US nurse looking to relocate to OZ needs assistance

talaxandra · Feb 11, 2011

That's bizarre. I suppose they could be asking HR to verify that your previous employment/experience on the current CV tallies with the CV you used to get the job you have now, but it's still weird. Do you think HR or your current manager would be happy if you presented it like that, rather than as verification that it's accurate and complete?

Rachi321 · Feb 11, 2011

I will try again.. I just dont understand why the national board is asking me to do this?? It just seems bizarre seeing as a resume is detailed with to much information for just one employer to verify. I tried emailing AHPRA, but i dont know if i will really get a response.

Seawitch · Feb 12, 2011

Can you get your previous employer to sign and maybe a brief letter from your current employer to sya that you've only worked there for a year??

Rachi321 · Feb 12, 2011

ive only worked at one place.

talaxandra · Feb 12, 2011

Odder and odder - how would that be different (for AHPRA) than a CV, reference and statement of service?

Rachi321 · Feb 16, 2011

So i need a letter of recommendation from my past employer.. only thing is i've worked in the same hospital for 2 years, on two different floors of course but still the same health system. When i ask my first manager should i tell her that i need the letter for travel nursing prospect, or not tell her the whole situation seeing as she seees me current manager daily.

talaxandra · Feb 17, 2011

I guess that depends on whether or not you think you can rely on her discretion. That said, your current manager will have to know soon enought because s/he'll be called for a reference at some point.

Rachi321 · Feb 19, 2011

im not sure how much i can rely on her discretion.. she was a decent manager but a bit of a loud mouth.. i will tell my current manager at some point when i get offered a job of course.. but i dont want to tell her anything right now when nothing has really happened yet. I was just going to liste coworkers and my previous manager as referees on my resume.

talaxandra · Feb 19, 2011

My boss would rarely hire someone without speaking to their current employer first, but that may not be standard...

Rachi321 · Feb 19, 2011

I know that upon a job offer they need to speak to your current manager.. but not before getting the interview. How would anyone go about job seeking if they always had to talk to your current manager? Is that how it is in Australia. Here they only speak to your current employer if they are ready to hire you.

ceridwyn · Feb 20, 2011

Same here Rach, according to Phillipino forum, nobody has contacted any current or previous employer from AHPRA. I think this needs to be supplied so you can show you have experience in the last 5 years......they may make spot checks, don't know.

Previous employers are usually called for a reference if you apply and have the job on condition of references. It is custom for your interviewers to ask permission to contact current employers for a reference, due to leaving for conflicts etc. though if you are from overseas this is not an issue, but they still should ask permission if you are still considered an employee by your current employer. If they are the only employer then there is not much choice.

talaxandra · Feb 20, 2011

To clarify - I would imagine AHPRA would ring anyone, but contacting your current employer is fairly standard. That said, I'm sure potential employers are aware that this can be a delicate situation.