Filipino nurses wanted in Australia, Compensation of P1.9M a year awaits interested applicants
By Erly C. Garcia - the news today online edition
Good news to Filipino registered nurses (RN), licensed practical nurses (LPN) or midwives. The Australian government is dire need of nurses thus seeking applicants from the Philippines. Jenny Anastasi, Program Director of Central Queensland University (CQU) based in Australia, said their country presently needs around 40,000 nurses.
Anastasi along with CQU lecturers Duncan Bray and Lydia Mainey were in Iloilo City recently to spread the good news. They intend to tie up with Central Philippine University (CPU) for the conduct of assessment for prospective applicants.
Anastasi said application is open for all RNs, LPNs and midwives (with Bachelor’s degree) in the Philippines provided they obtain an overall passmark of 7 in the International English Language Testing System Academic module (IELTS). She said, there is no age limit for the applicants.
The applicants will then be required to pass a nursing competency test (theoretical and clinical) before getting registered as nurse in Australia.
Anastasi said they will conduct a nursing test in Manila, Cebu and Iloilo this coming July and September for free.
On top of the theoretical test the applicant will be required to undertake a four-week clinical test to be held in Australia in which the expenses will be shouldered by the applicant. Anastasi said they could help with the accommodation of applicants who will take the clinical test in Australia through their linkages with the Filipino community there.
Anastasi urged Filipino RNs, LPNs and midwives to try Australia as the processing time for a working visa is shorter compared to that of the United States of America or the United Kingdom.
She said the processing time for a working visa to Australia for one year up to four years could be as short as six weeks.
She added that the Filipino nurses working in Australia are allowed to include their entire family (spouse and dependent children below 25 years old) in their permanent resident visa. Also, once they get permanent resident visa then it will open the doors to the migration of their brothers, sisters, nephew, nieces and other relatives.
With regard to compensation, Anastasi said that nurses in Australia get as much as A$50,000 (P1,925,000 at P1=A$38.50) a year exclusive of overtime pays and other benefits. Their salary also increases depending on their work experience and expertise.
Mainey, on the other hand, stressed that nurses are one of Australia’s most highly respected professional groups. She said, they are recognized as skilled health care providers, combining education and professionalism with a caring concern for patients.
Anastasi said interested applicants may make inquiries with CPU or may email the Queensland Nursing Council through its web site: www.qnc.qld.gov.au.
Photo: FILIPINO NURSES TO AUSTRALIA. Jenny Anastasi (2nd from left) Director of the Centre for Professional Health Education of Central Queensland University in Australia briefs reporters on Australia’s intention to hire at least 40,000 Filipino nurses while associates Duncan Bray and Lydia Mainey look on. The Australian officials went to Central Philippine University in Iloilo City to set up a system of qualifications for the exams. Pinoy Gonzales II/ PNS
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April 28th, 2008 09:11
thanks for the news. does this go thru a poea agency? or this is a direct hire?
May 11th, 2008 13:36
I have just passed the boards last December 2008 - where can I apply??? thanks - would this be direct hire?
May 16th, 2008 12:06
pls give us further info on this. thanks
May 22nd, 2008 02:28
i,m a registered midwife and a registered nurse. Can i apply as a midwife since i only obtain 6.5 in the IELTS?
June 3rd, 2008 15:01
please leave some more info regarding this piece of news… i am a registered nurse and ielts passer with overall band score of 7.5, it is quite difficult to find a job here in the philippines related to our profession, something like this would really be of help to us.. please feel free to mail me or just leave some more information. thank you very much..
June 7th, 2008 07:46
im a registered nurse.can i apply since i only obtain 6.0 in the ielts exam.
June 9th, 2008 03:19
This is great news for as newly registered nurse!! suffering from hospital shortage in the philippines and retrogession in US..
please educate jme more about this so i could start the possible qualifications needed..
thank you so much.
June 10th, 2008 06:54
im a registered midwife and a nursing grad..can i apply?
