Thursday, October 9, 2008

Nursing jobs in Australia

You’ll find it a little different from the UK, although overall its quite similar. One difference is that most nursing is done by registered nurses with very few enrolled nurses or auxiliaries working. Hospitals are generally much newer and more modern than you are used to and we can provide you work either in the Public system or Private Hospitals. Shift patterns- 7.00am- 1530pm or 1400pm-1030pm. Posts are graded according to experience. For example, the grading of an RN increases each year, from grade 1 to grade 8. The grading also indicates level of pay.

Hospital accommodation is not commonplace throughout Australia, as it is in the UK. Some hospitals in more remote locations of Australia have on site accommodation. On site accommodation is of a basic standard, with single rooms with shared bathroom, kitchen and laundry facilities. Our Australian office will be happy to try and help you source cheap accommodation in Hostels, Back-packers etc.

Nursing Registration in Australia is relatively simple to obtain. Registration forms are available from Pinnacle International and must be completed carefully and relevant documentation attached. In order to work in Australia, a nurse must be registered in the relevant state. A mutual recognition system exists, whereby you can gain immediate registration in all states of Australia once you are registered in one state.

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