South Australia Nursing
Oct 26th 2003, 5:16 pm
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Many thanks one and all. Podgypossum you are a star 
I am currently on a 'G' grade in UK - the top rate is £27000 approx.
This is about $65137 (at current rates). The Go Matilda calculator states that $47894 would be the amount needed to maintain the same standard of living.
It just strikes me that in Oz the pay seems much better. With 9 years service a level 1 nurse could earn way in excess of the UK 'E' grade pay scale which would be $37800 after the go matilda calculator has done it's thing.
I have been worried that if I can't find the same level of job I could not afford to go. A ward job at staff nurse level now seems very nice - and my current job (being 9-5) does not pay any penalty rates.........Australia here I come..
I am currently on a 'G' grade in UK - the top rate is £27000 approx.
This is about $65137 (at current rates). The Go Matilda calculator states that $47894 would be the amount needed to maintain the same standard of living.
It just strikes me that in Oz the pay seems much better. With 9 years service a level 1 nurse could earn way in excess of the UK 'E' grade pay scale which would be $37800 after the go matilda calculator has done it's thing.
I have been worried that if I can't find the same level of job I could not afford to go. A ward job at staff nurse level now seems very nice - and my current job (being 9-5) does not pay any penalty rates.........Australia here I come..
Oct 26th 2003, 5:55 pm
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Originally posted by metter
Many thanks one and all. Podgypossum you are a star
I am currently on a 'G' grade in UK - the top rate is £27000 approx.
This is about $65137 (at current rates). The Go Matilda calculator states that $47894 would be the amount needed to maintain the same standard of living.
It just strikes me that in Oz the pay seems much better. With 9 years service a level 1 nurse could earn way in excess of the UK 'E' grade pay scale which would be $37800 after the go matilda calculator has done it's thing.
I have been worried that if I can't find the same level of job I could not afford to go. A ward job at staff nurse level now seems very nice - and my current job (being 9-5) does not pay any penalty rates.........Australia here I come..
Many thanks one and all. Podgypossum you are a star
I am currently on a 'G' grade in UK - the top rate is £27000 approx.
This is about $65137 (at current rates). The Go Matilda calculator states that $47894 would be the amount needed to maintain the same standard of living.
It just strikes me that in Oz the pay seems much better. With 9 years service a level 1 nurse could earn way in excess of the UK 'E' grade pay scale which would be $37800 after the go matilda calculator has done it's thing.
I have been worried that if I can't find the same level of job I could not afford to go. A ward job at staff nurse level now seems very nice - and my current job (being 9-5) does not pay any penalty rates.........Australia here I come..
Glad to be of help Metter.. i am not sure if the same shifts apply for all types of nursing but my husband is in mental health. They have a good system...2 days on 2 days off!!
Oct 26th 2003, 7:06 pm
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Originally posted by podgypossum
Glad to be of help Metter.. i am not sure if the same shifts apply for all types of nursing but my husband is in mental health. They have a good system...2 days on 2 days off!!
Glad to be of help Metter.. i am not sure if the same shifts apply for all types of nursing but my husband is in mental health. They have a good system...2 days on 2 days off!!
Peter
Oct 26th 2003, 7:28 pm
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Podgypossum you are an absolute star!!!
cheers me dears! i owe you a drink when we finally get to adelaide!!
Sue
cheers me dears! i owe you a drink when we finally get to adelaide!!
Sue
Oct 26th 2003, 7:52 pm
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Originally posted by metter
I too am a RMN. Is this paid at Level 1? How ling are the shifts for 2 on 2 off? and finally do you have any hospital names / contact details. Any comments as to how your husband is finding it would be great...
Peter
I too am a RMN. Is this paid at Level 1? How ling are the shifts for 2 on 2 off? and finally do you have any hospital names / contact details. Any comments as to how your husband is finding it would be great...
