Vostek Nursing Philippines

Australia

N U R S I N G

Services for Filipino HealthcareProfessionals Migrating

to Australia

We shamelessly admit that we are highlycompassionate about assisting applicantsthrough migration matters: We help

Australian employers find long-term employees toenable them to thrive; we reunite parents with theirchildren, bring loved ones together permanently andguide students with their long term career goals inAustralia.

Vostek is fortunate enough to be associated withsome of the best legal migration minds in thebusiness; and we welcome you to access and takeleverage from this wreath of current experience andknowledge obligation free.

At Vostek, we provide comprehensive assessmentsfor visa eligibility, visa lodgment and support andassistance throughout the process. Whether in oroutside Australia, we can arrange an initialconsultation by phone or in person to discuss yourAustralian visa application process in detail.

All advice is two-way and impartial. We are extremelyforthright in giving you an honest appraisal, andequip you with the ability to make an informeddecision. If you decide to use us you can becomfortable in the knowledge that we have yourclear intentions and goals in mind.

So if you're applying for permanent residency inAustralia or extending or changing the visa you arecurrently here on, then look no further. Consultantsat Vostek can advise you of your options immediately.

Registered AustralianMigration Consultancy

Services

The visa process can be long and stressful. So let atrained and experienced consultant at Vostek takeyou through every step, from initial consultation tovisa grant.

We can assist with all visa types set by theDepartment of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).

Skilled – Based on having recognized qualificationsand skills required in Australia.Spouse – Including Fiancée (prospective marriage)and defacto (Common Law) partners.Family – Child, parent and last remaining relative.Employer or State Sponsored – Sponsorship froman Australia company to fill a temporary orpermanent position.

Vostek is a registered Migration Agent with theAustralian government. This means that we are officiallytrained in department of immigration legislation andlegally allowed to assist and lodge your visa.

We do not grant visas – and any other registeredmigration agent that tells you they grant visas are actingdishonestly. The Australian Department of Immigration& Citizenship (DIAC) is the only office allowed by law togrant a visa approval and a migration agent’s servicesare only to assist the client in making a strong and validapplication.

You can check if a Migration Agent is officially licensedby entering their MARN number onto the MigrationAgents Registration Authority (MARA) websitewww.themara.com.au

Vostek’s 7-digit MARN is 0850 600

Lee being congratulated by the Gold Coast Lord Mayorfor achieving Australian citizenship.

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Lee CouringtonRegistered Migration Agent & Managing Director. Vostek, Australia.Email: [email protected] Phone: +61 (0)7 55967 800

“I did it! I migrated to Australia 9 years ago from England and now I have two beautiful Aussie kids - we lovewatching them grow up in this beautiful country and we have never looked back.

Since then, our team at Vostek have assisted many clients migrate to Australia. We have all one thing in com-mon; we have all made the same journey you are about to take and we look forward to the day you too say “Idid it!”

Australia is currently facing a nursing shortage. Whilst thisshortage is a challenge for health care systems, it is alsoa wonderful opportunity for overseas nurses looking for

an exciting and rewarding career in Australia. The prospectsare endless. You’ll be exposed to places, people andexperiences that will not only enrich your nursing career, butalso enrich your personal life.

In some countries nursing is a job with little status,. This isn’tthe case in Australia, where nursing is a very respectedprofession for both males and females. Nurses are highlyrespected in the community and are recognized for thediversity and breadth of knowledge and skills required tocarry out their job successfully.

One of the most attractive aspects of an Australian nursingcareer is that nurses are in demand all over the country soyou can travel and choose where you want to work.

As well as unparalleled job security, nursing offers a generoussalary structure in line with other professions.

� Nurses in Australia have gained increased autonomy,accountability and increased responsibilities

� Nurses are an integral part of the health care team,making autonomous and rational nursing decisions

� Nurses are highly respected in the community� Nurses can also work in management, education,

research or health promotion� A career in Australian nursing is never dull; there’s a job

to suit every personality� It's a chance to make a difference to the quality of

someone else's life� Australian Nursing will make a difference to the quality of

your life by providing you with a rewarding andchallenging career

NursesWelcome To Australia!

