Moving to Perth - HCA/AIN/Support worker
#1
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Hi all,
I have been trying to find some research on what type of role I can apply for and how difficult it is to get a heathcare job out in WA...I'm currently a Healthcare assistant in my local hospital and have a Degree in Health Studies...this had given me the opportunity to then apply for the two year nursing top up in the UK (when i was ready we have a young daughter). Unfortunately whilst I was doing my course my trust removed the "Assistant Practitioner role" which would have given myself a higher band and still the option for applying for an apprenticeship in Nursing. I was just wondering what roles I could apply for in Australia with the Degree? Or if i would have to start again with my Nursing career
I also wondered what the AIN role was like in Australia so reaching out to anyone who's currently in the same position or working over in Australia as a AIN/PCA etc
*coming over on husbands 186 visa - Emergency Worker*
Questions I have
What's the situation with applying for roles over there?
What are shift patterns like? 12HRS? Night work?
Est hourly rate - enhancements?
Is there the option to progress?
What's community like? I would be open to this whilst looking into local hospitals.
I would be grateful for any advice.
I have joined a few groups on FB but still can't see much info on Health support workers.
Thank you😊
I have been trying to find some research on what type of role I can apply for and how difficult it is to get a heathcare job out in WA...I'm currently a Healthcare assistant in my local hospital and have a Degree in Health Studies...this had given me the opportunity to then apply for the two year nursing top up in the UK (when i was ready we have a young daughter). Unfortunately whilst I was doing my course my trust removed the "Assistant Practitioner role" which would have given myself a higher band and still the option for applying for an apprenticeship in Nursing. I was just wondering what roles I could apply for in Australia with the Degree? Or if i would have to start again with my Nursing career
I also wondered what the AIN role was like in Australia so reaching out to anyone who's currently in the same position or working over in Australia as a AIN/PCA etc*coming over on husbands 186 visa - Emergency Worker*
Questions I have

What's the situation with applying for roles over there?
What are shift patterns like? 12HRS? Night work?
Est hourly rate - enhancements?
Is there the option to progress?
What's community like? I would be open to this whilst looking into local hospitals.
I would be grateful for any advice.
I have joined a few groups on FB but still can't see much info on Health support workers.
Thank you😊
Last edited by Potnx; Aug 5th 2024 at 11:03 pm.
#2
Hi all,
I have been trying to find some research on what type of role I can apply for and how difficult it is to get a heathcare job out in WA...I'm currently a Healthcare assistant in my local hospital and have a Degree in Health Studies...this had given me the opportunity to then apply for the two year nursing top up in the UK (when i was ready we have a young daughter). Unfortunately whilst I was doing my course my trust removed the "Assistant Practitioner role" which would have given myself a higher band and still the option for applying for an apprenticeship in Nursing. I was just wondering what roles I could apply for in Australia with the Degree? Or if i would have to start again with my Nursing career
I also wondered what the AIN role was like in Australia so reaching out to anyone who's currently in the same position or working over in Australia as a AIN/PCA etc
*coming over on husbands 186 visa - Emergency Worker*
Questions I have
What's the situation with applying for roles over there?
What are shift patterns like? 12HRS? Night work?
Est hourly rate - enhancements?
Is there the option to progress?
What's community like? I would be open to this whilst looking into local hospitals.
I would be grateful for any advice.
I have joined a few groups on FB but still can't see much info on Health support workers.
Thank you😊
I have been trying to find some research on what type of role I can apply for and how difficult it is to get a heathcare job out in WA...I'm currently a Healthcare assistant in my local hospital and have a Degree in Health Studies...this had given me the opportunity to then apply for the two year nursing top up in the UK (when i was ready we have a young daughter). Unfortunately whilst I was doing my course my trust removed the "Assistant Practitioner role" which would have given myself a higher band and still the option for applying for an apprenticeship in Nursing. I was just wondering what roles I could apply for in Australia with the Degree? Or if i would have to start again with my Nursing career
I also wondered what the AIN role was like in Australia so reaching out to anyone who's currently in the same position or working over in Australia as a AIN/PCA etc*coming over on husbands 186 visa - Emergency Worker*
Questions I have

What's the situation with applying for roles over there?
What are shift patterns like? 12HRS? Night work?
Est hourly rate - enhancements?
Is there the option to progress?
What's community like? I would be open to this whilst looking into local hospitals.
I would be grateful for any advice.
I have joined a few groups on FB but still can't see much info on Health support workers.
Thank you😊
#3
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Stick in the UK and get your Nursing Degree to be Registered and a couple of years of experience.
At that point onwards they will be throwing Visas and jobs at you guaranteed and that is not to change for a while.
At that point onwards they will be throwing Visas and jobs at you guaranteed and that is not to change for a while.




