A practical guide for Nigerian and overseas nurses For many nurses in Nigeria, Australia sounds like one of the strongest destinations. The country is known for better pay than many places, demand for nurses, a large healthcare system, regional opportunities and a lifestyle that many people see as more balanced than the UK. From the…
There is no single Australia nursing story. A single nurse moving from Lagos to Brisbane may experience Australia differently from a nurse moving from Manchester to Perth. A married nurse travelling first while the spouse stays behind may experience it differently from a couple relocating together. A nurse with two children will not make the…
What do healthcare professionals really need from work? Healthcare professionals dedicate their lives to caring for others, but how often do we stop to understand what healthcare professionals themselves need to thrive? HealthWorkersBlog is launching The Human Side of Healthcare Project—an anonymous initiative to better understand the real experiences of people working across healthcare. The…
Applying for jobs online can look simple from the outside. You find a vacancy, click apply, create an account and submit your details. But anyone who has completed a serious online job application knows it is not always that easy. You may be asked to read a job advert, understand the job description, match the…
Your professional portfolio is more than a folder of certificates. It is the story of your growth, learning and impact over time. Many healthcare workers only think about their professional portfolio when a job application appears, an appraisal meeting approaches, or revalidation is due. Suddenly, there is a frantic search through emails, drawers, folders and…