PIO has had a very popular nurses thread, so I thought it might be nice to start a Brisbane one. I am a mental health nurse myself, but would be interested to hear from any British nurses working in Bris re: their experiences, i.e. how different are things over there? How easy is it to get work? ( I am going on an independent visa so have not started applying for jobs yet) How easy have you found it to settle into posts?
Look forward to hearing from you all (please)
Kate

 

Hi, Kate.
I'm not there, yet, but we're hoping to be by April/May 09. I'm an RGN on acute gen med and I've
just been sent a time for an interview for the Mater Hosp in London next week. Anyone else going?

 

Best of luck with that. Let us know how you get on.
Kate

 

hi
i had my interview for the Mater yesterday in leeds....got the job!
hoping for jan 09 at the latest.

only prob is i hadnt planned on brisbane so am back at the beginning for planning and research

anyone else at the Mater is it good/bad

cheers
debbie

p.s does anyone know how to change my user name..its used my email address!

 

Hi, Debbie. Well done on getting the job! Was it for nursing or midwifery? How was the interview, I'm a bit nervous. Haven't had an interview in years!

 

Congratulations!
My sister-in -law works there and absolutely loves it.

 

hi debbie
well done ont the job offer i had an interview over the phone on thursday and got offered a job with the Mater too.
we are so excited now so much to do.
keep in touch
cheers
Jeanette

 

Just wanted to say hi to all, I'm Jen and have also been offered a midwifery position at Mater mothers. Haven't said yes yet as we were originally thinking of going to Perth. Want to say yes because it all sounds good but just want to be sure this is the right place for my family - have teenagers to please as well as younger ones. Have you guys any experience of the area? My OH wants rural, kids want beach and things to do, I want good schools and transport links.......not much then?!! Love to keep in contact with you all.
Jen

 

That sounds a good idea Kate, that way we can all go through it together and hopefully not keep asking the same questions! I am so excited about it all but know it will feel like its going to take forever to sort out. Are there any peeps on here who have already done their QNC1 application, can we pick your brains regarding filling this bit in, for starters getting a witness, who have people used for this (preferably without incurring a cost as everything seems to). J x

 

Nursing in Brisbane

That sounds a good idea Kate, that way we can all go through it together and hopefully not keep asking the same questions! I am so excited about it all but know it will feel like its going to take forever to sort out. Are there any peeps on here who have already done their QNC1 application, can we pick your brains regarding filling this bit in, for starters getting a witness, who have people used for this (preferably without incurring a cost as everything seems to). J x

 

Had my interview for the Mater yesterday and was offered a job! :biggrin: Aim to be there early next year. Exciting isn't it?!:laugh:

Tracey

 

congrats on the job:biggrin:

there is going to be a few of us going over to the Mater

i had my official letter of confirmation yesterday..makes it seem more real when you see it in writing.

my start date is 5 jan 09 so somm of you will be there and settled by then, you will have to let us know how you all get on..

take care

debbie

 

Hi Debbie,congrats on the job! Im also trying to get a job there.Applied last week but have nt heard yet.I am going to apply to other hospitals too.Have you heard of any other good ones? The Mater keeps coming up as if its the only one! keep in touch.Debs.

 

Congratulations Tracey,how exciting!Must all feel very real now.I have applied for a general surgical,day unit job last week,but am still waiting a reply.Would be great to know there are others there finding their way around.Keep in touch..Debs.

 

Hi Jen ,congrates on the job offer.Everyone here seems too be going to The Mater,i hope they have a job for me!Cant really advise you on Perth ,but we prefer Brisbane from our research.Perth was too on its own for us .We know a family with 4 teenagers in Brisbane who have now been there over 20 years and are very happy.You can seem to live in the city or rural and still be near to world class beaches.Web sites ive found helpful are www.qld.gov.au and www.ourbrisbane.realestate.com.au.

 

Also i used www.education.qld.gov.au.Hope this helps as a start.Keep us informed.Debs

 

:wink:
G`Day!

I am an elderly care nurse in a retirement village in Brissie. The western side of Brissie! Happy to help where I can and welcome to all the nurses in Brissie and the potential nurses in Brissie!

:biggrin:

 

Thanks Debbie, that's useful info x

 

Childrens nurses in brisbane

Hi Im dual trained (adult and child) but only want to nurse children. I work in Coffs at moment adult general surgical ward. We emigrated Oct 07. We are thinking of moving up to Brisbane and I have been online and found there is a childrens hospital there. Does anyone work there or know anyone who does. Any info would be much appreciated. Happy international nurses day. Gilly :biggrin:

 

Hello Ladies

Hhi I'm Kim
Got job in RBWH, midwife, lodged E-visa, waiting for it too come through.

Anyone else out there working in RBWh who can tell me whats it really like ?????

Thanks

Kim