


	Mike Spiro's Experience Down Under •Where are you originally from? Boston, Massachusetts, USA • Where are you working now? Prince of Wales Accident and Emergency in Randwick, Sydney NSW • Why did you choose to move to Sydney? It’s a city I’ve always wanted to see and this was a good way to see it and live here while I worked and travelled at the same time. • How different is it from back home? It’s different in that there’s much more green space and the harbour is much more beautiful than at home. It’s also a harbour that is much more accessible and active and the view of the city from the water is incredible. • What's the best piece of advice you could offer to others? If you really want to travel and work here then just do it (to use the Nike motto). Stop making excuses and start doing what needs to be done to get over here. It’s just keeping on top of the deadlines and paperwork that’s the hardest thing to do. Stay motivated because it will pay off when you’re having a barbeque on the beach in December and your friends are trying to keep warm in a snowstorm back home. The best part is you get to call them and tell them all about the great weather you’re having and how it’s just getting so boring putting on a t-shirt everyday because it’s so warm (wait till you get here, it’s a great phone call to make). • What did you think of HealthStaff Recruitment's Meet and Greet Service / Airport Pick Up? Meet and greet was great, though I was a wee bit too tired to really enjoy Miriam’s company. Though, she didn’t laugh at me when I tried to get into the driver’s side seat (that’s the passengers side at home), so that was nice. • What was your first impression of the city and hospital? I was really impressed with the city and the parks, the harbour and the museums. Everyone was so nice and incredibly helpful when it came to setting up my utilities and renting an apartment, and just general life stuff. I thought the hospital was going to be more modern in its equipment and its nursing practice, both of which are a wee bit antiquated.Though the staff are a great group to work with. • What was the best thing HealthStaff Recruitment did for you? HealthStaff Recruitment's (Sue Andersen and Jonelle Mais) were both excellent, always ready to answer all of my insane questions on every topic right down to giving me Aussie slang lessons before I came over. Really nice and approachable and accessible are all descriptors of my experience with HealthStaff Recruitment. Thanks everyone. • How do you find the position? What do you most like about the hospital? I found the position through HealthStaff Recruitment's website. My favourite thing about the hospital is the core "If you really want to travel and work here, then just do it..."staff of the emergency dept. They have been great. Very funny, really easy to get along with and have made my experience well worth the trip. • What is your favourite thing about the location? I’m in walking distance to the beach and a quick bus ride to the city, not a bad location at all. • Is there advice or feedback that you have for Healthstaff regarding our services? My best piece of advice for HealthStaff Recruitment, other than keep up the great services and keep hiring great recruiters like you already have, is that you should provide a detailed description of the hospitals and the specific areas in the hospitals where you place people to work. The nurses should have a fair idea of what the patients' population is like and what types of conditions they’ll be taking care of when they get here. 3 MONTH CONTRACTS AT THE ALFRED - MELBOURNE The Alfred has a staff of 3500 and treats more than one quarter of a million patients annually. It provides the most comprehensive range of specialist medical and surgical services in Victoria and accommodates six directorates comprising 42 clinical units, offering every form of medical treatment with the exception of obstetrics and paediatrics.Today, The Alfred enjoys a reputation as one of the world’s leading health care providers largely attributable to it’s concentration on specialist 'high tech' services, including Cardiovascular Medicine, Burns, Heart-Lung Transplant, Trauma Care, Oncology and Respiratory Medicine. The Alfred through HealthStaff Recruitment is offering three months contracts for overseas nurses from October / November 2005 with flexible hours and casual pay rates working on nurse bank for a minimum of three shifts per week. The Alfred is centrally located with easy access to public transport, CBD and shopping precincts.In 2002, The Alfred was rated one of the best Victorian hospitals for patient satisfaction.As an innovative and dynamic organisation they recognise that to maintain their high standards they must attract and retain exceptional staff.If you are interested in working at the Alfred for three months, please contact one of our friendly consultants today!

Sydney South West Area Health Service

From central Sydney Balmain to the southern highlands of Bowral

Sydney South West Area Health Service (SSWAHS) extends from Sydney Harbour to the multicultural basin of Canterbury, Bankstown, Liverpool and Fairfield, and further south to the Southern Highlands of Bowral.

SSWAHS provides health services to a population of around 1.3 million through its four tertiary referral hospitals, 10 district hospitals and a vast array of community-based services. Our hospitals include Royal Prince Alfred, Liverpool, Concord Repatriatrion General, Rozelle, Bankstown, Fairfield, Canterbury, Campbelltown, Camden, Balmain and Bowral Hospitals.

Many of our hospitals are renowned centres of excellence and act as State-wide referral centres for specialties such as Brain Injury Rehabilitation, Burns and Renal Services. SSWAHS also hosts the National Liver Transplant Unit, the Melanoma Unit, the Breast Cancer Institute, and is the NSW site for the Centre of Applied Nursing Research.

Employment opportunities abound for nursing staff across a multitude of specialties including Critical Care; Mental Health; Neurosciences; Aged Care and Rehabilitation; Cancer and Palliative Care Services; Cardiovascular; Gastro and Liver Services; general medicine and surgery; and Women, Child, Youth and Family Services.

Our facilities offer flexible rosters and working hours, preceptorship and mentoring programs, professional development opportunities, and supportive working environments. Many of our facilities have affordable on-site accommodation and child care centres, as well as leisure services e.g. swimming pools, gymnasium and tennis courts.

Recreational activities within our Area Health Service are boundless with wineries and hot air ballooning; multicultural food markets, cafes and restaurants; championship golf courses; lakes and rivers for boating and watersports; bush walking; vibrant inner city night life; and many internationally renowned tourist attractions including the Sydney Olympic Park complex.

