Hej Linda,

Jeg er australsk sygeplejerske bosat i Danmark. Så jeg håber jeg kan besvar dine spørgsmål. Du skrev ikke hvor du vil bo eller om du havde planner om at rejse australien rundt eller hvor gammel du er….

men her er noget info om at arbejder i Australia.

Når man vil arbejde i Australia skal man kontakt den sygepleje organisation der ´register´ dig som arbejdsdygtig. Hver state har én.

Denne website har addresser til alle de relevant orgainisationer du vil har bruge for….

http://www.anf.org.au/services/services_nursing.html

Hvis man kommer fra visse lande er der en kompetence prøve for at kunne arbejde som sygeplejerske. Hvis éns uddannelse ikke er vurderede ens til de australske sygpleje uddannesle skal man tage en ‘brobyggning’ kursus. Der er også noget om hvor meget englesk man kan beherske.

Det gennemsnit timeløn er ca. 17 $ brisbane 22$ sydney og 14$ perth - Det lyder meget lavt og det er fordi det er efter skat og som basisløn dvs uden tillæg. Hvis man arbejde som vikar kan man få næsten 2½ gange det.

Vi arbejde med en ‘kvalifikations tillæg’ mere end her i Danmark. Man skal bevise ALT man har gjort siden sygeplejeskolen. Hvis man kan betjen computer, VIPs systemet, sårgruppe, ligge drop, stomipleje, intensive pleje, operationssygeplejerske osv. Det er også inc. alle tema dage, kursus og undervisning du har været til (brand, hjertestop -ALT)- alle disse ting tæller og vil få dig et bedre timeløn.

Her er noget infomation om hvor meget det koster i australien.

Australia’s cost of living is very reasonable compared with many other countries across the world. While the value of the national currency, the Australian dollar, fluctuates, you can expect to pay about 41 British pence, 69 US cents or 60 Euro cents for an Australian dollar.

Nurses in Australia are highly valued members of the community and, as such, are remunerated very well. For example, a Registered General Nurse with eights years of post-graduate experience would earn between $32 and $51 per hour.

The following is an example of an average weekly earning of a Registered Nurse who works full-time (5 shifts x 7.6 hours per shift) with NAA. It includes two afternoon shifts and one shift on a Saturday, and actual earnings would vary depending on shifts undertaken.

Gross income $1219 per week

Less tax $456

Net income $763 per week

The following list highlights the approximate cost of consumables and general living in Australia. Costs will vary from city to city.

Motor vehicle

Expect to pay between $75 and $150 per day to hire a car in Australia.

A good quality used car ranges from $5000 to $8000.

The average cost of petrol is 95 cents per litre.

Australia’s capital cities have excellent and reasonably priced public transport systems, particularly in the bigger cities of Sydney and Melbourne.

Accommodation

Rental accommodation is generally easy to find, with costs varying between places. At the more expensive end of the scale, you could rent a one-bedroom unit in metropolitan Sydney for between $180 and $240 per week. In less expensive areas, such as Adelaide, a two-bedroom unit would cost between $130 and $160 per week.

Food

The variety, quality and cost of food in Australia is excellent. A single person could expect to spend an average of $100 per week on food. For example, milk is approximately $1.30 per litre, a loaf of bread is $2.20 and a dozen eggs costs about $2.20.

Entertainment

Australia enjoys a variety of different social activities, from sporting events, to concerts, theatre and eating out. Restaurants and cafes are reasonably priced, and the cost of eating out varies from area to area. In Sydney, you’d expect to pay in the vicinity of $70 per person for a three-course meal including drinks. The same meal in Adelaide would cost approximately $50 per person. Entry to a top grade sporting event would cost between $25 and $50, and an adult movie ticket costs $13.50.

De fleste hospitaler har

Demand for nurses

Nurses are currently in high demand in Australia. There are excellent career opportunities whether you want to emigrate to Australia, or just stay for a few years.

Whether you have a high level of skills and experience or need to gain additional skills, there is a visa to suit you.

Most visa applications for nurses receive priority processing.

You can come to Australia independently, and look for work, or arrange a job with an employer before you leave.

In Australia, to work as a nurse you need to be in good health and have a certain level of education and experience.

To determine whether you can work in Australia as a nurse, you will need to be assessed by either the Australian Nursing Council (ANC) or the nurse regulatory body in the State or Territory in which you wish to work.

The ANC’s website has more information including links to State and Territory nurse regulatory bodies.

If you wish to work in a hospital or other health care area, you will also need to pass a health examination which includes a chest x-ray.

If you are sponsored by an employer

Employer Nomination Scheme

If you are less than 45 years of age and have three years training followed by three years relevant work experience, you may be eligible for a permanent visa under this scheme. This scheme is designed to help employers that have been unable to fill a vacancy from the Australian labour market or through their own training. Further information

Labour Agreements

A Labour Agreement between an employer and the Australian Government allows an employer to recruit nurses on a permanent basis to fill vacant positions as they arise. Further information

Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme

This scheme helps employers in regional or low population growth areas recruit skilled overseas nurses on a permanent basis, when they are unable to fill vacancies from the local labour market. You must have the equivalent of an Australian diploma (two years full-time study) or higher to be considered under this scheme. Further information

Skill Matching visa

This visa is for nurses whose skills are in demand and are seeking to be nominated by a State or Territory government or an employer. To qualify for this permanent visa, you must satisfy certain criteria for skills, age and English language ability. Further information

Business (Long Stay) visa

This option allows a registered nurse to work temporarily in Australia for an approved business sponsor. You can stay up to four years with full work rights for yourself and accompanying family members. Further information

If you are sponsored by a relative

Skilled (Australian Sponsored) visa

Nurses who can nominate a close relative living in certain regions of Australia to be their sponsor and provide financial support should consider this permanent visa option. Further information

If you wish to come to Australia independently

Skilled Independent visa

This permanent visa is for nurses who do not have a sponsor or who choose not to be sponsored. You must pass a points test that considers a range of factors including skills, age, English language ability, specific work experience and occupation. Additional points are awarded if you have Australian qualifications and work experience. Further information

Working Holiday Maker visa

If you are between 18 and 30, you may be able to come to Australia temporarily for a working holiday. This visa allows you to stay for 12 months and work as a nurse with any one employer for a maximum of three months, provided your work remains incidental to your holidays. Further information

Improving your skills

If you do not have the necessary qualifications to work as a nurse in Australia, you can do a bridging program to bring your skills to the required level.

The following temporary visa options are available to you:

Business (Short Stay) visa

This option is ideal for nurses who wish to undertake an approved bridging or pre-registration program that runs for less than three months. Nurses who successfully complete the course may be able to apply in Australia for a Business (Long Stay) visa. Further information

More information

For more information about these visa options, contact this department at:

In Australia

Adelaide (08) 8237 6656

email: dima.businesscentre.sa@immi.gov.au

Brisbane (07) 3360 5129

email: dima.businesscentre.qld@immi.gov.au

Canberra (02) 6274 4553

email: dima.businesscentre.act@immi.gov.au

Darwin 131 881

email: dima.businesscentre.nt@immi.gov.au

Hobart (03) 6220 4227

email: dima.businesscentre.tas@immi.gov.au

Melbourne 131 881

email: dima.businesscentre.vic@immi.gov.au

Parramatta 131 881

email: dima.businesscentre.nsw@immi.gov.au

Perth 131 881

email: bcperth@immi.gov.au

Sydney 131 881

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