What are the OPTIONS for nurses

lilith · May 2019

Hello!ask ko lang kasi may narinig ako from our friend here in Melbourne na mag-iiba na yung "skill assessment" for nurses starting next FY. Parang di na raw kelangan ng bridging, pero si AHPRA daw magaassess kung qualified dito. May news sa AHPRA site pero di rin clear. https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Codes-Guidelines-Statements/FAQ/Transition-to-a-new-assessment-model-for-internationally-qualified-nurses-and-midwives.aspx

Cassey · May 2019

@lilith They will cease the bridging program and have IQNMs to take exams instead and have an orientation as well. It states there that reducing the criteria will make the process faster. Have a read on the revised criterion. https://www.nursingmidwiferyboard.gov.au/Registration-and-Endorsement/International/Meeting-the-registration-requirements.aspx

lilith · May 2019

@Cassey thank you! i'll pass it on to my sis in law who's a nurse!

carlosau · May 2019

@Cassey @lilith What if the applicant do not have prior experience in the last 5 years? If wala nang bridging course, what are the steps to take?

Cassey · May 2019

@carlosau They can do Conversion Course instead if they don’t have experience in the last 5yrs.

carlosau · May 2019

@Cassey ok got it. let me check it out.

dy3p · May 2019

@Cassey hi!! Question lang please. Kung ang TV ba mag apply ng PR while on shore, yung BVA ba nun will be the same as the TV conditions without working rights etc.? Thanks

Cassey · May 2019

@dy3p Hi, I don’t know anyone who transitioned from TV to PR but yung mga nagapply for Partner Visa from TV onshore allowed sila to work so I’m assuming it will be the same. Can’t be 100% sure though. Don’t forget about the “no further stay clause” din. .

JB26 · May 2019

Good day po.

MARSY · May 2019

@Rommel1982 hi, commenting on your post from 7 years ago. Hope that's okay, hehe

I'm planning to take bachelors of nursing conversion course, most likely 2 years kasi wala akong exp. As a nursing student, can I work as AIN/PCA na ba or should I get certifications pa to be able to work that job? Thanks so much!

dy3p · May 2019

@MARSY Hi, it really depends on the protocols of an institution/healthcare facility. Normally they'd require a certificate 3 in health services assistance if one doesn't have any background in nursing or hasn't work in a healthcare facility ever since. Some facilities will allow you provided you reach a certain level in your nursing course.

No nursing experience:
- Certificate 3 in health services assistance .

With nursing experience:
- depends on the institution. I personally know people who have worked in an aged care facility, who doesn't have a certificate 3 but has completed his nursing course overseas.

JB26 · May 2019

Good day.

Ask ko lang po kung pwedeng mag pa assess sa AHPRA? Is it safe?Kahit sa early 2020 pa yung commencement ng OBA? I have read kasi sa nmba website na pwede as long as you comply sa current guidelines

Thank you

cucci · May 2019

@JB26 Inasmuch as wala pang clear steps/guidelines sa OBA, kung di mo naman balak humabol sa bridging, I would suggest na mag-antay na lang. Non refundable kasi ang application (AUD 170) at overseas assessment fees (AUD 400). Kung mabigyan ka ng Letter of Referral to BP at di mo rin naman gagamitin o magagamit dahil wala namang slots, sayang din.

Of course, wala namang sinasabi na hindi magagamit ang LOR sa OBA so it's part of the risk you may have to take.

JB26 · May 2019

@cucci thank you for the advice

Mia · May 2019

Maybe do the bridging in NZ if di na makahintay sa bagong process. Ubusan na rin though ng schools

JB26 · May 2019

@Mia I am actually considering to wait for the OBA, hoping that they will release an update bago 2020.