HealthStaff Recruitment is preferred supplier of NSW Health and Sydney South West Area Health Service. For more information on jobs contact a HealthStaff Consultant today at info@hsr.com.au

WORKING AROUND THE CLOCK....

Hi! My name is Liz...

The most common question I get asked, apart from those which are job related is, “how’s the weather over there?” Beautiful is my reply ...(even if it is winter and blowing a gale outside). I actually had a father of one of my UK candidates say to me yesterday, that the sun had been shining in his backyard for 5 minutes and he had sun stroke!

Working between the hours of 8am - 2pm (UK time), has its challenges. Amongst them, I have learnt to become a weather girl and an economist (I now take notice of the stock exchange, A$1 was buying 42p today!) I have mastered the ability to decipher many accents in so little time, but I am happy to say that I am managing to keep my Aussie accent and sense of humour.

So please, give me a bell. I’ll say G’day, we’ll chew the fat and have a chin wag. I promise to get as busy as a centipede on a hot plate and it won’t be too long before we’ve found you a job so you won’t have to blow all your dough when you get to this great southern land. Bring your ankle bitters and your missus or hubbie if you have them and you’ll be as happy as a pig in mud, fair dinkum!

Nursing Expo in London

HealthStaff Recruitment attended the Nursing Times Expo on 22nd and 23rd of June in London and successfully recruited many new graduates to Australian Hospitals. Thank you to those who visited our stand and are interested in working in Australia. It was encouraging to meet so many people wanting to start their nursing career and take their career further in Australia.

New Graduate Positions

We welcome nurses who are currently completing their studies and will be registered with the NMC in October 2005 to please contact us regarding the wonderful New Graduate Positions we have available in Sydney commencing in March 2006.

Australian Permanent Residency Visas Available For Nurses!

HealthStaff Recruitment is excited to announce we can now offer overseas nurses the opportunity of a permanent residency visa to Australia with NSW Health.

NSW Health is able to sponsor overseas nurses who want to obtain a permanent residency visa for Australia.

To qualify for a PR visa with NSW Health there are a few criteria to be aware of:

1. Overseas nurses should have approximately three years post registration experience.

2. You should be available to work with NSW Health for at least two years.

3. Applicants should be under the age of 45 years (an immigration policy).

In some instances with nurses over the age of 45 or who have less than three yrs experience PR visas can still be issued under an ‘exceptional appointment’ category.

The cost of the PR visa is $1935. This cost covers the applicant and their spouse and children. There will also be some additional costs for medicals.

Some of the benefits of the PR visa are it allows you and your family to stay permanently in Australia. It also means you avoid expensive school fees in NSW for your children and it allows you to access the Australian Medicare system. Employer sponsored PR visa’s can be issued in just a few months.

To find out more please call our friendly consultants today.

Spring Racing Carnival

Horseracing takes place in Melbourne throughout the year. The Spring Racing Carnival is the feature event of Melbourne when the culture of racing is at its most colourful and frenetic.

The Melbourne Cup is one of the world’s most famous horse races and the main event of the Melbourne Spring Racing carnival, which runs through October and finishes with the Melbourne Cup on 1st November 2005. The cup brings the whole of Australia to a stand still for three minutes or so, during which the race is run. Serious punters and fashion conscious race goers pack the grandstand and lawns of the Victoria Racing Club’s beautiful Flemington racecourse. It’s definitely a day of fun and adventure and a must see.

HOT JOBS IN NEW ZEALAND...

Dunedin

Situated in the Lower South Island with a population of around 160,000. Dunedin is a University town with many architecturally rich buildings and some of the best night life on the Island. The area is referred to as ‘the Riviera of the South’ from the abundance of wildlife, beaches and harbour. Close to the fauna rich Otago Peninsula, which is famous for its wildlife such as the albatross, yellow and blue eyed penguins, sea lions and fur seals. Dunedin is also a convenient base for trips to central Otago highlights. The area includes snow skiing and a wide variety of water, land and air activities in famous Queenstown. Dunedin has a seasonal climate and lower cost of living than many of New Zealand’s other major cities.Dunedin Hospital is a 350 bedded Public Hospital.Vacancies currently exist for registered nurses in: • Orthopaedics • Medical • Surgical / Urology • Cardiology • Theatre • Emergency

Wellington

New Zealand’s capital city is located at the southern end of the North Island. Wellington is framed by a magnificent harbour surrounded by steep hills with picturesque wooden Victorian style homes. Highlights include a multitude of museums, theatres, shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. Visit nearby vineyards and the regions rugged coastline. Enjoy windsurfing, mountain biking, hiking and camping. It is four hours from ski fields.Vacancies currently exist in Wellington’s largest private hospital (65 beds). The hospital offers a full range of surgical specialties, has free parking, on site gym, competitive pay rates and education allowance.Vacancies exist for registered nurses in: • Cardiothoracic • Cardiology / Cardiovascular • Cardiologist • Intensive Care - must have ventilated patient experience • Orthopaedics • Operating Room • Ear Nose Throat • Endoscopy

Auckland

Vacancies currently exist in public and private hospitals in the areas of: • Surgical • Orthopaedics • Operating Room • Recovery • Post Anaesthetic Care Unit • Mental Health • Midwifery • NeurosurgeryGisborne • Surgical • Emergency • Intensive Care / Critical Care • MidwivesPalmerston North • Acute Medical • Inpatient Mental Health • Acute SurgicalAllied Health Vacancies • Physiotherapist / Team Leader - Rotorua • Occupational Therapist - Mental Health - Rotorua & Taupo • Senior Occupational Therapist - Rotorua

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Mike Spiro's Experience Down Under

3 MONTH CONTRACTS AT THE ALFRED - MELBOURNE