Which Nurses are going to Perth?
Jun 26th 2006, 11:39 am
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Re: Which Nurses are going to Perth?
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
well I have surgical experience in the U.K. I was just going to send my CV to Julie Rossiter at Joondalup's HR.
I am under the impression that Joondalup does not do surgical departments, so I will have to change from the area I'm used to, which will be a bit strange.
Would be great to meet up at the Joondalup Tavern
I am under the impression that Joondalup does not do surgical departments, so I will have to change from the area I'm used to, which will be a bit strange.
Would be great to meet up at the Joondalup Tavern
Having not done surgery since my training it was strange for me- but I'm getting used to it now and will work anywhere (even did a night on maternity the other week!)
Tracey
Jun 26th 2006, 8:46 pm
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Re: Which Nurses are going to Perth?
Originally Posted by nightnurse2
whereabouts will you be working at Joondalup?
I do casual pool, 2 nights a week.
Tracey
I do casual pool, 2 nights a week.
Tracey
Did you start of doing casual when you arrived?
Jun 26th 2006, 8:50 pm
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Re: Which Nurses are going to Perth?
Originally Posted by nightnurse2
Joondalup has 2 surgical wards - public and private.
Having not done surgery since my training it was strange for me- but I'm getting used to it now and will work anywhere (even did a night on maternity the other week!)
Tracey
Having not done surgery since my training it was strange for me- but I'm getting used to it now and will work anywhere (even did a night on maternity the other week!)
Tracey
Am just putting the final touches to my CV, and should be able to e-mail it about soon
Jul 3rd 2006, 7:12 am
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Re: Which Nurses are going to Perth?
I'm an RMN originally from the UK, but now living and working in Hamilton, NZ. Me and the family hope to be in WA by the end of the year. I've applied for a CMHN job in Rockingham, and the application process finishes today, so hoping to hear soon. I went on a 4-day visit to Perth and Rockingham/ Mandurah area at the end of May. I would certainly recommend the Mandurah/ Rockingham area, as it is developing very quickly and a new train link is currently being built. The motorways are also being upgraded and there is loads of develop going on.
I had a look at Graylands ( Forensic Service) and wasn't that impressed. The CNS who showed me around put me off a bit when he told me that are a lot of old-timers who continually whinge. I know that's normal within the health system, but to be told that within a few minutes of meeting him, I wasn't that impressed! Also, the roster system is fixed: 4 days on and 2 days off. I'm in that system at the moment and there isn' that much flexibility, not like the UK anyway. They could also move you onto any shift and any ward from one day to the next. Again, not much flexibility and continuity. I was told that there is going to be a new acute in-patient unit being built in Rockingham in the next couple of years, so there does seem to be lots of investment in MH services, which is always good if you want to vary your career.
I've already applied for and obtained my registration. I'm hoping to be sponsored so does anyone now if I need to apply to the ANC for skills verification? Would appreciate the advice, so if so I would do that ASAP.
If anyone is thinking about moving to, and working for Waikato DHB: DON'T, it's crap (especially the mental health side).
I had a look at Graylands ( Forensic Service) and wasn't that impressed. The CNS who showed me around put me off a bit when he told me that are a lot of old-timers who continually whinge. I know that's normal within the health system, but to be told that within a few minutes of meeting him, I wasn't that impressed! Also, the roster system is fixed: 4 days on and 2 days off. I'm in that system at the moment and there isn' that much flexibility, not like the UK anyway. They could also move you onto any shift and any ward from one day to the next. Again, not much flexibility and continuity. I was told that there is going to be a new acute in-patient unit being built in Rockingham in the next couple of years, so there does seem to be lots of investment in MH services, which is always good if you want to vary your career.
I've already applied for and obtained my registration. I'm hoping to be sponsored so does anyone now if I need to apply to the ANC for skills verification? Would appreciate the advice, so if so I would do that ASAP.
If anyone is thinking about moving to, and working for Waikato DHB: DON'T, it's crap (especially the mental health side).
Jul 6th 2006, 7:55 pm
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Re: Which Nurses are going to Perth?
Originally Posted by firn
I'm an RMN originally from the UK, but now living and working in Hamilton, NZ. Me and the family hope to be in WA by the end of the year. I've applied for a CMHN job in Rockingham, and the application process finishes today, so hoping to hear soon. I went on a 4-day visit to Perth and Rockingham/ Mandurah area at the end of May. I would certainly recommend the Mandurah/ Rockingham area, as it is developing very quickly and a new train link is currently being built. The motorways are also being upgraded and there is loads of develop going on.
I had a look at Graylands ( Forensic Service) and wasn't that impressed. The CNS who showed me around put me off a bit when he told me that are a lot of old-timers who continually whinge. I know that's normal within the health system, but to be told that within a few minutes of meeting him, I wasn't that impressed! Also, the roster system is fixed: 4 days on and 2 days off. I'm in that system at the moment and there isn' that much flexibility, not like the UK anyway. They could also move you onto any shift and any ward from one day to the next. Again, not much flexibility and continuity. I was told that there is going to be a new acute in-patient unit being built in Rockingham in the next couple of years, so there does seem to be lots of investment in MH services, which is always good if you want to vary your career.
I've already applied for and obtained my registration. I'm hoping to be sponsored so does anyone now if I need to apply to the ANC for skills verification? Would appreciate the advice, so if so I would do that ASAP.
If anyone is thinking about moving to, and working for Waikato DHB: DON'T, it's crap (especially the mental health side).