June 11th, 2008 04:42
i am a registered nurse with a total bandscore of 7 in ielts.i am very much interested and i want to have more info about this,thank you.
June 12th, 2008 09:01
Good Day!!! How can i apply?
June 17th, 2008 02:51
Hello to the admin. Please be advised to delete the portion “may email the Queensland Nursing Council through its web site: http://www.qnc.qld.gov.au.” or just the site itself. Because Queensland Nursing Council is not involve for this Test.
Thank you
June 19th, 2008 07:38
hello!i tried to open this address http://philnurse.com/www.qnc.qld.gov.au but there was an error..can you tell me where to get more information??i hope to apply,anyway my ielts total band score is 8.5..thanks so much!;-)
June 23rd, 2008 13:47
On top of the theoretical test the applicant will be required to undertake a four-week clinical test to be held in Australia in which the expenses will be shouldered by the applicant. - This is the Bridging Program which will cost 10,000 AUD from the Applicants Pocket, RIGHT?
June 24th, 2008 07:20
I am very much interested in this job opportunity.. May you please post at least some list of requirements and contact numbers or persons whom we can ask for assistance?? Thanks very much!!
June 24th, 2008 08:32
where can we register for the examination? I’am from Cebu and I have passed my IELTS last january. let me know as soon as possible so that i can be ready. thank you!
June 28th, 2008 03:51
has anyone took the assessment exam last June 11?
June 28th, 2008 05:36
im aregistered nurse and im currently reviewing for my IELTS examination,can I apply?
May i know the requirements or the contact numbers or persons whom to ask for assistance?
Thank you very much!
July 3rd, 2008 03:51
How do I apply for the free testing that will be conducted in July? I’m not yet an IELTS passer, would I qualify?
July 7th, 2008 04:51
Could it be possible for you to send me a copy mentioning about the exact details regarding the specific requirements for the said free assessment exam, the amount I need to prepare for the clinical test? May I also request a copy of the specific addresses and contact numbers of the testing areas to where I am to take the assessment exam for free and its corresponding exam dates .
Your information will, I am sure, be very helpful.
July 8th, 2008 01:36
i obtained a total band score of 7 in my ielts exam and 8 in my speaking. i am interested in the offer. i’m a registered nurse, IV therapist (licensed), and also currently having my hemodialysis training to be a renal specialist but it’s so hard to find a job in the phil. i would like to know if i’m a possible candidate to work for australia?
July 9th, 2008 13:39
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July 14th, 2008 12:57
hello, im a nurse who passed the ielts with a band score of 8 and I am very much interested in working in Australia. Can you please tell me more details regarding, when and where the said test will be? Are there any other requirements that I must know of? Thanks.
July 24th, 2008 12:16
we are a filipino nurses based on UAE, and we are very interested to apply in australia. Can you please help us, were can we get through this.
August 4th, 2008 08:21
how can we apply?
August 14th, 2008 09:19
greetings! Any information on where can we apply for the free nursing competency exam! Thank you very much!
August 14th, 2008 10:29
good day! where and when is the definite time we will take the exam,how much it will cost since we have to shoulder the 4week clinical test in Austarlia.can u give us the contact number so we can clarify things because Sept. is near.thanks and godbless
August 20th, 2008 15:28
aside from the september 9 exam, will there be exams scheduled on october, november and december?
September 8th, 2008 08:54
tomorrow… is already Sep9!!! where will the test happen?
September 8th, 2008 09:22
How and where can I apply? Can you send me some details please. I want to work in Australia.
September 9th, 2008 12:33
tell me the process about thi tnx!
September 10th, 2008 11:04
Good Day to us all! I’m a new Nurse Graduate who passed the Philippine Board Exam Last June 2008. As a newbie without experience yet, what are the facts i need to know about my chance to work in Australia? Aside from the expected IELTS Certification what other requirements are needed? Getting a job here at Cebu, Philippines is a little difficult due to the oversupply of Nurses. If one gets a job though we all know it’s a little frustrating in terms of what we get salary-wise. Can i directly apply for a job there without experience knowing that Nurses will be trained to reach their Standards? What are my options as a Fresh Registered nurse who’s interested to work in Australia?? Please do give light to my Qustions. Thank you very much..