19th June 2009

Dear Vostek,

Thank you for all of your support and

professionalism and making my dream of

working as a registered nurse in Australia

become a reality.

Throughout the process of gaining

Australian nurse registration, finding suitable

work and securing my Australian permanent

residency, you were always there for me.

You kept your promises to me and my family

– my thanks to all of you at Vostek.

Sincerely,

Nancy Kuruvilla

Registered Nurse

Australian Nurse Registration:

If you have already gained your nurseregistration by passing the PRCBoard Examinations or other over-

seas nursing registrations, you are al-ready in a good position to embark onone of the adaptation pathways to ob-taining registration as a nurse in Austral-ia and starting work.

Australia is made up of six States andtwo territories:-

States:Queensland (Brisbane)New South Wales (Sydney)Victoria (Melbourne)South Australia (Adelaide)Western Australia (Perth)Tasmania (Hobart)

Territories:Australian Capital Territory(Canberra – the Capital )Northern Territory (Darwin)

Each of these states and territories hasa respective Nursing and MidwiferyCouncil (NMC) and all are under the

“umbrella” of the Australian Nursing andMidwifery Council (ANMC).

Each state and territory have their ownrespective pathway to gaining registra-tion as a nurse in Australia and eachpathway has particular advantages anddisadvantages.

We have done the hard work and re-search for you and have selected threeof the best adaptation courses availablein Australia.

Australia has been experiencing a critical nurse shortagefor many years and needs qualified nurses fromoverseas.

The nurse shortage has become more drastic by Australia’sageing population. On one side, there are more aged peoplerequiring hospital treatment and retiring to aged care

homes than ever - and on the other side, Australia’s existingnursing workforce are also retiring. It is estimated that betweennow and 2011, there will be 90,000 less nurses in Australia dueto retirements.

What does this mean for overseas nurses considering a newcareer in Australia?

For the Australian nursing profession, there is now more thanever, an unprecedented number of nursing vacancies to be filledby overseas nurses and several pathways to Permanentresidency as an actively working nurse.

Overseas nurses can apply directly from their home country forPermanent residency and their visas can be processed by theAustralian government typically within 9 months.

Nine months is still a relatively long time when a nurse is eagerto start their career in Australia. The alternative is to becomesponsored by an Australian employer for a long-term (4-year)work visa, which means an Australia-registered nurse can startwork here within about 6 weeks after finding a job. Once thenurse starts an Australian job, they can then start theirpermanent residency application while they work.

Before all this begins, though, an overseas nurse first needs toprove their nursing competency by Australian testing methods.Vostek works closely with the bodies that define and run thesecompetency and training programs and we guide nurses throughthe right process for them individually.

AUSTRALIANEEDS NURSES:

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Vostek InternationalHealthcareRecruitment

Registered Nurses are highly valued andrespected in Australia and the demand isincreasing. But why go to Australia instead ofAmerica or the United Kingdom?

Nurses are highly valued and respected thereforeVisa processing times are quick:

The processing time for an Australian work visa canbe really quick – 6 weeks. This is much faster thanthe process of obtaining a similar work visa forAmerica or the United Kingdom. Nurses receivepriority processing for all visa types in Australia.

Obtaining permanent residency as a nurse is alsomuch quicker than most countries. This is becauseas of January 2009 The minister for Immigration inhis “Order of Consideration” added Nurses to theCritical Shortage List (CSL) therefore permanentresidency can be achieved generally in less than 12months. Furthermore, those nurses on temporarywork visas in Australia who decide to getpermanent residency through the employer areprioritised even more; We managed to getpermanent residency for one nurse in less that 8weeks!

Age is less of an issue:

For more experienced nurses over the age of 45 -yes, there are pathways to gaining paidemployment and permanent residency as aregistered nurse and include immediatedependant family members and spouse.