Peter
Yes it is paid at level 1..thats what my husband will be. The shifts are 12hrs......... 2 on 2 off.
Oct 26th 2003, 7:53 pm
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I will hunt out contact names in a while...hubby got the job via Geneva Health
Oct 26th 2003, 8:43 pm
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hi guys,
this is slightly off subject, but not that much. I know I need to get statements from my previous employers stating my length of employment and hours etc, does anyone know how I go about tracking down a company that has now closed? I worked for an agency called HMS nursing personnel here in sheffield in 91-93 (f/t) but they shut years ago! Anyone any ideas?
cheers
sue
this is slightly off subject, but not that much. I know I need to get statements from my previous employers stating my length of employment and hours etc, does anyone know how I go about tracking down a company that has now closed? I worked for an agency called HMS nursing personnel here in sheffield in 91-93 (f/t) but they shut years ago! Anyone any ideas?
cheers
sue
Oct 26th 2003, 8:48 pm
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Originally posted by tiredwithtwins
Podgypossum you are an absolute star!!!
cheers me dears! i owe you a drink when we finally get to adelaide!!
Sue
Podgypossum you are an absolute star!!!
cheers me dears! i owe you a drink when we finally get to adelaide!!
Sue
sue were off to adelaide as well, so we might meet up with you when you get out there, when are you thinking of going
arlene
Oct 26th 2003, 9:13 pm
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Originally posted by arlene
sue were off to adelaide as well, so we might meet up with you when you get out there, when are you thinking of going
arlene
sue were off to adelaide as well, so we might meet up with you when you get out there, when are you thinking of going
arlene
hi arlene,
that would be lovely but we havnt applied yet and dont intend to go for about another 2 years. hoping to apply in the next 12-18 months though, so who knows!!
when are you going? its soon isnt it?
Sue
Oct 27th 2003, 3:01 pm
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Something for the RMN's to ponder....
If you are single certificate RMN, you need to be aware that there are quite a number of places that require both mental health and general (obviously if you trained in the last few years you're ok, but for those of us a bit older.........).
When I first got here, I thought I would have to re train, but luckily things worked out ok. (One particular area of mental health preferred employing general nurses to single cert RMN's!)
I think it's slightly better now, than a couple of years ago, due to the shortage of mental health nurses starting to really bite.
This info relates only to South Aus
Andy
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If you are single certificate RMN, you need to be aware that there are quite a number of places that require both mental health and general (obviously if you trained in the last few years you're ok, but for those of us a bit older.........).
When I first got here, I thought I would have to re train, but luckily things worked out ok. (One particular area of mental health preferred employing general nurses to single cert RMN's!)
I think it's slightly better now, than a couple of years ago, due to the shortage of mental health nurses starting to really bite.
This info relates only to South Aus
Andy
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Oct 27th 2003, 5:39 pm
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Originally posted by dog19363
Something for the RMN's to ponder....
If you are single certificate RMN, you need to be aware that there are quite a number of places that require both mental health and general (obviously if you trained in the last few years you're ok, but for those of us a bit older.........).
When I first got here, I thought I would have to re train, but luckily things worked out ok. (One particular area of mental health preferred employing general nurses to single cert RMN's!)
I think it's slightly better now, than a couple of years ago, due to the shortage of mental health nurses starting to really bite.
This info relates only to South Aus
Andy
Adelaide Brits
Something for the RMN's to ponder....
If you are single certificate RMN, you need to be aware that there are quite a number of places that require both mental health and general (obviously if you trained in the last few years you're ok, but for those of us a bit older.........).
When I first got here, I thought I would have to re train, but luckily things worked out ok. (One particular area of mental health preferred employing general nurses to single cert RMN's!)
I think it's slightly better now, than a couple of years ago, due to the shortage of mental health nurses starting to really bite.
This info relates only to South Aus
Andy
Adelaide Brits
I am an RMN who is project 2000 trained - does this mean I am OK? if so why? is it because they view my training as different or because I have a DipHe?
