's Aus as in Aussie not ozzie and not even god will be able to help you if you call a female a Sheila.