Below you will find information regarding:
Where
to find us; What we do; Who
can work for Nightingale in Australia; What
to bring; Screening & Vaccination
Records; OH&S; Registration
Boards; Partners; Benefits.
WHERE TO FIND US
To work as a nurse in Australia through Nightingale, you will first need to register with us. Our office is conveniently located in the historic Dymock's building in the heart of Sydney, easily accessible by all modes of public transport (situated on George Street, between Market and King Streets). Interviews can be arranged by appointment if preferred, or simply drop in to see us between 09.00 - 15.00 Monday to Friday.
Suite 9, Level 8
428 George St
Sydney
NSW 2000
You can register remotely from overseas or interstate if residing in other parts of Australia (start the process by completing the application: on-line)
Where to find us; What we do; Who can work for Nightingale in Australia; What to bring; Screening & Vaccination Records; OH&S; Registration Boards; Partners; Benefits.
WHAT WE DO
Nightingale Nursing welcomes local nurses, backpacking and travelling nurses, and all nurses who simply enjoy agency nursing and the flexibility that comes with it. Nightingale has a huge client base, and as a result we are able to provide you with the type of work that suits your lifestyle.There is no pressure to work anywhere you
prefer
not to. Working as a nurse in
Australia can be an exciting
experience, especially if you
utilise our services to find work in varied hospitals, clinics
and other facilities - take the opportunity to look around!
Nightingale
Nursing places nurses into work
in major public and private hospitals and other varied healthcare
facilities. Our clients are located throughout the Sydney metropolitan
area, so where ever you live there will be work close at hand.
Nursing opportunities for Registered Nurses can also be sourced in most major Australian cities and rural and remote locations.
Where to find us; What we do; Who can work for Nightingale in Australia; What to bring; Screening & Vaccination Records; OH&S;Visas/sponsorship; Registration Boards; Partners; Benefits.
WHO CAN WORK FOR NIGHTINGALE IN AUSTRALIA?
Australian Citizens, Australian Residents, New Zealand Citizens, Working Holiday Makers and those on Bridging Visas may qualify to work in Australia.
Please telephone our Sydney office (02) 9222 9638 or Freecall within Australia on 1800 003 949, or Freecall from NZ to Australia on 0800 443 864 or email info@nightingalenursing.com.au for guidance if unsure of your eligibility to work in Australia.
Where to find us; What we do; Who can work for Nightingale in Australia; What to bring; Screening & Vaccination Records; OH&S;Visas/sponsorship;Registration Boards; Partners; Benefits.
WHAT TO BRING
When you come in for your interview you need to bring with you:
- 100 points of ID (passport ideally. Essential for non citizens)
- 2 passport sized photos (we can supply a discount voucher for a local source if not)
- Evidence of NSW NMB registration (Registered and Enrolled nurses)
- Tax File Number (or proof of application from the Australian Tax Office)
- Bank account details
- Screening and vaccination evidence (see separate section below)
- Superannuation fund details (if you already have an account)
- C.V and supporting certificates
- Evidence of any recent (within 12 months) CPR, manual handling or other competency assessments
- Contact details of two professional references (telephone, fax and/or email)
Nightingale's uniform policy is based on our corporate image, what our hospital clients expect you to wear, plus safety requirements. So that you are prepared, the following applies:
Female staff - navy blue trousers or navy skirts worn with a Nightingale supplied polo shirt
Male staff - navy blue trousers with a Nightingale supplied polo shirt
All staff - shorts, tracksuit pants, jeans and cargo trousers are not acceptable; suitable duty shoes with enclosed toes (Birkenstocks, joggers, sand-shoes and sandals are not acceptable); if your Nightingale uniform polo is not available, plain white shirts may be worn (but no t-shirts)
Where to find us; What we do; Who can work for Nightingale in Australia; What to bring; Screening & Vaccination Records; OH&S;Visas/sponsorship;Registration Boards; Partners; Benefits.
SCREENING & VACCINATION RECORDS
To work in any NSW public hospital nurses must comply with NSW Health's policy directive regarding screening and vaccination against specific infectious diseases. Although you may declare in writing that you do not wish to comply, this may restrict placement opportunities through Nightingale.
Nurses must provide appropriate evidence to satisfy the Policy requirements as follows:
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Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis: One documented dose of adult dTpa vaccine
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Hepatitis B: Documented evidence of a completed, age appropriate, course of hepatitis B vaccine and documented evidence of anti-HBs above or equal to 10mlU/ml or documented evidence of past hepatitis B infection (anti-HBc)
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Measles, mumps, rubella: Birth date before 1966 or documented evidence of 2 doses of MMR vaccine at least one month apart or documented evidence of positive IgG for measles, mumps and rubella
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Varicella: History of chickenpox or documentation of physician-diagnosed shingles or documented evidence of a positive varicella IgG or documented evidence of age appropriate varicella vaccination
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Tuberculosis: Proof of a negative result following recent (within last 5 years) Tuberculin (Mantoux) Skin Testing.
It is strongly recommended that you prepare in advance for this requirement and bring all of the appropriate documented evidence with you to your interview (in relation to previous history of chickenpox, you can sign a Statutory Declaration at our office which will then be signed by one of our JP's on your behalf).
