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Presenting your ID to AHPRA
There have been many horror stories of falling at the last hurdle when you go to present your ID to AHPRA, so this blog gives you some tips on what to expect, and what to watch out for. Finding the AHPRA offices in Sydney The AHPRA offices are based on Georges Street, No 680. Like…
Read MoreSligo to become Europe’s next Blockchain and Tech Hub? You Bet!
On Thursday I had the pleasure of attending the 3rd annual “Tech Life Balance” conference hosted by IDA Ireland in Sligo. The event was held as part of “Blockchain Ireland Week” with the intention of upselling the North West as an amazing place to come and work and to set up a company as well as…
Read MoreFirst Phase Of AHPRA Changes In 2019
In October 2018, it was announced that AHPRA would be changing in 2019. The first half of 2019 would focus on reducing the Qualification criteria from 8 to 3. These have now been published on the AHPRA website. Qualification Criteria: Eight becomes Three Your Nursing / Midwifery Qualifications will be assessed against the following three criteria: Criterion…
Read MoreThis Is Your Year To Change How You Recruit Top Talent
“You are not alone; most companies are struggling to find the people that they need”. This is your year to change how you recruit top talent. The fact of the matter is that employers will have to be flexible to retain and attract key talent Gone are the days that you advertise a job and…
Read MoreWhy do you want to leave your current job? Do’s and Don’ts!
The last thing an interviewer or recruiter will want to hear is that you want to leave your current job because you don’t get on with your boss/colleagues, or for performance issues. The Do’s You should emphasize the positive reasons that you are applying for the role in the company. You could focus on the…
Read MoreTalent Trends – The Role of Recruitment Agencies
Talent isn’t just a buzz word among HR professionals, it’s a real problem that employers face as the Irish economy turns another corner. Since the lows of the recession caused by the economic crash in 2008 which saw the unemployment rate rise to 16%, Ireland has gone from surviving to thriving in 2019. Now, employers…
Read MoreWorking Holiday Visa for Overseas Nurses and Midwives
Are you a Nurse or Midwife thinking of travelling to Australia on a working holiday visa (WHV)? Here are some important and hopefully helpful considerations on how to make your working holiday visa work for you. If your plan is to enjoy the beach/travelling lifestyle, where you sign up for agency shifts when you want,…
Read MoreLeaving Home is Great, but Coming Back is Always Better
For the next two weeks all the airports across Ireland will have Irish expats flying home to spend the holiday season with their families. “Welcome Home” signs of all different shapes and sizes will be held in hands trembling with anticipation and excitement. It’s a sight to behold, unbridled joy from Irish Mammies as the…
Read MoreI Got My College Place But Chose The Wrong Course!
This is a more common occurrence than you may think. It’s a huge decision for any leaving certificate student to make and despite career advice and parental support, sometimes we just choose the wrong course. It’s a daunting task for any school leaver heading off to college and there are a number of factors that…
Read MoreMidwifery in Australia – A Clinical Perspective
Wendy Foye, Maternity Services Manager, Hurstville Private Hospital Australia Veronica Zupan, Director of Nursing and Midwifery, North West Private Hospital, Tasmania. Midwifery in Australia is much like Midwifery overseas, where we strive to have the best of midwifery practice despite the difference settings. In most public hospitals throughout Australia, you will find a range of…
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