Thank you

jewel_34 · June 2019

Hi ask ko lang po if during this month po ba ng june papalapit na ang fiscal year may possible po ba mah pre-invite sa NSW and VIC with 70pts plus 5pts SS anzsco code is RN NEC. Nag lodge ng feb but that time 60pts lang then this May naka superior ako english nag update ng eoi... thanks po

imau · June 2019

Hi tanong lng po. Kung natapos kn s bridging program ano n ang next visa n pwedeng kunin ng nurse na nagBP? pwede b cyng bumalik s au kht hnd p pr ang inapply? Ano anong visa options ang pede?

cucci · June 2019

@imau Kung valid pa ang visitor 600 visa, pwede pang gamitin yun para maghanap ng employer for 482 or pr sponsorship.

rniestar · July 2019

Newbie here. Pwede po makahingi ng sample ng GTE?? Please po. Thank you so much sa makakapag bigay po. Magstart pa lang po kasi ako ng application.

rniestar · July 2019

For those na willing po magsend ng copy or anything na makakatulong po, pasend naman po sa email add na to [email protected]

Thank you so much po. God Bless!

FrancisRM · July 2019

Hello po, my relative called aphra and sabi daw eh they no longer give LOR for bridging. Conversion is not my option kasi di kasya sa budget. So Im planning to take Certificate 3 or 4 thru SV while waiting for the new OBA to commence next year. Now, I want to ask for any opinion if okay lang bah na mag.paassess na ako sa Ahpra before applying student visa or mas recommended po na mag.apply ako sa ahpra only by the time when Im already studying for cert 3 or 4 in Australia.? Thanks in advance sa mga sasagot.

chibikatie · August 2019

Hello, tanong ko lang po. Ano magiging process ng working visa? I got interviewed sa isang hospital during my placement. It's an employment offer pero ung visa ko kase wala pang working rights. Aware naman sila dun. Sabi, ifoforward daw sa HR ung documents then wait for my start date. Ung AHPRA registration ko po, in process palang. Thank you.

cucci · August 2019

@chibikatie said:

Hello, tanong ko lang po. Ano magiging process ng working visa? I got interviewed sa isang hospital during my placement. It's an employment offer pero ung visa ko kase wala pang working rights. Aware naman sila dun. Sabi, ifoforward daw sa HR ung documents then wait for my start date. Ung AHPRA registration ko po, in process palang. Thank you.

Certain processes may differ for each employer but I guess it is common that you will be provided with a an employer nomination form which you will need to fill up with your details and details of your dependent(s). You will provide your prospective employer with photocopies of your passport, IELTS and registration certificate.

After which, depending on the terms of employment, you will need to lodge your visa application either by yourself or the employer's HR or agent will process this for you..

chibikatie · August 2019

Thanks Ms @cucci 👍

pissedball · August 2019

hello nurses, anyone here who got recent ITA with 65 pts only? (either 189 or 190). Some occupations are capped, i wonder if nurses have cut off points. Thanks.

n3n_3pqln · August 2019

hello po
mag inquire lang po ako kung ano po need ko gawin…
nagaapply po ako ng work sa Au nagbabakasakali na may mag sponsor
meron po silang requirements na need ko iprovide

 - WWCC
 - Evidence of Vaccination & Serology Record
- Police Check

any suggestion po paano ko po ito mafacilitate?
still working offshore

Thank you

LovellaEllen · August 2019

@n3n_3pqln paki check po sa baba:
WWCC:
-Just go online and see if you are eligible to apply for WWCC. Online lang din kasi yan. Below is sample link if under NSW, other states just search in google:
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-working-children-check

Evidence of Vaccination & Serology Record:
-I got my vaccination records from my province (DOH)
-I also worked in SG so I got my vaccination records from the Hospital where I worked as well

Police Check
-get a SG police clearance and NBI clearance
-if you have lived in a country for more than 1 year, you need to get a police clearance

cucci · August 2019

@n3n_3pqln You can download, fill up and attach your vaccination documentation in this Vaccination Record Card if you intend to work in NSW. These are the common vaccination requirements for most states, I guess.

n3n_3pqln · August 2019

Thank you po sa reply @cucci and @LovellaEllen
Currently po im applying fot TSS (subclass 482)
Hihingi po sana ako ng advice

Re: WWC check (NSW)
Hndi po ako makaproceed kc need po yung australian state sa address eh currently po offshore pa din ako... paadvice po ano pwede kong gawin... need po kc ng employer ung wwcc

Re: Vaccination
Saan po kayo nagpavaccine/serologic test dto sa SG?

Re: SG police clearance
Need po ba yung fingerprinting? NKalagay po kc sa website ng police sg optional

Then, Yung sa Pinas po enough na po ung NBI clearance tama po b?