nursing in oz, whats it actually like??
Jun 10th 2007, 4:03 pm
#46
Des
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Re: nursing in oz, whats it actually like??
hi
where i worked in victoria they actually give you money(cant remember how much though) to buy the uniforms instead which i thought was cool. i also liked the idea that you can wear shorts as long as you like.
des
where i worked in victoria they actually give you money(cant remember how much though) to buy the uniforms instead which i thought was cool. i also liked the idea that you can wear shorts as long as you like.
des
Jun 10th 2007, 9:36 pm
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Re: nursing in oz, whats it actually like??
I think my legs in shorts would make some people sicker.
Jun 10th 2007, 10:06 pm
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Re: nursing in oz, whats it actually like??
Don't know of any casuals who have been ordered to hand over their uniforms on leaving (what would they do with them
new nurses are made to buy their own - maybe it's so they keep the logo safe ), but the policy was made clear on induction!
Jun 12th 2007, 5:22 am
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Re: nursing in oz, whats it actually like??
must be an english thing then, but from english nurses i had worked with in scotland, said we were much better staffed. In aus i have found it much shorter staffed and the drs expect us to be hand maidens, i
, but it is probably, as with everything down to where, when and which hosp, state, etc, etc
, but it is probably, as with everything down to where, when and which hosp, state, etc, etcAll the best, Tass.
Jun 13th 2007, 4:08 pm
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Re: nursing in oz, whats it actually like??
Hi, all,
I was wondering what the setup is with nursing in oz in regards to grading/banding, ie do they have a similar system, or how does it work??
Im in the middle of filling out my nsw registration form and tryin to remain motivated
I was wondering what the setup is with nursing in oz in regards to grading/banding, ie do they have a similar system, or how does it work??
Im in the middle of filling out my nsw registration form and tryin to remain motivated
Jun 13th 2007, 4:23 pm
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Re: nursing in oz, whats it actually like??
from what i can gather staff nurses are RN division 1 and are payed according to years experience from 1-9 eg if your qualified 3 yrs you would be RN div 3. Sisters are RN2. hope this helps x
Jun 13th 2007, 4:40 pm
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Re: nursing in oz, whats it actually like??
do you know if they take uk experience into account, ive been qualified for 8 years now
Jun 13th 2007, 4:45 pm
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Re: nursing in oz, whats it actually like??
This site has the info on conditions and the new payscales, but is for Queensland. I'm sure the other states will be similar.
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/nursing/docs/eb6t2006.pdf
page 17 has the pay scales
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/nursing/docs/eb6t2006.pdf
page 17 has the pay scales
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Jun 14th 2007, 9:10 am
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Re: nursing in oz, whats it actually like??
I agree. Came from Glasgow to Sydney, been here 2 years. Recently watched a programme on UKTV called "life on mars". Have only seen 3 episodes and feel so sorry for the bloke 'cause I know exactly how he is feeling !I'm sure just before every shift I go into work, I'm hit by a car just outside the hospital doors and transported back to 1970's !!!But HEY !!!! The sun still shines !
All the best, Tass.
All the best, Tass.
Keep watching i have saw both series in the uk and imo its one of the best programmes ever made, it made me laugh so much, especially Gene
p.s i also feel a bit like you , the surgeons i have worked with so far are shit hot, but my gawwwd surely they can put their on gloves on!!!
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Jun 20th 2007, 5:06 am
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Re: nursing in oz, whats it actually like??
dosent work like that here i'm afraid! i'm NO1 6 was G grade in uk you have to apply for NO2 and above. good luck
Jan 10th 2008, 7:00 pm
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Re: nursing in oz, whats it actually like??
Hi Can anyone tell me, if the 8 years I have spent nursing in orthopaedics (in which I have gained orthopaedic nurse certificates) will be considered when applying for work in NSW? or will I have to start at the beginning- which is what I am expecting to do?
Jan 10th 2008, 8:21 pm
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Re: nursing in oz, whats it actually like??
hi all
forgot to mention that was the salary for an rpn2 year 5 in victoria and salary sacrifising is fantastic for tax purposes. cant wait to resign from the nhs on july 1 and rejoin the hopspital in melbourne on a permanent bases.
all the best to those who are making the move for me it was so good that i worked those 2 months i was in melbourne i got first hand experiance on the workings of forensic mental health in victoria.(work in forensic here in london hence not much of a difference still strong emphasis on risk assessment/security/meds/therapies both sides) i just went with an open mind without thinking about comparing. just a few differences in meds but most psychotropic mes are the same worldwide generally so it was easy to adapt.
all the best
des
forgot to mention that was the salary for an rpn2 year 5 in victoria and salary sacrifising is fantastic for tax purposes. cant wait to resign from the nhs on july 1 and rejoin the hopspital in melbourne on a permanent bases.
all the best to those who are making the move for me it was so good that i worked those 2 months i was in melbourne i got first hand experiance on the workings of forensic mental health in victoria.(work in forensic here in london hence not much of a difference still strong emphasis on risk assessment/security/meds/therapies both sides) i just went with an open mind without thinking about comparing. just a few differences in meds but most psychotropic mes are the same worldwide generally so it was easy to adapt.
all the best
des
Des,
Did you by any chance work for Forensicare ? If you did some info would be nice!
Jan 10th 2008, 10:04 pm
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Re: nursing in oz, whats it actually like??
All the best,Tass.x
P.S. This is for NSW , I cannot speak for the other states.
Jan 11th 2008, 1:14 pm
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Vickie
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Re: nursing in oz, whats it actually like??
Thanks Tass,
Just looking to do ward based nursing initially whilst we settle (the husband and our 2 boys-ages 6 and 3), ideally in orthopaedics as medicine and surgery scare me after all these years! We're hoping to move north west of sydney so the NSW info helps (just lots of info to take in!). I've had my letter of determination from the AMNC and have sent off for our visa, hopefully will hear soon, we,ve only received a letter of receipt so far...
Would you know when and how do I need to apply to the NSW nursing board?
Thanks,
Vickie
Just looking to do ward based nursing initially whilst we settle (the husband and our 2 boys-ages 6 and 3), ideally in orthopaedics as medicine and surgery scare me after all these years! We're hoping to move north west of sydney so the NSW info helps (just lots of info to take in!). I've had my letter of determination from the AMNC and have sent off for our visa, hopefully will hear soon, we,ve only received a letter of receipt so far...
Would you know when and how do I need to apply to the NSW nursing board?
Thanks,
Vickie