Seems very unfair to all the experience non-P2K nurses have.
You say this only relates to South Aus - do the states set the requirements or the hospitals themselves?
Many thanks
Peter
Oct 27th 2003, 5:43 pm
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Originally posted by dog19363
Something for the RMN's to ponder....
If you are single certificate RMN, you need to be aware that there are quite a number of places that require both mental health and general (obviously if you trained in the last few years you're ok, but for those of us a bit older.........).
When I first got here, I thought I would have to re train, but luckily things worked out ok. (One particular area of mental health preferred employing general nurses to single cert RMN's!)
I think it's slightly better now, than a couple of years ago, due to the shortage of mental health nurses starting to really bite.
This info relates only to South Aus
Andy
Hi Andy
Although Bill was asked if he had general nursing, when he explained he is an old fart they were fine about it.
I think you are right, they must have loosened up the regulations due to shortfalls.
Adelaide Brits
Something for the RMN's to ponder....
If you are single certificate RMN, you need to be aware that there are quite a number of places that require both mental health and general (obviously if you trained in the last few years you're ok, but for those of us a bit older.........).
When I first got here, I thought I would have to re train, but luckily things worked out ok. (One particular area of mental health preferred employing general nurses to single cert RMN's!)
I think it's slightly better now, than a couple of years ago, due to the shortage of mental health nurses starting to really bite.
This info relates only to South Aus
Andy
Hi Andy
Although Bill was asked if he had general nursing, when he explained he is an old fart they were fine about it.
I think you are right, they must have loosened up the regulations due to shortfalls.
Adelaide Brits
Oct 28th 2003, 9:44 am
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Originally posted by metter
Hi Andy
I am an RMN who is project 2000 trained - does this mean I am OK? if so why? is it because they view my training as different or because I have a DipHe?
Seems very unfair to all the experience non-P2K nurses have.
You say this only relates to South Aus - do the states set the requirements or the hospitals themselves?
Many thanks
Peter
Hi Andy
I am an RMN who is project 2000 trained - does this mean I am OK? if so why? is it because they view my training as different or because I have a DipHe?
Seems very unfair to all the experience non-P2K nurses have.
You say this only relates to South Aus - do the states set the requirements or the hospitals themselves?
Many thanks
Peter
I say it only relates to South Aus cos I live here! I don't know about other states, and, as far as I know, it's an individual hospital policy
I would assume it's about workforce....if the mental health unit is part of a general hospital, it would be useful if the staff could work anywhere in that hospital.
As I said though, things have changed a lot, and it doesn't matter as much now
Andy
Oct 28th 2003, 9:57 am
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Metter
Sorry for the delay in replying with a contact name for RAH. I have been rummaging through all the paperwork and connot find any reference to the names of the two women that interviewed my husband. The best i can come up with is the name of the woman who sent him his letter of conformation of employment.
She is Ms Heidi Silverston.
Hope this helps.
Sorry for the delay in replying with a contact name for RAH. I have been rummaging through all the paperwork and connot find any reference to the names of the two women that interviewed my husband. The best i can come up with is the name of the woman who sent him his letter of conformation of employment.
She is Ms Heidi Silverston.
Hope this helps.
Oct 28th 2003, 10:20 am
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Originally posted by metter
Which reminds me - I work for a community alcohol team (CPN). Is there much substance misuse work?
Which reminds me - I work for a community alcohol team (CPN). Is there much substance misuse work?
Services in SA are provided in the main by the drug and alcohol services council. They are based on Greenhill Road.
They have a number of services...inpatient and outpatient.
Services seem to be a lot more focused on inpatients than I was used to in the UK. There are two large detox facilities run by DASC, just down the road from each other O. Community services are not split ie not drug and alcohol services as opposed to drug services and alcohol services.
GP's don't seem to be as involved as in the UK either
Andy
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