Once permanent residency is achieved, there arealso pathways to help other family members, suchas Aunts, Uncles, Brothers, Sisters, nephews andnieces achieve permanent residency in Australia.There are even pathways to assist aged parentsachieve a new life in Australia.

Vostek Nursing Recruitment

Vostek services combine all the necessaryknowledge for nurses wishing to work in Australia.We are registered Migration Agents, experiencedEducation Counsellors and we are preferredrecruitment agents for many hospitals and agedcare facilities across the country.

For nurses that have passed their competencyassessments and/or adaptation programmes andare registered in Australia - there is so muchavailable work that you will have immense choiceand the freedom to pursue your careerindependently of any agency.

Vostek, however can find work for all Australiaregistered nurses and we take great pride in ourability to match candidates with good employers.

Jon PikeEmployment Consultant & Business Manager - Vostek, Australia.Email: [email protected] au Phone: +61 (0)7 55967 600

“Once an overseas nurse is registered to practice in Australia, it is my job to find them a rewarding position that suitstheir skills, ambitions and experience.

Vostek recruit for both public and private hospitals and the largest aged care groups in Australia. It is rewarding tosee our overseas nurses become registered in Australia and achieve their career goals. We work very closely with allour nurses and if you have any questions , you are most welcome to contact me directly.

WANTED:Registered Nurses

For Work in Australia

Not only is Vostek a Migration consultancy -(legally authorised to process and assist yourvisa application), we are also a deicated on-shore recruitment agency specialising in theHealthcare sector, making us the perfectchoice to get you into Australia and have ajob for when you arrive.

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NurseGrade

YearsExperience

YearlyWage

Fortnight Hourly Base Casual Rate Yearly Wage In Pe-sos

Grade 5 1 $50190 $1923.8 25.3132 31.1352 1,948,179.30 PHP

2 $52570 $2015 26.5132 32.6111 2,040,044.22 PHP

3 $54950 2106.1999 27.7132 34.0872 2,133,052.03 PHP

4 $57331 2197.5 28.9145 35.5647 2,226,122.81 PHP

5 $59720 2289.0999 30.1197 37.0473 2,318,886.01 PHP

6 $62110 2380.6999 31.3249 38.5298 2,411,827.79 PHP

7 $64496 2472.0999 32.5276 40.009 2,504,479.87 PHP

Grade 6 1 $65602 2514.5 33.0855 40.6952 2,547,937.06 PHP

2 $67157 2573.9000 33.8671 41.6565 2,608,332.21 PHP

3 $68711 2633.6999 34.6539 42.6244 2,667,241.55 PHP

4 $70277 2693.6999 35.4433 43.5953 2,728,030.95 PHP

Grade 7 1 $80647 3091.1999 40.6736 50.0285 3,131,470.08 PHP

2 $84309 3231.5999 42.5210 52.3008 3,273,663.14 PHP

3 $86416 3312.3000 43.5829 53.6069 3,355,342.79 PHP

Grade 8 1 $90852 3482.4000 45.8211 56.3599 3,527,582.90 PHP

2 $93123 3569.4000 46.9658 57.7678 3,616,082.66 PHP

Salary Levels Based on Queensland Health – Accurate as of 2009.

SHIFT ALLOWANCES ON TOP OF BASE RATEAfternoon Shift Add 12.5%

Night Shift Add 20%Saturday Shift Add 50%

Sunday Shift Add 75%Special Public Holidays Add 150%

Other Public Holidays Add 50%

Here is a breakdown of whata nurse can expect to earnin Australia. These figures

are accurate and the minimumamount you can expect throughthe government body ‘QueenslandHealth’. For Filipino nurses, the an-nual salaries have been convertedinto Philippines Pesos. (The conver-sions were based on June 2009 ex-change rates through XE.com)

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Inclusions in a HospitalNursing Package

(Based in Queensland):On top of the above wage scales, Queensland Health Offer:

� Access to Salary Sacrificing arrangements (Ways to reduceyour tax)