September 26th, 2008 05:48
hi, im currently studying here in Australia holding a student visa, how can i apply?
October 11th, 2008 08:29
I am a Fil RN likewise CG passer. I also took the IELTS a year ago and got total band score of 7. Is there a particular requirement in the four sections of the test especially the speaking section? Thanks!
October 16th, 2008 11:45
hi, thanks for d very helpful information. i am very interested to work in australia. but im so blind with how to go with the processing, the details of the requirements and who & how to contact. I already passed the IELTS with a total band score of 7.5, with 7.5 for my speaking exam. I hope to hear from anyone soon…
PLz plz plz. THank you very much!
October 22nd, 2008 01:01
Working in Australia as a Nurse
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/medical-practitioners/nurses.htm
To work in Australia, nurses need to be assessed by either the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Council (ANMC) or the nurse regulatory body in the State or Territory in which they want to work.
Visa Options for Nurses
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/medical-practitioners/visa-options-nurses.htm
Proof of English language proficiency is required by taking either the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or the Occupational English Test (OET).
Do I need to do an English test as part of my assessment?
As Australia is an English speaking country it is important that healthcare professionals are proficient in use of the English language in the domains of; speaking, listening, reading and writing. This ensures that they are able to communicate competently and safely with patients and their families, colleagues and other health professionals. Therefore many applicants will be required to provide evidence of their English Language Proficiency.
What English Language Tests are accepted by ANMC?
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) — Academic Test
A score of at least 6.5 in Reading and Listening and a score of at least 7 in Writing and Speaking with an overall band score of 7 or greater.
Occupational English Test (OET)
Nurses and midwives must achieve a B pass or higher in all four sections of the OET test.
http://www.anmc.org.au/international/faq.php
October 22nd, 2008 11:57
I think with the IELTS, you should have atleast a band score of 7 in each of the four sections of the test (listening, writing, speaking and reading) and have atleast a total band score of 7.
October 26th, 2008 12:03
Hi to all, I’m already undergoing the CAS program by CQU, I started last July 2007 by applying to the Queensland Nursing Council,you can check out the Queensland Nursing Council website at http://www.qnc.qld.gov.au After assessment of your credentials, you’ll be given a referral to CQU to take the CAS program, After applying to CQU, you have 2 pathways; 1. educational modules 2.challenge test. I took the challenge test pathway. I took the test last Dec. in Makati, I only got 2 out of 4 subjects (passing rate is 80% or 8/10 in each subject), so I enrolled the 2 failed subjects, it is done by distance learning, an educational module will be sent for each subject and you have to complete the assignments in order to pass. The assignments in the module needs a tertiary level of academic writing, parang gumagawa ka ng research paper, so you’ll need to consult books and journals. Anyway CQU will provide you online resources in their library. I already finished the first module, 2 assignments nga pala in each module. Next month I’ll be doing the second module which is the clinical placement in Australia, in Bundaberg. I’m just waiting for my VISA. You don’t need any agency to get through the program, you can deal directly with the Nursing Council and Central Queensland Univ.just like what I did. I know of an agency who facilitates the process but you’ll have to pay them and be under their contract. Ako medyo nahirapan nung una at ako lang talaga mag isa nag-ayos,iba din kasi system ng AUS, tayo kasi more on the US ang alam but now I know the in’s and out’s already and hindi pa ko bonded sa agency. And Ms.Anastasi is very kind especially in assisting students. She will really guide you with regards to the program as well as the CAS program team of CQU, they are very approachable, 1 tawag or e-mail lang, they will answer agad. Right now, I think, there’s only 3 of us doing the program. I’m an NCLEX passer too and ako lang din nag ayos ng exam ko. First choice ko talaga AUS but due to the complicated process I decided to try US but unfortunately after ko matapos lahat ng exam the retrogression hit so I decided na maybe sa AUS talaga ako that’s why I pursued it sakto naman I learned about the CAS program. Mabilis lang yung program, depende sa iyo. It took me almost a year kasi nag dilly dally pa ako, I tried Singapore muna but didn’t worked out so mukhang AUS talaga ako :)From the time mag apply ako sa Nursing Council up to Nov. 10 which is the start of my placement, 8 months all in all, I would have save 2 months kung hindi ako nagkamali sa mga procedures in applying, sobrang strict kasi sa requirements like for instance, I just omitted one word from the application mali na, the other instance naman eh sa date. Suki na nga ako ng Fedex sa dami ng napadala kong mail
Anyway goodluck to all of us, I just stumbled on this site nga pala, If you have questions post nyo dito, try ko sagutin.