I had a look at Graylands ( Forensic Service) and wasn't that impressed. The CNS who showed me around put me off a bit when he told me that are a lot of old-timers who continually whinge. I know that's normal within the health system, but to be told that within a few minutes of meeting him, I wasn't that impressed! Also, the roster system is fixed: 4 days on and 2 days off. I'm in that system at the moment and there isn' that much flexibility, not like the UK anyway. They could also move you onto any shift and any ward from one day to the next. Again, not much flexibility and continuity. I was told that there is going to be a new acute in-patient unit being built in Rockingham in the next couple of years, so there does seem to be lots of investment in MH services, which is always good if you want to vary your career.
I've already applied for and obtained my registration. I'm hoping to be sponsored so does anyone now if I need to apply to the ANC for skills verification? Would appreciate the advice, so if so I would do that ASAP.
If anyone is thinking about moving to, and working for Waikato DHB: DON'T, it's crap (especially the mental health side).
Good luck anyway, and let us know how you got on
Jul 6th 2006, 7:57 pm
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Re: Which Nurses are going to Perth?
Have just applied, on the internet, for a job at Joondalup Health Campus! 
It's not in the area where I specialise, it's in their medical unit.
At least it's a start
It's not in the area where I specialise, it's in their medical unit.
At least it's a start
Jul 6th 2006, 7:59 pm
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Re: Which Nurses are going to Perth?
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
Have just applied, on the internet, for a job at Joondalup Health Campus!
It's not in the area where I specialise, it's in their medical unit.
At least it's a start
It's not in the area where I specialise, it's in their medical unit.
At least it's a start
You'll be fine
Paula
Jul 31st 2006, 12:34 pm
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Re: Which Nurses are going to Perth?
Just wanted to say good luck to Mandy for next week. Have a safe journey. will see you in a few weeks
Paula x
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Jul 31st 2006, 11:15 pm
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Re: Which Nurses are going to Perth?
Originally Posted by somedogsdo
Good luck Ange,
You'll be fine
Paula
You'll be fine
Paula
Joondalup Health Campus
Julie Rossiter. She asked me when I was planning to go over there, and where I was going to live (wonder if she was gonna offer me somewhere to stay, lol!)
She said she would pass on my Resume to the surgical dept managers. She also said, when I do come over, to pop into the campus, and they should be able to sort something out for me
Aug 1st 2006, 12:53 am
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Re: Which Nurses are going to Perth?
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
How does the casual pool work Tracey?
Did you start of doing casual when you arrived?
Did you start of doing casual when you arrived?
It works like the 'bank' in the Uk. We have priority over agency staff, so if I ring for work and they have already booked agency, they will cancel the agency.
I usually get the shifts I want, I ring up the week before with my availability and more often than not, they book me straight away - if not, they ring me asap and tell me they want me!
I've been there since last September and it works really well for me. Hubby works away sometimes so at the begining I couldn't work. I've since got a babysitter so it's fine. Even so, don't think I'd go permanent, unless the work dried up!
It's great because if something comes up with the kids at school (assemblies etc) I can work round them.
When my mum came out I took the month off (hubby wasn't impressed though!) if I'd have been permanent I would have had to use A/L.
Hope this helps!
Good luck!
Tracey
Aug 1st 2006, 7:02 am
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Re: Which Nurses are going to Perth?
Originally Posted by Tiawamutu
I got a phone call on Thursday from guess where?
Joondalup Health Campus
Julie Rossiter. She asked me when I was planning to go over there, and where I was going to live (wonder if she was gonna offer me somewhere to stay, lol!)
She said she would pass on my Resume to the surgical dept managers. She also said, when I do come over, to pop into the campus, and they should be able to sort something out for me
Joondalup Health Campus
Julie Rossiter. She asked me when I was planning to go over there, and where I was going to live (wonder if she was gonna offer me somewhere to stay, lol!)
She said she would pass on my Resume to the surgical dept managers. She also said, when I do come over, to pop into the campus, and they should be able to sort something out for me
Good luck Ange. even if you dont chose Joondalup im sure you will be fine.
I'm feelin a little cheesed off at the mo after reading several posts on the Australia forum. :scared: some posts are staining my tinted beautiful sunglases.
Shippers are coming in two weeks so the pc will be gone, that will soon put a stop to me logging on so much. anyone have any help for a BE addict lol
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Aug 1st 2006, 4:47 pm
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Re: Which Nurses are going to Perth?
My wife has just been offered a job at level 1.8 and on a salary of $56,000.
We are still at least a year away from having our visa.
We are still at least a year away from having our visa.
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Aug 3rd 2006, 5:34 pm
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Re: Which Nurses are going to Perth?
Originally Posted by Australia Bound
My wife has just been offered a job at level 1.8 and on a salary of $56,000.
We are still at least a year away from having our visa.
We are still at least a year away from having our visa.
Where has she been offered the job?
Aug 3rd 2006, 6:26 pm
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Re: Which Nurses are going to Perth?
Originally Posted by Australia Bound
My wife has just been offered a job at level 1.8 and on a salary of $56,000.
We are still at least a year away from having our visa.
We are still at least a year away from having our visa.
One less thing to worry about when the time comes
Which Hospital?
Aug 3rd 2006, 6:28 pm
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Re: Which Nurses are going to Perth?
Originally Posted by Mrs Rangersman
Congratulations!
Where has she been offered the job?
Where has she been offered the job?