� Additional incentives to work in rural and remote loca-tions

� 38 hour week with overtime provisions (variable)

� 17.5% annual leave loading (27.5% annual leave loadingfor shift workers)

� Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution(Pension)

� Twelve (12) weeks paid maternity leave (with half pay op-tion) plus one weeks paid paternity leave

� On call allowances (variable)

� Shift allowances and penalty rates (variable)

� Five (5) weeks (six (6) weeks for shift workers) paid annualleave with option to purchase up to six (6) weeks addition-al annual leave per year (subject to service delivery re-quirements)

� Professional Development Allowance of between $1,500to $2,500 per annum depending on location of employ-ment

� Professional Development leave accruable at 3 days peryear

� Qualifications allowance of between $1,939 and $3,047per annum for relevant continuing education

Filipino Nurses

Location, Location, Location:

There is only two hours timedifference: You and your familymembers can live and work inAustralia making an extremely goodwage in a highly respected professionwhilst experiencing a standard ofliving that rivals the best in the world.

At the same time, if there areimportant reasons you need to travelhome you have the reassurance thathome is very close compared with theUnited Kingdom or America,therefore you have the best of twoworlds.

All the Visas we assist nurses withhave unlimited travel – you and yourfamily members are free to come andgo as you choose and the airfare fromManila to Sydney is much cheaperthan from America or the UnitedKingdom.

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Lory AldousPhilippines Co-ordinator &

Business ManagerEmail: [email protected]: +63 (0)83 - 500 2133

I‘ve lived in Australia for many yearsand seen first hand what Australiahas to offer. I’m lucky to now have

the opportunity to share thesewonderful experiences with my

fellow countrymen in assisting theminto Australian skilled positions viarecognised Australian Training &

assessments programs.

Previous Work Experience:

Not mandatory but would be an advantage

Most Cost Effective

Can be the quickest route for experienced nurses;Two months. Can take an average of 6 months forlesser experienced nurses

Disadvantages:

Distance learning requires self discipline, focus andability to use one’s own initiative in critical thinkingand problem solving at times

We have done the hard work andresearch for you and have selectedthree of the best adaptationcourses available in Australia.

In making our decisions weconsidered all of the following:

Nursing experience:The adaptation programs we haveselected are diverse; therefore wecan work together on a pathwaythat suits your level of experienceand needs.

Availability:We only consider adaptationprograms that can demonstratethey deliver what they promise andhave regular intakes throughout theyear. Therefore obtaining Australianregistration will be as expedient andas efficient as is possible.

The future:We carefully look at futurelegislation changes and only workwith education providers that arelike-minded and future focused.Therefore what we offer to youguarantees registration as a nurse inAustralia at the point you willcomplete your course.

Budget:We only consider adaptationprograms that offer the best valuefor money.

Care and Service:We only consider adaptationprograms associated withUniversities and education providersthat are enthusiastic and will workclosely with us, therefore ensuringthe best level of care and service foryou.

Australian NurseRegistration:

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Pathway 1:Supported distance learning course

in your home country.

Eligibility

� Completed a degree or diploma in Nursing� Registered Nurse in Home Country

IELTS Academic of 7.0 in all four Bands or an OET of “B”in all four subtests

Advantages:

� The quickest route for experienced nurses to befound in Australia

� Distance learning is the cheapest route to gainingAustralian Nurse Registration

� Is the most flexible route, you can enrol any timeof the year and be working in your current jobwhilst completing the course

Vostek has the most comprehensive support for thispathway out of all Australian consultancies.

