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AHPRA Changes – Latest Update
AHPRA have published a factsheet on the transition to a new assessment model for internationally qualified nurses and midwives (IQNMs). While it still lacks specific details it sets out new dates for the transition. New Model of Assessment for IQNMs In early 2020 the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia will move to an outcomes-based…
Read MoreSummer Temps – That Little Bit Extra
Summer can be a busy period for us all, but especially for those trying to run a business. It is the time of year when employees everywhere are jetting off to the sun and leaving their work behind and employers can be left feeling marooned and short-staffed during the summer period. The last thing they…
Read MoreSpotlight on: Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, NSW
Concord Repatriation General Hospital is situated in Inner Western Sydney, beside Olympic park, close to the beautiful Parramatta River. The hospital is well served by four train stations, accessing the T1 and T2 line services. The stations range from 15 to 20-minute walk or a short bus journey from outside the Hospital. The A4 bridge…
Read MoreBurnie, Tasmania – Who knew!
After a fun-filled St Patrick’s Day in Hobart (capital of Tasmania), we set off for Burnie in the early hours of the morning. Our journey took us from the bottom of the island state to Burnie which is right on the top of the coast, next stop Melbourne! We decided to take the scenic route,…
Read MorePresenting 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…
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