New points test does not stop nurses coming to Australia. Opportunities exist for nurses from all specialty areas
New points not a barrier to nurses coming to Australia
September 15th, 2011Nurses Winter in Queensland
July 22nd, 2011Living in Australia
Daytime temperature 22 , sun shining, skies blue
No better place to live or work!
Nursing and living in Australia
Experience the big city, bush and outback communities and beach a reef wonderlands.
Queensland offers great climate, relaxed outdoor lifestyle and growing infrastructure
1500 people move to Queensland each week and it is the fastest growing state in Australia.
Australia Gets New Skilled Occupation List
May 20th, 201017 May 2010 Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship announced the new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) for General skilled migration (GSM).
The new changes are proposed to commence 1 July 2010 and are based on the ANZSCO (Australian & New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations replacing the ANSCO (Australian Standard Classification of Occupation). This new list recognises the need for Registered Nurses in Australia and has seen the number of skills classified in the nursing stream increase from 4 to 14 to cover specific specialist areas.
The new points system has not yet been announced but is expected to be announced prior to the implementation of the new list. At this time we can also expect the state sponsorship lists to also be announced. On these lists we expect that registered nurse skillls to also be prominent, therefore allowing Registered Nurses to gain extra points required for migration.
Now is the time to commence the process for registration so that you are in a position to apply for general skilled migration and/or positions in Australia.
Work Experience Time changes with new Australian National Registration
May 5th, 2010The new National Registration for Nurses will see a minimum of three months work experience required prior to registration for those from countries outside Australia.
This is not seen as a major issue as it usually takes at least three months to prepare the paperwork etc. required for the application.
Expected Changes to Australian Skills List delayed
May 5th, 2010Australian Department of Immigration changes to the Skilled Occupation List has been delayed. Changes were expected late last week however the department has advised these change will now be announced by end of May 2010.
Australia Needs Nurses
March 18th, 2010Great news, whilst other professions are not always in demand Registered Nurses are always needed here in Australia.
Positions are available throughout the country. From the coast to the desert the ideal position awaits you.
If you already have Australian Registration positions are available now.
If you would like to be in a positon to take up a job opportunity the first step is applying for Registration in Australia. If the paperwork and requirements are daunting then let us help you through the process.
http://www.nursing-agencies-list.com/nursing_in_australia.asp
New Zealand Nursing Council Registration
March 10th, 2010I am consistently asked about registration with the Nursing Council in New Zealand and when in the visa process it should be done. The answer to the question is simple, right at the beginning before commencing the visa application process, and the reason is quite simple… timescales & employment.
Before we get onto the actual process of applying for registration, it’s important that an IELTS is carried out, as the results of this would be required for registration. It is the academic IELTS that is required.
The reason that Nursing Council Registration is sought 1st is because the Nursing Council can take 3-4 months to process the application. If you have waited until your EOI is selected until you apply, then you are up against the clock as any residency application has to be submitted within 4 months of receiving an Invitation to Apply. It is a requirement of claiming points as a nurse that you can evidence that you have Nursing Council Registration and if you cannot do this in the timescale required, your application could be declined.
A secondary reason why Registration should be done 1st is in relation to work. If you are actually only intending to go to New Zealand temporarily, you will need a job offer 1st. You cannot work in New Zealand until you have Registration. Therefore, there is no point waiting until you have a job offer to apply to the Nursing Council, as an employer will not be impressed about having to wait for 4 months for you to start work.
For more information, check out http://www.nursing-agencies-list.com/nursing-in-new-zealand.asp
Craig Millard – Kiwi Emigration Ltd
Nursing in Australia and New Zealand?
February 28th, 2010These are exciting times for Nurses who are thinking about leaving the UK and venturing further afield.
With the ageing world-wide population the pressure on each country’s health service is increasing. Add to this the large numbers of Nurses who are reaching retirement age and you can see there is going to be an unfillable vacuum.
This blog aims to keep you updated as the Nursing shortages, in Australia and New Zealand, develop into opportunities for you to fulfill your dreams of emigrating to a new life Down Under.
Nigel Freeney RMN, RGN
UK Nursing