Advantages:

� Course is undertaken in Australia inperson therefore the course is verystraight forward

� A very good service done at a fair price

� Many enrolments per year, minimumwaiting times

High levels of support offered in country byeducation provider and Vostek

Pathway 2:Supported Nurse adaptation course

in Australia

Disadvantages:

Expensive

Long duration of one year, however you can workwhilst studying

Pathway 3:B.sc Nursing achieved in a reduced

time frame due to Recognitionof Prior Learning (RPL)

Eligibility

� Completed a degree or diploma inNursing� Registered Nurse in Home Country

IELTS Academic of 7.0 in all four Bands or anOET of “B” in all four subtests



Cost Effective

Quick – thirteen weeks in Australia andthen Australian Nurse Registration issued

Disadvantages:

It is a little more expensive to study inAustralia than at home

Cannot work during the 13 week course

Eligibility

- Completed a degree or diploma in Nursing

- Registered Nurse in Home Country

- IELTS test of 6.0 in all four bands or an OET of“B” in all four bands

! Note: IELTS Academic of 7.0 in all four Bands or an OET of “B”in all four subtests will be required after completion of course



More expensive, but you can work in Australiawhilst studying

Slow – 1 Year course, but leads to an Australian B.sc inNursing that is recognized throughout the world

Advantages:

� Leads to an Australian B.sc in nursing recog-nized internationally

� You can work as an Assistant Nurse whilststudying which can offset course feesconsiderably

� Is the most comprehensive path of study

Vostek have the most competitive course pricesand offer in country support

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Pathway 1:Supported distance learning

course in your home country.

Itemized Costs andClient Agreements:

All costs and services provided forobtaining your Australian nurseregistration are itemized in theform of a Client Agreement;therefore you know exactly whatyou are paying for, when you arepaying for it and what the totalcost of securing your Australiannursing career will be.

The client agreement also breaksdown the process into stages;therefore you only pay for what isdelivered to you - so it is ineveryone's interest that we getyou to the next stage as quickly aspossible.

In summary, having mutual goalsmeans we are working together asa team and that we are successfulwhen you are successful.

Step 1. Apply for Australian Nursing Registration

Step 2. Apply to the Distance Learning provider

Step 3. Complete 3 Day introduction course in your homecountry in preparation for “Part A & B Challenge”

Step 4. “Challenge Test Part A” held in your home country - A written Test

Step 5. Visa, medical insurance, travel to Australia and accommodation arranged.

Step 6. “Clinical Test Part B” held in Australia - A Practical Clinical Assessment

Step 7. Australian Nurse Registration Granted

Step 8. Career options discussed and employment secured

Step 9. Job placement and 4-year work visa issued

Step 10. Application for Permanent Residency (optional)

Step 11. Celebration party with Vostek and colleagues!

Successful Unsuccessful

Advised to take between 1and 3 theoretical educa-tion modules based on

the results of the“Challenge Test Part A”

UnsuccessfulSuccessful

Advised to take 160 HoursClinical practice

(-Arranged by CAS)

IRMAP Information:

Information on the Regulation ofthe Migration Advice Profession(IRMAP) will be given to you.

This document explains ourobligations and responsibilities toyou. As an Australian registeredmigration consultancy, we arelegally required to give you thisdocument.

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Supported Distance Learning

Nursing Registration application:

� Client Agreement itemising costs and services� Eligibility assessment� Assistance with the Nursing registration

application� Assistance with all supporting documentation

and certification� Final check to ensure application is “decision

ready” & submission of application� Follow-up diarised to ensure expedient

processing

Distance Learning application:

� Distance Learning application form completedon your behalf� Document checklist and assistance obtaining

documentation and certification for the entiredistance learning process� Assistance with resume and obtaining employer

references (in preparation for employment)� Pre assessment for “Part A. Challenge Test”� Enrolment on Distance Learning introduction

course

Distance Learning 3 day workshopdelivered in your own country covering:

� Orientation to the four sections of the test;Professional Issues, Legal and Ethical Issues,Cross Cultural Issues, Evidence Based Practiceand Clinical Issues� Orientation to the “Part A” exam format and

example questions and answers� Simulated “Part A” tests completed under exam

conditions� Orientation to the “Part B” clinical Test� Simulated “Part B” practical Assessments under

assessment conditions� General discussions on Australia, employment

and the nursing professionQuestion and Answer sessions held daily

Enrolment in the “Part A. Challenge Test”:(Held in a location practical for the nurse to attend.)

