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SKILLED's Nursing Australia division has won one of Australia's largest nursing preferred supplier agreements, and will become the exclusive supplier of agency nurses to Ramsay Healthcare's major private hospitals in the Sydney region and NSW Hunter Valley. Nursing Australia, part of SKILLED's Origin Healthcare business, was already a lead supplier to Ramsay Healthcare hospitals in WA and Queensland, and the NSW deal significantly extends the relationship. Ramsay previously used more than 40 nursing agencies in NSW, and under the new agreement, Nursing Australia will be the exclusive supplier. In cases where it can't supply, Ramsay will access the market directly or use secondary suppliers. Origin Healthcare CEO John Watkinson told Shortlist that Origin was "delighted" to win the three-year contract, which followed an extensive competitive tender process by Ramsay. The arrangement covers the big Ramsay hospitals in Sydney at Northshore, Westmea...

Justine completed RGN training in London in 1993 and worked in UCH and Middlesex Hospitals in A&E. She obtained a BSc (Hons) Midwifery in 1996 and worked at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital for 4 years setting up the UK's first Midwifery High Dependence Unit. Justine moved to Australia in 2000 with the sole aim of becoming a Flight Nurse. Initially she worked in Alice Springs Hospital and gained rural and remote experience during those first six months. She had some interaction with RFDS at that time and began working in the Queensland Section in 2001 as a Flight Nurse Retriever, spending time in both Rockhampton and Brisbane. In January 2006 Justine became Nurse Manager - Clinical at the Brisbane Base and manages her excellent team of Flight Nurses whilst maintaining her clinical skills by flying or working in the Queensland Clinical Coordination Centre. Justine is passionate about Flight Nurses being recognised for the unique skills they have and utilise every day for the b...

A nurse is a highly skilled health care professional who combines the art of caring with scientific knowledge and skills developed through their education and career. Nursing can be a life long career which is recognised world wide and which will enable you to take advantage of an international nursing career. A nurse is involved in the education of patients around health and disease processes, health promotion activities, clinical procedures and management of nursing processes. Nursing enables you to work in a diverse range of settings including hospitals, community settings, general practices, prisons, homes and residential settings. There is also a diverse range of areas of practice which a nurse may choose to work in. Areas of nursing practice Within nursing you may focus on a career path in clinical practice, management or education. There is a wide range of areas of nursing practice. Some nurses choose to maintain a broad range of skills and knowledge across the medical a...

Overseas Nurses from non-English speaking countries have to meet certain conditions to register and work in Australia. Often nurses find difficulty to understand procedure and prepare necessary documentation. So we have developed a new program called ‘Australia Bridging & Placement’ (ABP) Program to provide overseas nurses a easiest pathway to work as nurse in Australia. For clear understanding of our ABP program, please go through the flow chart below. View Large Benefits our ABP Program •Assistance to register with Australia Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) •Arrangement of OET training in Australia, if required •Arranging Bridging Program in recognized Universities or Colleges in Australia •Assistance for placement in best Hospitals or Nursing Homes •Assistance for immigration Permit to work in Australia with the help of registered MARA Agents •Competitive salaries & better life style •Accommodation arrangement & Airport pic...

If you’re someone who’s interested in Nursing, it’s probably best to start by reading some posts on this site such as: ■Should I Be A Nurse? ■My Experience of Starting Nursing or ■ Is Nursing any Good?! For a more serious breakdown of what Nursing in Australia is all about, check out: Categories of Nurses In Australia, Standards, Guidelines and Regulations, and Nursing Registration Info. You can also check out some articles that other people have written about nursing, such as: ■ Let’s Talk Nursing, and ■ Benefits of Being a Nurse (external links) Sitemap Other areas of interest to get you started on this website are: Archives – previous posts from Nurse In Australia Resource Pages – variety of nursing articles and links Travel Nurses – info for nurses interested in travelling to / from Australia Nursing E-books – related to starting Nursing in Australia and Travel Nursing Feedback We’d love to hear any questions or comments you may have – feel free...

International Society of Aeromedical Services (Australian Chapter) http://www.isas.org.au/ NSW Newborn and Paediatric Emergency Transport Service of Australia http://www.nets.org.au/ Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia http://www.flyingdoctor.net/ Coalition of National Nursing Organisations http://www.conno.org.au/

Flight Nurses Australia is offering all aeromedical organisations across Australia the opportunity to use this website as a means of advertising positions available. CareFlight has taken up that offer with this advertisement - click here to view. The cost of this service is minimal. To receive a quote, simply click on the Contact Us link on the left. After 30 days your advertisement will be deleted unless you have indicated your interest in renewing. Note: FNA cannot guarantee the truthfulness or accuracy of any position opening listed. The Association accepts no responsibility for statements or claims made of any kind resulting from the response to any advertisements. FNA reserves the right to edit or reject ads as well as remove ads deemed inappropriate or unacceptable for any reason at FNA's sole judgement. When contacting us, please provide the following information: Your Name Contact details Title of Position being offered Location of job Job descri...

