Would a nursing degree get you a job in Australia?

Question

Would a new graduate, who has had no experience with a Nursing degree stand much change of getting a job in Australia, if not, how many years experience would be requiered to stand a decent chance? Also, for the sake of political correctness, would a male nurse be more likely to land a job?

Thanks

Answer 1

depends where you got your nursing degree (I'm not a mind-reader so I don't know where you're from) and whether this qualification is recognised in Australia ... if it is you might stand a chance

Answer 2

Nurses are in such short supply here that you can even get a visa before you've finished getting your nursing qualifications, so don't be too concerned that you don't have experience. If you really want to enhance your chances, be prepared to work in a regional area rather than one of the big cities, but you will get work even if you don't go regional.

I think a male nurse's chances of work would be about the same as a female's. In some fields, the physical strength of a male may be desirable, but overall, it wouldn't make much difference.

Go to http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/medical-p... for info on visa opportunities for nurses. Follow the nursing links for a couple of pages and you'll find the Improving Your Skills section. As you've already graduated, you probably won't need this, but it gives an indication of just how keen Oz is to attract nursing staff.

Answer 3

Nurses are in demand all over the world. It usually requires two years of hands on experience to get qualified. Gender wont matter much in nursing. I know a lot of male nurses.

Answer 4

They are crying out for nurses in the majority of the country. s*x and age would have absolutely no baring on whether or not you were denied or accepted. I am not certain if someone with no actual 'experience' outside of the degree will be considered but you never know, we are that desperate in some places, especially the country and outback areas.

Answer 5

Well, to be honest I would suggest that you contact the Australian Embassy and find out straight from the horses mouth so to speak.

I would like to think that they would as a newly qualified nurse would be an asset, as you would learn their ways of working rather then being in the UK hospital and picking up bad habits if you understand what I am saying.

I enjoyed my nursing life retired now joined the British Army in the QARANC (Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corp)

best years of my life.

Good luck

UK based retired nurse

Answer 6

I'm a nurse and have worked with many, many nurses from overseas.  At my workplace, we have even had new graduates from New Zealand and England accepted into our graduate program.  We're desperate for nurses.  To improve your chances as a new graduate, try applying for a graduate program at one of the major hospitals.  Many of them even have mid year intakes these days.

Each state of Australia has it's own registration board.  Some boards are easier to deal with for overseas applicants.  For example, one of my workmates registered with the Nurses board in New South Wales (even though she's never going to work in NSW) as it was quick and easy, then had her registration transferred to Vic under mutual recognition.  To register with the NBV directly would have taken months and months

RE male vs female - there's no difference.  The only time I've come across a woman nurse being employed over a man is at The Alfred's Sexual Health clinic where the applicants are usually male and they wanted a female for the team.

Answer 7

Some places offer new graduate programs which you may be eligible to apply for. Without any experience it would be difficult to get employment. Even 1 years experience will get you work in Oz.. It doesn't matter male or female will get you work although male nurses in oz have a reputation for being lazy!! Australia is crying out for more nurses and we already have heaps of British nurses in Australia who i find are very similar to Aussie nurses and quite capable..

Answer 8

Yes it would; if you qualify by meeting Australia's Immigration tests.  You may need the 2 yrs experience first, but on saying that they are fast tracking working visas for the very skilled shortages.

If you are in Britain, why not to to the EXPO about how to live and work in Australia.  (There is one in October, and are usually held twice a year) Immigration are there to help with forms and questions and job offers do get made there.

See http://www.expo-australia.com

- and "Australia Needs Skills Recruitment Expos'  - http://www.immi.gov.au/skillexpos/index....

Good Luck