Note: After the Part A. test, those candidates whoare required to take between one and three theoryeducation modules receive assistance withcompleting the modules via an assigned lecturer –this cost is included within the module fee.

Enrolment in the “Part B. Challenge Test”:

� Document checklist preparation for departureto Australia� Visa application form and supporting

documentation organised and certified� Liasing with the Australian Department of

Immigration� Medical Insurance to cover stay in Australia� Accommodation organised� Clinical Part B testing arranged� Clinical Placement Arranged

Starting Work:

� Visa application completion and lodgement� Assistance with family relocation� Tax File Number application (allowing you to

work and be paid appropriate wages)

� Free Initial consultation on various permanentresidency options

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Pathway 2: Supported Nurse adaptation

Course in Australia

Step 1. Apply for Australian Nursing Registration

Step 2. Apply to the Education & Training provider






On-shore NursingProgramme


� Client Agreement itemising costs and services� Eligibility assessment� Assistance with the Nursing Board of Victoria

(NBV) registration application� Assistance with all supporting documentation



processing

Making a Successfull application:

� Application form completed on your behalf� Document checklist and assistance obtaining

documentation and certification for the entireon-shore processAssistance with resume and obtaining employerreferences (in preparation for employment)

Starting Work:




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Pathway 3:B.sc Nursing achieved in aReduced time frame due

to Recognition ofPrior Learning (RPL)

Step 1. Apply to an Australian University






Advanced StandingThrough Recognition ofPrior Learning (RPL)


� Client Agreement itemising costs and services� Eligibility assessment� Assistance with the Australian Nursing

registration application� Assistance with all supporting documentation



processing

University application:

� University enrolment completed on your behalf� Document checklist and assistance obtaining

documentation and certification for the entireenrolment processAssistance with resume and obtaining employerreferences (in preparation for employment)

Starting Work:




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Nurse Registration Form RecentPhotoHere

5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Do you have any significant disabilities or health problems?

If you have previously been to Australia for study or work, please describe:

If you have any direct relatives in Australia, please describe:

What Australian state or city are you most interested in living, if any?

What is your professional interest in Australia?

Long term work (up to 4 years): Permanent Skilled Migration:

Any other comments:

Family Name:

Given Names:

Date of Birth: Day Month Year

Male: Female:

Passport Number:

Languages Spoken:

Nationality:

Address in Home Country:

Telephone: Fax:

Email:

Address in Australia (if applicable):

Telephone in Australia (if applicable):

1. PERSONAL DETAILS

Name of College or University:

2. NURSING EDUCATION

What is your highest level of Nursing Education?

Degree: Diploma:

Date Completed: Day Month Year

IETLS:

Date Test Taken: Day Month Year

Results: R: W: L: S:

3. ENGLISH LANGUAGE

OET:

Other? Describe:

Other Results

4. CURRENT LICENCES & CERTIFICATES

Licence # 1: Licence Number:

Country:

Year Obtained: Expires:

Licence # 2: Licence Number:

Country:

Year Obtained: Expires:

6. AREAS OF EXPERIENCE

Emergency Department: Number of Months:

Intensive / Critical Care: Number of Months:

Medical / Surgical: Number of Months:

Neonatal / Neonatal ICU: Number of Months:

Pediatric / Pediatric ICU: Number of Months:

Perinatal: Number of Months:

Perioperative: Number of Months:

Psychiatric Nursing: Number of Months:

Surgical Technician: Number of Months:

Telemetry / Immediate Care: Number of Months:

Aged & Palliative Care: Number of Months:

If these details change, you should notify Vostek by sending an email to [email protected] or contacting your Vostek consultant.

Any other professional specializations?

How did you hear about Vostek?

www.vostekconsulting.com.au

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London, SW1W 0EN

UNITED KINGDOM

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INDIA

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South Cotabato 9504

PHILIPPINES

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Nerang, QLD 4211

AUSTRALIA

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