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Welcome to OZ!! The hospital you decide may be dictated by where you are going to live. If you decide to go agency just don't sign any binding contracts as they can be quite restrictive. As far as ICU's go my recommendation would be RPA or Liverpool. What ever you do AVOID St George Hospital like the plague.
Hope you enjoy it.
Forrest :monkeydance:
i know this thread is from almost a year ago but i am now in the same boat and have lots of questions :)
i'm a nurse here in the US with 2 years experience on a cardiac/telemetry floor and just applied for my nursing license through the AHPRA to work in australia, specifically sydney
any advice on travel agencies, experiences, what's the usual nurse patient ratio on a telemetry/step down unit??
any and all advice is greatly appreciate :)
Amanda4Duke
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Hey,
I have 2+ years experience working in the Surgical/Trauma ICU and have a BSN. I have been approved for my nursing license in NSW and have just obtained my working holiday visa. I need advice about the best hospitals to work in for my field of work, where to live, etc. I would LOVE to find a roommate, as I will be traveling alone the end of May 2010. I am a 25 year old female, love anything outdoors, very social and outgoing. I do not know anyone in Sydney and need advice about hospitals, finding a job and roommate. What agencies are the best, would you recommend going with an agency, and how does ICU nursing in OZ differ from the US? Any advice would be helpful!! Thanks so much!! :redbeathe