us rn needing info about nz, oz

Silverdragon102, BSN · Jul 3, 2011

If you check out each of the countries Board of Nursing it will explain what is needed

ICU_nurse · Jul 3, 2011

Australia has recently changed from state nursing boards, to a single National Regsitration Board. There are 5 Criterion that you must meet to gain Australian Registration. AHPRA (our board) has a page dedicated to internationally trained nurses, you can access it here it will explain what you need to do to fulfil each criteria. If you have further questions, specifically about your qualifications and experience, I'd refer them to AHPRA, they will give you the correct information. You can contact them via an online request form, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on "contact us" in the bottom right hand corner.

As for satisfying immigration requirements and obtaining relevant visas, I'd suggest you visit the website of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship

For accurate info, going to the organisations that will ultimately deal with your application is the safest bet.

hope that helped!

perris109 · Jul 3, 2011

Australia has recently changed from state nursing boards, to a single National Regsitration Board. There are 5 Criterion that you must meet to gain Australian Registration. AHPRA (our board) has a page dedicated to internationally trained nurses, you can access it here it will explain what you need to do to fulfil each criteria. If you have further questions, specifically about your qualifications and experience, I'd refer them to AHPRA, they will give you the correct information. You can contact them via an online request form, scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on "contact us" in the bottom right hand corner.
As for satisfying immigration requirements and obtaining relevant visas, I'd suggest you visit the website of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship
For accurate info, going to the organisations that will ultimately deal with your application is the safest bet.
hope that helped!

thanks for information. the only thing Im scared of is the age limit, because I don't want to go through all this processes and find out I don't qualify for the visa.

ICU_nurse · Jul 3, 2011

Then I'd check on the requirements for your visa first then :-)

Mcadamia · Jul 4, 2011

thanks for information. the only thing Im scared of is the age limit, because I don't want to go through all this processes and find out I don't qualify for the visa.

Hmmmm - the other have given you VERY good advice. The only other limit would be if you have a chronic disease - they may deny you immigration at least. I do not think age is a limit working here because we have a bog load of Kiwis (New Zealanders) working over here who are very much the wrong side of fifty and are proud of it! (What is it with Kiwis and partying - now THAT is a country that just loves life) I will keep saying this - I KNOW my hospital helps people to come out and we are always looking for ICU staff. We will give you accommodation (which is limited unfortunately) and the "Rural and Remote Incentive Package" is VERY good and lucrative!

(OKAY mods I am sort of recruiting but it is not for me! We are chronically short staffed because there just is not enough people to come THIS far out of the main populated areas)

Mind you when you come out here you better like camping and want to explore because we have some of the BEST country!!

talaxandra · Jul 6, 2011

Macadamia - Kiwi's don't need a visa for anything; aside from voting they're virtually the same as Australians :)

Mcadamia · Jul 7, 2011

Macadamia - Kiwi's don't need a visa for anything; aside from voting they're virtually the same as Australians :)

That could explain why we are inundated!! :lol2:

But I do know we will sponsor staff - AND provide free accommodation or rental assistance - actually the whole package is pretty attractive AND there is always the option of doing more rural and remote while you are up here if you wish, AFTER you have your sea-legs of course!!

ashzmom · Jul 9, 2011

mcadamia...where do we sign up??? my husband and i are both nurses in u.s. we have 15 years experience. he in emergency room, myself in neonatal icu and pediatric icu. been surfing net for hours trying to get info. Salaries, health bennies, cost of housing....? would appreciate any info you can give me.

email me at: [email protected] if you dont want to post here.

thanks:D

kathie kelley

ANnot4me · Jul 9, 2011

Hi ashzmom.

You would be able to get a work permit in Australia with registration, a job offer and a clean medical (including CXR, HIV/Hep as well as general stuff). Your age would make it nearly impossible for any permanent visa: as said it is all on the immigration website.

Here in NZ, it would be similar, but nursing is no longer on the shortage list.

You would make more money in Australia and get some perks. In NZ, there are no housing deals or anything close. NZ is a very small and relatively poor country (but still very expensive) compared to most OECD nations. I have lived and worked in all three countries mentioned and NZ is way behind the times in terms of pay and nursing practice. I think you would be shocked. Australia nurses are way more respected, better paid and the country is big enough that you boss won't be some 25 year-old whose father is mates with the CEO.

ANnot4me · Jul 10, 2011

My apologies. Nursing is still on the long term shortage list here in NZ. Somehow I had downloaded only half a list. I didn't question it as things are pretty tight here....