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4 Want to know what it’s like to work in Western Australia? Let the government give you the lowdown


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There are several benefi ts to working abroad, Working In gives you the inside track on how to transfer your skills – and your life – to another part of the world


14 Where in the world? The places with the best nursing opportunities in our easy-to- use map


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“Wonderful opportunities await nurses abroad”


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elcome to the Nursing Times International Careers Guide. In recent years, the effi cacy of moving and an interest in internationalising their careers and living abroad has seen an


increasing number of nurses emigrating to areas where there is critical demand for their skills. Australia, the Middle East and New Zealand have proved particularly attractive, thanks to their more favourable climate and appealing work/life balance, as well as the often higher pay. According to the HRH Global Resource Centre, it is esti-


mated that 57 countries have a shortage of 2.3 million nurses, doctors and midwives, so there will be no lack of destinations that will be keen to recruit nurses with experience and expertise. And while many Brits are


eager to make the move, working in healthcare gives you a unique advantage, as these are the skills such coun- tries are desperate to open their doors to. As such, you’ll often be fast-tracked – treated as VIPs as you negotiate the emigration process. During my time on


It is estimated that 57 countries have a shortage of nurses. There will be no lack of destinations that will be keen to recruit nurses like you with experience and expertise.


Nursing Times, I’ve spoken to many nurses who have taken part in temporary voluntary work abroad, or made the move to a more permanent address in sunnier climes. All of them have spoken about how enriching the process has been – not just per- sonally and for their families, but also professionally. It’s true – it’s not all about the beach. Nurses also say that making the move down under has radically enhanced their career opportunities – helping them learn more about the cultures they are immersed in and giving them the chance to advance their practice. They have also enjoyed the prospect of working with indigenous com- munities or in differently resourced areas. Sunshine, excellent career choices and wonderful lifestyle?


What’s keeping you from making the move? If it’s concern about the upheaval or red tape, then worry


no more. There are companies that will do everything for you, from organising your visa application to transferring your bank account, fi nding the best schools and organising your house move. And don’t forget that as a nurse, you’ll fi nd it easier than almost any other professional who decides to head abroad. So as the winter months close in, what’s stopping you dig-


ging out your passport? Read on, and fi nd out how to make the biggest – and maybe best – change of your life. And if you decide to go for it, bon voyage!


Jenni Middleton, editor jenni.middleton@emap.com. Follow me on Twitter @nursingtimesed


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