Currently there are four documents available in Portable Document Format (.pdf). To view and print them, Adobe Acrobat software is required. If your computer does not already have Adobe Acrobat installed, it is freely available via thislink. New Membership Form Membership Renewal Form Kaye Melmeth Grant Application Kaye Melmeth Grant Application Guidelines Competency Standards FNA Poster

Sponsorship and Employment Swingshift Nurses has been endorsed by the Australian Government as a Pre-qualified Business Sponsor to allow it to sponsor overseas nurses* and offer them employment contracts from six months to four years. To help qualify for Business Sponsorship nomination with the Australian Nursing Agency you must obtain Registration as a division 1 Nurse with the Nurses Board of Victoria. Immigration Requirements Non-residents who want to work while in Australia are required to have a visa which gives work rights. Please contact the Department of Immigration for detailed information. 12 month Working Holiday visas are available to 18 - 35 year olds (without dependant children) passport holders from: United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Canada, Hong Kong (SAR of People's Republic of China), Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, South Korea, Malta, Germany and Japan. Longer-term visas are available to nurses who are sponsored by Swingshift Nurses. Spouses and de...

FIRST they came for our builders, now the Australian government wants to lure hundreds of Irish nurses Down Under with permanent job contracts. Officials from New South Wales are embarking on a recruitment drive to hire up to 200 Irish nurses. The move is part of a programme over the next four years to recruit 1,400 nursing professionals as part of a massive expansion programme by the Australian health services. The jobs in the largest state in Australia, which includes Sydney, are being offered in the areas of mental health, midwifery and intensive care. Margaret Cox, director of ICE Group, told the Herald that Ireland is top of the hit list for nursing and midwifery bosses. "The training system in Ireland is second to none. "There is a very strong preference for Irish and British trained nurses -- particularly the personality, professionalism and attitude of the Irish nurses," she said. boom "These are permanent jobs they are offering. It...

Research Resources for Nurses Research & Resource Links – Links to medical dictionaries, databases and encyclopedias. About Nursing in Australia About Nursing – Find out more about the world of Nursing Wages – How much do Australian Nurses get paid? Study Nursing – Links to Australian Universities that offer Nursing Degrees Acts & Responsibilities – Discover what governs or regulates our nursing practises Nurses Registration Resources – How Nursing Registration works in Australia Emergency Nursing – Discover the triage method used in all Australian Emergency Departments, and other Emergency links & resources. Nursing Stories Cringeworthy Stories Popular Posts Should I be a nurse ? Nursing shortages in Australia Nurses turn to prostitution Nursing student slapped in the face Public perceptions of nursing Nurses getting older Watching a patient die Travel Nurses: Overseas / Immigration Info – for people interested in Travel Nursing i...

Wages and conditions for nurses in Australia are determined by various Awards and Agreements. Because of the changing nature of such awards / wages, it’s difficult to keep this information up-to-the-minute accurate! Depending on whether you are a nurse working in the public health sector or a private hospital, you would normally be covered by an industrial agreement which provides wage and working conditions. While there is some degree of consistency, wages and conditions can vary depending on the relevant State/Territory and the specific area of nursing. To give you an indication of hourly rates etc, see Nursing Wages in Queensland for current public sector Registered Nurses. You can check out the various ANF branch websites and find out information which pertains to each particular state/territory at: VIC NSW ACT WA TAS QLD SA NT

If you’re someone who’s interested in Nursing, it’s probably best to start by reading some posts on this site such as: ■Should I Be A Nurse? ■My Experience of Starting Nursing or ■Is Nursing any Good?! For a more serious breakdown of what Nursing in Australia is all about, check out: Categories of Nurses In Australia, Standards, Guidelines and Regulations, and Nursing Registration Info. You can also check out some articles that other people have written about nursing, such as: ■Let’s Talk Nursing, and ■Benefits of Being a Nurse (external links) Sitemap Other areas of interest to get you started on this website are: Archives – previous posts from Nurse In Australia Resource Pages – variety of nursing articles and links Travel Nurses – info for nurses interested in travelling to / from Australia Nursing E-books – related to starting Nursing in Australia and Travel Nursing

You can study to become a Registered Nurse or pursue further Post-Grad studies through the following Australian Universities: QUEENSLAND Australian Catholic University CQ University James Cook University Griffith University Qld University of Technology University of Qld University of Southern Qld University of the Sunshine Coast AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY Australian Catholic University University of Canberra NEW SOUTH WALES University of Technology Sydney University of Western Sydney The University of Sydney Southern Cross University University of Wollongong Australian Catholic University University of New England Charles Sturt University The University of Notre Dame Avondale College NORTHERN TERRITORY Charles Darwin University SOUTH AUSTRALIA The University of Adelaide University of South Australia Flinders University TASMANIA University of Tasmania VICTORIA The University of Melbourne La Trobe University Monash University Victoria Uni...