Where to find us; What we do; Who can work for Nightingale in Australia; What to bring; Screening & Vaccination Records; OH&S;Visas/sponsorship;Registration Boards; Partners; Benefits.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY INDUCTION
Inductions and training are of vital importance to all our employees as part of your contract to work as a casual with us. We have a duty to promote and encourage good working practices, particularly in OH&S (Occupational Health and Safety) and EEO (Equal Employment Opportunities) in all of our workplaces.
If you wish to apply to join Nightingale's casual nursing workforce, we need you to complete the “Nursing Worker Safety” module offered by our e-learning partner, WorkPro, which covers specific activities related to your role. This is a compulsory requirement when joining Nightingale Nursing and can be completed in advance, or at our office as part of your interview. Please allow yourself half an hour to complete the module.
On completion of the training you will be a safer employee, and your assessment result will be stored in a centralised database and readily accessible by any employer (with your permission).
To register and to complete the training, please do the following:
- Go to www.workpro.com.au
- Click “Employees register here”
- Complete the registration process (this should take a few minutes), and click ‘submit’.
- A screen will appear that displays the information that you have just entered. Please note, only the information that is important to the registration will appear, e.g. any licences and qualifications information will not appear in this screen.
- Enter the numbers and letters that you see in the box at the bottom of the screen and click ‘continue’. If the sequence matches, a welcome message with your username, password, Candidate Identification Number (CIN) and Personal Identification Number (PIN) will appear as acknowledgement of a successful registration. Please ensure that you take a note of the information and keep it safe. It might be an idea to record the details in your CV.
- If you provided an email address during registration, an automatic email will also be sent to your nominated address for future reference. If you are using gmail, yahoo or hotmail, you may need to look in your ‘junk mail’ box for the information.
- Login, and click on ‘Induction Modules’. Complete the Nursing Worker Safety module.
Once completed, please include your CIN and PIN when making your application in order for us to be able to access your information and assessment results if required.
Where to find us; What we do; Who can work for Nightingale in Australia; What to bring; Screening & Vaccination Records; OH&S;Visas/sponsorship;Registration Boards; Partners; Benefits.
VISAS/ SPONSORSHIP
If you are not a citizen of Australia or New Zealand you need a visa to work here (details available on the following website:Department of Immigration and Citizenship)
The most common type is the Working Holiday Visa (WHV) currently available to citizens of the following nations, it is valid for up to 2 years (conditions apply) and applicants must be under the age of 30 years with no dependent children:
United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland, Belgium, Japan, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Canada, Republic of Korea, Sweden, Malta, Norway, Hong Kong, Estonia, Finland, Italy, France, Taiwan and the Republic of Cyprus.
Please note, this is the only type of working visa open to unqualified nurses.With this visa you can work through Nightingale for your whole stay, but not for more than 6 months with one hospital or facility.
Registered Nurses not eligible for the WHV, or wishing to apply for migration, may meet the criteria for sponsorship. This visa allows you to stay and work in Australia for up to 4 years. Nightingale may be able to assist you to find a potential employer in the location of your choice (nationwide). Under these circumstances we coordinate the visa application and act as the liaison between your employer and yourself to help speed up the process. There is no age limit for this type of visa although strict health screening has to be undertaken as part of the application. Dependents can join you (if conditions are met) and no work restrictions apply to spouses.
Registered Nurses seeking Australian Residency need to apply for Skilled Migration. Holders of this type of visa can work for Nightingale without restrictions in Sydney and all around Australia. Registered Nurses and Midwives wishing to come to Australia as permanent residents under this scheme need first to apply to the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) - further information in next section.
Where to find us; What we do; Who can work for Nightingale in Australia; What to bring; Screening & Vaccination Records; OH&S;Visas/sponsorship;Registration Boards; Partners; Benefits.
REGISTRATION BOARDS AND COUNCILS
To be employed as a Registered Nurse in Australia, registration is required in each individual State and Territory in which you wish to work. Once you are registered in one region, with the Mutual Recognition Act*, it is very simple to register in subsequent States.
* Registered Nurses from New Zealand are covered by this Act and, if in possession of a current practise card, can easily transfer their registration across.
The registration process has recently been tightened for other overseas applicants (particularly for those who trained outside of the UK) so make sure you allow yourself plenty of time (at least 6 months) to have your application assessed before commiting to any travel plans (we actually recommend that overseas nurses confirm registration somewhere in Australia before leaving home.
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council conducts an assessment of Registered Nurses and Midwives who intend to migrate to Australia under the General Skilled Migration category. Through this process the ANMC determines whether Registered Nurses and Midwives are suitable for migration, or whether they may need to undertake further education in order to be eligible. www.anmc.org.au
The following State and Territory Nursing Board and Council links will assist you to register to work as a Registered Nurse in Australia:
NSW - www.nmb.nsw.gov.au
VIC - www.nbv.org.au
WA - www.nbwa.org
QLD - www.qnc.qld.gov
SA - www.nursesboard.sa.gov
TAS - www.nursingboardtas.org.au
Where to find us; What we do; Who can work for Nightingale in Australia; What to bring; Screening & Vaccination Records; OH&S;Visas/sponsorship;Registration Boards; Partners; Benefits.
NIGHTINGALE'S PARTNERS AROUND AUSTRALIA
Should you be seeking work in Victoria (Melbourne), or Queensland (Brisbane or regional), we have strategic partners located there that would be happy to assist you with the same high calibre of service that you will have received from us.
