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Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
Oct 19th 2010, 7:24 am
Replies: 15
Views: 2,852
Posted By 1968_karen

Re: Where do I start. 3rd year student.

Werribee Mercy Hospital (outside of Melbourne). They are recruiting their grads now.

Apply direct to the hospitals, dont go via an agency. Grad posts are for newly qualified nurses/midwives. ...
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
Oct 11th 2010, 9:22 pm
Replies: 0
Views: 1,011
Posted By 1968_karen

PAY SCALES VICTORIA

Does anyone have a link to the pay scales in Victoria for nurses/midwives?

Thank you.

Karen
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
Oct 11th 2010, 9:10 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,852
Posted By 1968_karen

Re: Where do I start. 3rd year student.

Hi

You only need to pay school fees if you are on a temporary visa in New South Wales. Private school fees here are really cheap by the way. We pay $50 per child per week.

As a third year...
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
May 16th 2010, 9:58 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,364
Posted By 1968_karen

Re: ENS - EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Were you newly qualified Debbie? What was your level of experience?

Thanks.

Karen
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
May 8th 2010, 7:55 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,284
Posted By 1968_karen

Re: ens help confused stressed

Thank you - this is good news!

Was this recently?
Do you remember what your employer said as exceptional circumstances?
Are you a nurse or a midwife?

Thank you again for your help.
...
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
May 7th 2010, 11:31 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,284
Posted By 1968_karen

Re: ens help confused stressed

Neviat

Have I read this right? Did you get PR ENS without the 3 years work experience due to exceptional circumstances?

Thanks

Karen
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
May 6th 2010, 11:40 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,364
Posted By 1968_karen

ENS - EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES

Hi everyone

Anyone (nurses/midwives) been able to get PR ENS visa without the required 3 years work experience using exceptional circumstances?

I would be very interested in hearing from...
Forum: Australia
Apr 9th 2010, 11:57 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 4,471
Posted By 1968_karen

Re: Shipping Company - any Recommendation's (or 'beware' suggestions)?

We used John Masons. Price was £3200 for a 20ft (I think that is 700 cubic feet) container from Surrey to Melbourne.

They price matched our lowest quote and have kept us informed all the way,...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 20th 2010, 9:11 am
Replies: 47
Views: 3,354
Posted By 1968_karen

Re: 457 to PR.... easiest way?

Thanks for that! The only reason I didnt want to go down the ENS route was because I didnt want to be tied to my employer for x amount of years.

Karen
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Mar 19th 2010, 11:17 pm
Replies: 47
Views: 3,354
Posted By 1968_karen

Re: 457 to PR.... easiest way?

Just noted what you said about the RSMS ties you to the employer. Does the ENS not tie you to your employer? Are you not obliged to work for them for a couple of years?

Thank you for your...
Forum: Australia
Feb 2nd 2010, 3:28 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,469
Posted By 1968_karen

Re: Self packing 20ft container cost?

Well, they have just left - everything we own inside a container - and those guys worked really hard over the last couple of days.

Defo get them to pack it. And they unpack at the other end and...
Forum: Australia
Feb 1st 2010, 8:03 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,469
Posted By 1968_karen

Re: Self packing 20ft container cost?

We were quote about £300 difference.

And believe me, sitting here (right now) watching the packers, it is the best £300 we've ever spent!
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 13th 2010, 7:34 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 887
Posted By 1968_karen

Re: anyone been granted a 457 visa recently?

Thank you ladies - I appreciate you taking the time to reply.

Do I need to get a label when we get to the other side? This was something else that was mentioned to me.

Thanks again.

Karen
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 13th 2010, 3:39 am
Replies: 6
Views: 887
Posted By 1968_karen

anyone been granted a 457 visa recently?

And if so, and you are from the UK, did you bother to go and get the label for your passport?

I know it says we dont need to, but someone on here worried me. :unsure:

Thanks.

Karen
Forum: Australia
Jan 9th 2010, 4:22 am
Replies: 45
Views: 4,452
Posted By 1968_karen

Re: The price of medical insurance can't be right?

Has anyone got cover just for dental and optical?

I have been trying to find this, but am not having any luck.

Thank you.
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
Jan 6th 2010, 11:08 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,251
Posted By 1968_karen

Re: Diploma Midwife Trying to Register In Oz..

The only difference between degree and diploma is a dissertation and some modules being marked at a higher level. There is NO difference in your clinical experience or skills - which in my opinion...
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
Jan 6th 2010, 9:27 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,251
Posted By 1968_karen

Re: Diploma Midwife Trying to Register In Oz..

Hi

I qualified in August 2009 and as a direct entry Registered Midwife Diploma and I was accepted by Nursing Board of Victoria and we are leaving in a few weeks. I have a job which I start in...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 3rd 2010, 1:37 am
Replies: 29
Views: 4,001
Posted By 1968_karen

Re: How to get visa stamped after getting the grant letter?

Thanks guys - now you have me worried! :confused:

I have sent an email to Immigration to see what they say. I will let you know the outcome.
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 2nd 2010, 9:13 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 4,001
Posted By 1968_karen

Re: How to get visa stamped after getting the grant letter?

Just wanted to clarify whether I was reading it right on the immigration website that if you have been granted a subclass 457 visa you do NOT require a label for your passport.

Anyone had any...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 2nd 2010, 5:48 am
Replies: 49
Views: 8,257
Posted By 1968_karen

Re: IELTS - What book is best??

Yes, I think I shed some tears as well :o
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 1st 2010, 8:41 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 8,257
Posted By 1968_karen

Re: IELTS - What book is best??

Hi

TBH I was really nervous too because I knew if I failed it would result in a delay in my visa being processed, so it was real pressure.

On the day, I was absolutely fine because I had...
Forum: Immigration, Visas & Citizenship (Australia)
Jan 1st 2010, 8:36 am
Replies: 49
Views: 8,257
Posted By 1968_karen

Re: IELTS - What book is best??

Lots of luck to you all taking your IELTS in the near future.

Practice, practice, practice!

Karen
Forum: Australia
Dec 23rd 2009, 8:28 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 3,223
Posted By 1968_karen

Re: Call me Ms Wimp!

Hi everyone!

Well, my visa was granted on Tues (22/12), booked flights, temp accommodation and car hire yesterday (Wed), and boy am I getting the wobbles!!!!

All this money is flying out of...
Forum: Nurses, Doctors, and other Medical/Healthcare occupations
Dec 22nd 2009, 4:46 am
Replies: 2
Views: 924
Posted By 1968_karen

CHRISTMAS HAS COME EARLY

We got our visa this morning.:D

A huge thank you to everyone who has answered my questions over the last few months.
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