October 26th, 2008 12:58
To everyone who wants to work in AUS as an RN, you must be registered first or must have a license to practice. Being foreign trained/educated, we are required to undergo a bridging program. Different territories have different requirements. All topics that I’ll be discussing here only pertains to Queensland BUT it doesn’t mean that you can’t work to any other territory in AUS once you got registered in QLD. QLD has a reciprocity agreement with other AUS territory like NSW, VIC,etc..even with New Zealand only with the exception of Western Australia. First step is to get assessed by the Queensland Nursing Council (QNC), foremost requirement is Language competency or IELTS (Academic), minimum score of 7 in all components is needed. Council assessment is case to case basis, with or without any experience (like me)can apply. I waited around 1.5 months for the result, After you pass the assessment, the Council will then give you a referral to CQU CAS program, you cannot get through CQU if you are not assessed and found to be qualified by the Council. Next is Application to CQU CAS program or bridging program. There are two pathways. Educational module - in this pathway, you have to take 4 modules (3 theoretical 1 practical) or subjects via distance learning, meaning you’ll study the theoreticals at home,all learning materials will be sent to you, each module is scheduled to be completed in 12 weeks, pwede sila sabay sabay or pwede 1 by 1, depende sa iyo, and once you pass all 3 theoretical module, you can now go on to the 4th module or the clinical part which you have to take in AUS for 4 weeks. If you pass all modules then RN ka na in OZ The other pathway is the - Challenge test. You take an exam for the 4 subjects, you need to get 80% on all subjects to pass (that is 8/10 or 16/20) if you pass all subjects, you go to AUS for a 1 day practical exam. If you pass the practicals, RN ka na! If you fail any subject naman in the challenge test, you need to go to the modules, like if you flunked 3 subj. you need to enroll in that 3 subjects, if 1 lang then 1 subject lang you need to enroll. After completing the modules, you still have to go to AUS for the clinical placement for 4 weeks, CQU CAS will arrange that placement. The QNC will give you 2 years to complete the program.
I’ll post the expenses next time.
October 27th, 2008 07:32
good day! i would like to ask if how and where in cebu can i apply to work as a nurse in australia? i have taken my ielts with all 7 band score in each areas. is there an experience needed? what specifically>? hospital setting or the level of accreditation in a hospital? how long is experience needed to qualified for processing application?
October 31st, 2008 15:33
good day,
i am interested in applying in australia..i would like to know where to apply in australia hospitals..what agency?do u know any??
thank you..
November 4th, 2008 14:48
Pwede nyo po ishare sa amin yung learning materials please?
November 20th, 2008 11:07
Can I still apply even if I dont have any expeiences here in the Philippines?
December 10th, 2008 12:17
hi!i am very much interested in working in australia..like others, i’ve passed the nclex,ielts..but due to US retrogression,it’s so hard for me to get to work in the US. i want to try australia…does anyone know of ANSM consultancy? i’ve attended their seminar regarding working in australia..i am interested but i just want to be sure that their consulutancy is credible..is this agency a reliable agency?please shed some light on this matter.. thanks!
December 15th, 2008 15:22
same here, I don’t also have an experience here in the philippines. what are the requirements needed for the assessment? also, where can I pass those requirements?