Nursing jobs-Compare UK Vs Australia

Nursing jobs-Compare UK Vs Australia

So are you thinking of moving to UK or Australia for a nursing job? And may be trying to figure out which country has better healthcare industry. There are number of factors to consider when comparing healthcare industry such as the national healthcare service, patient ratios, average yearly salary, nurses per capita, health expenditure, education level, average age and retirement age, continued professional development, and gender, as well as the overall world healthcare ranking.

It can get little confusing when you have to absorb all this and having to search and rummage through all the government websites in searching for relevant information. And getting right information is crucial to make a significantly important decision like moving to a different country to live and work.
So, with the help of people in the industry already and government information sites we have managed to put together most of the things you need to know before you make this major decision.
It’s a common occurrence for Australian and UK based nurses to choose UK or Australia for work, given the similarity in culture, lifestyle, industry standards and technology.
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Nursing jobs-Compare UK Vs Australia: Basic requirements

To work as a nurse or midwife in Australia, you need to apply for and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA). You may also need to apply for a visa issued by the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (Australian Immigration Department).

NMBA advises that you do not make any irreversible decisions – such as resigning from current employment or moving to Australia – until you have applied for and been approved for registration with the NMBA. The timeframe to process your application for registration depends on the unique circumstances of your application.

To work as a nurse in the UK, there is actually a long process involving few different stages.

Step One First you need a degree and must be registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC).
From 1^st of November 2017, Nurses and midwives who have qualified outside EU/EEA will now also be able to demonstrate their English language capability by providing evidence that they have undertaken a pre-registration nursing or midwifery qualification taught and examined in English or registered and practised for a minimum of one year in a country where English is the first and native language, and a successful pass in an English language test was required for registration.
Part two is multiple-choice examination which will be accessible in many countries around the world for applicants to access in their home countries. Part two is Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) which will be held in the UK.
Step Three is to have completed an accepted pre-registration nursing programme in order to be eligible to register and these are only run at NMC approved educational institutions (AEIs) in UK.

Nursing jobs-Compare UK Vs Australia: Let’s compare the facts

UK

National Healthcare Service – NHS        
although The four countries that make up the UK – England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland – have slightly different health systems.
Average annual salary – £ 30,000
varies across depending on the country.
Patient ratio – approximately 1:8
But in some areas this goes up to 1:10.
Nurses Per Capita – 1.05 per 100
Health Expenditure – 9.9% of GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
University Educated – 2000s
Average age limit – 39.7
Retirement Age – 55
Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) since – 2015

Australia

National Healthcare Service – Medicare    
Average annual salary – AUD 65,000
Nurse wages vary based on location, qualifications, experience and seniority
Patient ratio – approximately 1:4
Nurses Per Capita – 1.59 per 100
Health Expenditure – 11.1% of GDP (Gross Domestic Product)
University Educated – 1990s
Average age limit – 44.6
Retirement Age – 55 – 70
Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (CPD) since – 2010
 
I think above figures clearly show that in spite of the surge in salaries in the UK at the moment, wages over there still have a way to go before they catch up with the pay packets here in Australia. And adjusting for the fact that the population of the UK is around three times higher than here in Australia, it’s clear to see that there are far more job vacancies per capita in Britain than in Australia at the moment.
However, looking and the growing number of nurses moving to Australia as a destination for healthcare work is down to simple things like weather, lifestyle and the manageable working hours, permitting a better work-life balance.
Bower Healthcare is a company that will help you fulfil the dream of moving to down under for all healthcare/nurse related jobs.

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