Kelto

Hi can anyone help?

Am trying to start the ball rolling to move to NSW. visa, register with the NSW nursing board, look for job where do I begin? think i need to register first, then find job as I want to get a sponsered visa (think i need job first?) but not sure.

is it easier/better with a recruitment agency? if so any recommendations?

and then there are blood tests and xrays when does that come in...AAARGH!!!

any ideas would be great

sjo

Hi Kelto,

I can't help much with the application process as I am recently Australian trained.

Just thought that I would let you know that NSW seems to be entering turbulent times at the moment. The Dept of Health wants over $60million cut from the staffing budget.

Many hospitals in NSW (including where I work) are planning on not using casual or agency staff and axing all overtime, as these cost significantly more than permanent staff. Apparently they are going to use "smart rostering" to fill the deficit but haven't explained how this will work yet!

You might be interested in this article http://www.news.com.au/dailytelegrap...006009,00.html

cheshiremark

That sounds exactly what the NHS was like when I left.

cheshiremark

Hi,
Do you want to go on a temporary or permanent visa? Assuming its a permanent the first thing you need to do is to work out how many points you have:

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener...-applicant.htm

You need 120 points for a 175 visa. If you don't have the points there are ways that you can increase the points you have or as an alternative there may be other permanent visa's you can go on.

If you want to go on a 457 temporary visa you need to find a job with a hospital who is willing to sponsor you for the visa. This allows you to stay for up to 4 years.

Mark

tiredwithtwins

you can either go through an agency or apply direct to the hospital where you want to work.
if you go through an agency you tend to be on the basic salary, whereas applying direct to a hospital you can gain increments for your years' experience.