Nurse/Healthcare Work & Travel

  Australia

• Sydney: 
Sydney

Term: Fall, Spring, Summer 
Length of Position: up to 12 mo.
Dates: May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, September 18, 2008

Description: Cultural Embrace's Nurse/Healthcare Work & Travel Australia is an unique way to blend your professional healthcare endeavors with exploring this beautiful country! You will be working as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) at hospitals and clinics in the greater Sydney area. The more experience you have and the more flexible you are, the wider range of healthcare roles will be available to you. Our local Australian partners specialize with a large network of hospitals and clinics and have the right job for you, plus we guarantee a minimum salary of AUD2000 (~US$1920)* per month.

Highlights:
* Experience working in the health care industry in Australia
* An opportunity to broaden your perspective and worldview
* An economical way to live and travel abroad
* An opportunity to participate in and learn local cultural activities (e.g.: language, music, cooking)
* Memorable travel experiences with the chance to see exotic sites you have always dreamed about
* The ability to make lifelong friends from around the globe
* A valuable work experience that strengthens your resume
* A great way to develop and support your self-confidence and interpersonal skills

Qualifications:
- Be between the ages of 18-30 (visa requirements)
- The ideal candidate has some experience or schooling in healthcare and is interested in gaining further experience. Examples of possible candidate experience:
* student nurses with at least two years of training
* experience working in a hospital, clinic or healthcare environment as a Nurse's Aid or a Care Giver, looking after patients under the supervision of a qualified nurse
* registered nurse in your own home country
- At least 12 months' experience in healthcare working environment
- Experience taking patient observations.
- You must have access to a minimum of AUD$1000 while in Australia or a return ticket. This minimum amount does not have to be entirely in cash - traveler's checks, ATM, and debit/credit cards may also be presented. You are required to show that you have immediate access to funds via bank accounts or parental help (this also for visa requirements).
- Enjoy working with others in a busy, fast-paced environment
- Open to foreign cultures and living abroad
- High level of responsibility

For Working Holiday Maker* Citizens:
This visa allows you to work and travel in Australia for up to 1 year, as long as you change jobs every 6 months. *Citizens of Belgium, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Holland, Hong Kong, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malta, Norway, Sweden, Thailand, UK, and USA.

Minimum Education: Diploma/Certification

Cost in US$: $750USD

- Compensation
While each position offers a different salary, you will make a minimum of AUD2000 per month for an average 30 hours work week.

- Housing Assistance
Cultural Embrace will help you find a clean, safe and affordable room. Housing in Australia is easy to find with flexible leases. If you wish, we are able to pre-arrange temporary housing for you, at your own expense. Your salary should be enough to cover your basic living expenses while abroad.

- Visa Assistance
Cultural Embrace will assist you with the information and paperwork necessary to obtain a visa, but we have neither control nor the ability to guarantee government issuance and/or visa availability.

- Arrival Assistance & Orientation
Airport pick-up from Sydney international airport is provided. An orientation will inform you of Australia's laws, safety, work, social, and travel customs. Plus, assistance in setting up a bank account with ATM, cell phone or local SIM card, tax file number, and housing/transportation (if applicable).

- Travel Insurance: Basic Major Medical Coverage
Our policy provides basic medical coverage at your teaching location. Cultural Embrace highly recommends additional travel insurance.

- Cultural Embrace Cultural Kit
Useful tips, advice, and information to prepare you for the amazing adventure of living and working abroad.

- Full-time Representation
Cultural Embrace provides representation in the United States and Australia prior to, during, and after your placement.

Salary / Pay: a minimum salary of AUD2000 (~US$17690)* per month

Experience Required: yes

has some experience or schooling in healthcare and is interested in gaining further experience

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Australia Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Other
• Phone Interview
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Cultural Embrace's Mission Statement: Our mission is to encourage people to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity. We believe that visiting a place firsthand allows one to truly experience the authenticity of a culture and develop his/her own impressions. Our goals are to provide quality service and opportunities for people to explore their world and enlighten their eyes, mind and heart. Traveling is a reciprocated flow of communication and interaction between people...the more you seek, the more you learn. "Discover the Similarities - Share the Differences"