Similar to other countries, to practice in Australia all nurses need to get registered with NMBA of Australia. This is mandate for all nurses/applicants. To get registered with nurses board all the applicants need to meet requirements of NMBA. General Registration Eligibility for Overseas Nurses ( NON -English Speaking Country's ): 1.Should be qualified registered nurse in home country or country of origin 2.Should have IELTS 7.0 band in all modules or ‘B’ grade in OET 3.At least 6 months Experience required as Registered nurse 4.Should undertake pre-registration/bridging program as part of registration requirement Registration Process for UK, Ireland, Canada,New Zealand and US Nurses: 1.All applications will be assessed by the Nursing board 2.Will issue the registration if the applicants are meeting the NMBA requirements Note: From 1 July 2010, all overseas nurses from Non-English speaking countries should meet board English language requirements to...

English schools in Australia offer a wide range of programs and courses in a variety of settings and timeframes designed to meet every student requirement. As a student at an Australian English school, you’ll study language, literature, culture, history, and develop your academic and creative writing skills. This can include academic English, vocational English, ELICOS, ESL, IELTS, and English for fun. The best part about studying English in Australia is you’ll have the flexibility to learn about what you enjoy most. In this way you can develop valuable skills for any number of career options. Deakin University [Deakin] Queensland University of Technology [QUT] University of New South Wales [UNSW] University of Queensland [QUEENSLAND] University of Sydney [SYDNEY] University of Western Australia [UWA]

The Australian college system is based on vocational education programs that can be used for employment or as the basis for further academic study. A very small number of colleges in Australia can award degrees. These include tertiary institutions that use the name 'College' such as some medical schools and art schools. Along with this the name 'College' is also used by some secondary schools (Years 7 to Year 12 - for students from about 12 years old up until about 18 years old). Otherwise colleges refers to post-secondary institutions that offer non-degree based qualifications. The programs offered by these colleges can be used as employment-based training and qualifications or to enter one of the universities and in that way achieve a degree-level qualification. Most of the publicly funded colleges come under the control of the various state governments which administer the TAFE sector of higher education. TAFE, or Technical and Further Education, has grown rapi...

The Australian Education Network University and College Guide Study in Australia at an Australian university or college and you will be opening the door to a world of study that will fill your life with knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm. The Australian higher education sector offers a complete range of programs leading to highly regarded and internationally recognised qualifications. Australia is the destination of choice for students from around the world looking for a quality education at an affordable price. Click here to find an alphabetical List of Universities in Australia Click here for a State-based search of universities Learning and studying in Australia is the perfect way to launch your career. Employment opportunities open up to those who have degrees from any one of the universities, whether they study in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, or at any of the other higher-education institutions located around Australia. You can read these brief ...

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Continuous professional development is important to both our clients and Nursing Australia members. The aim of education is to ensure knowledge and competence acquired during study remains current and that updated knowledge is transferred into your professional practice. Nursing Australia offers a range of online and face to face education to members and non-members throughout Australia supporting Continuing Professional Education and Development. Topics offered on an ongoing basis include the mandatory competencies such as Manual Handling and Basic Life Support. Here you can also find information on courses offered by external education providers and healthcare conferences. Click on the state link below to register for courses in your area: Victoria New South Wales Queensland South Australia Western Australia Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Record Nursing Australia maintains a record of sessions ...

Registered nurses from Overseas may enter Australia to provide healthcare services. The applicant must be licensed as a registered nurse in the applicant’s home country. The applicants must meet the requirements set by the Australian State Nursing Board(s) for their entry. To apply for the visa and other immigration help you can visit the following links http://www.wwicsgroup.com/index_aus.htm http://www.consultanz.com http://www.workpermit.com/australia/australian-immigration.htm http://www.immigration2australia.com/australian_visas/

Living and Nursing in Australia Unlike many other Nursing Agencies, Nursing Australia is a national company with 12 outlets across Australia. You only need to join once and you can work and travel all over our vast and beautiful country. Nursing Australia is also the preferred supplier to some of Australia’s most prestigious healthcare groups. This means the choice of work is given to you first, allowing you to be flexible and get the shifts you want! With a dedicated recruitment team you can be assured that you will receive the support and information you require to make your trip or relocation to Australia a smooth and pleasant one. What it is like to live in Australia? Australia, in terms of land mass, is the sixth largest country in the world. It is about 50% larger than Europe, but has the lowest population density in the world - only two people per square kilometre, a total population of approx 19 million people – Plenty of room for a few more! Sydney is Australia’s la...