Nursing Down Under

In this episode of Nursing Down Under, we’re joined by Georgia Kait, who you might have seen making nursing content on TikTok as @GeorgiaKait.

As a mum of two, Georgia loves the flexibility of working with Alliance Nursing, being able to pick the shifts that work for her. Tune in to hear how the flexibility of agency nursing works for Georgia and her family.

To find out more about agency nursing with Alliance Nursing, head to our website: https://www.alliancenursing.com.au  

Join us as we chat with Kirsty Maskell, known on social media as @NurseK200, and one of Alliance Nursing’s newest recruits. Kirsty is a specialized mental health nurse who recently made the leap from Scotland to Perth.

In this episode, she shares the motivations behind her big move, her experience settling in, and the professional journey that brought her to Australia.

Thinking of a change of scenery or a working holiday? Tune in to find inspiration and hear how you can explore nursing opportunities across Australia.

For more information, visit: www.alliancenursing.com.au

After 16 years of nursing in a hospital in Sydney, Lauren and her partner packed up their things and hit the road, embarking on a year-long road trip with their children that turned into three years of travelling around Australia in a campervan. 

During their adventure, Lauren picked up shifts with Alliance Rural and Remote Health, working in locations around the country. Tune in to hear how the experience gave her more confidence to take on new challenges.

Interested in learning more about Rural and Remote Nursing opportunities? Head to our website: https://www.allianceruralremote.com.au/ 

In episode four of Nursing Down Under – The Podcast (Season 4), our host Kate Creedon speaks with longtime mental health nurse Traci Travers. After a stint in public health, Traci decided to try agency nursing and has since been with Alliance Rural and Remote Health for 10 years.

Traci shares what she loves about the lifestyle and adventure of agency nursing and how it has helped her develop her skills and think creatively. Based in Armidale, Traci regularly takes on contracts in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory and Far North Queensland. She highlights that while remote nursing can be challenging at times, the rewards are priceless.

Interested in learning more about Rural and Remote Nursing opportunities? Head to our website: https://www.allianceruralremote.com.au/

In this episode, host Kate Creedon chats with Luke Guy, a nurse associate who attended our Say G’day event in Liverpool, UK and is now living and working as an enrolled nurse in Melbourne.

Tune in to hear about Luke’s journey from Birmingham to Australia, the opportunities he's had with Alliance Nursing, and his tips for settling in and making new friends. Plus, learn how our international team supports nurses through the relocation process!

The next Say G’Day event will be in Glasgow on the 8th of October 2024 – head to www.alliancenursing.com.au for more details and to register for a free ticket.

In this episode, Kate Creedon is joined by nurse Karyn Wilson. Karyn has had an incredible career working in some of the most remote communities in Australia as a midwife.

Karyn shares her passion for nursing in remote communities and recounts both the rewards and the challenges that she’s encountered. Karyn also explains how agency nursing provides the ideal work-life balance, giving her the freedom to choose where and when she works.

Interested in learning more about Rural and Remote Nursing opportunities? Head to our website: https://www.allianceruralremote.com.au/

In Episode 1 of Nursing Down Under – The Podcast (Season 4), our host Kate Creedon catches up with Rachel Rushe, better known by her Instagram handle: @LostandFoundinSydney.

Originally from Ireland, Rachel has settled in Sydney and recounts her experiences working and travelling as a nurse in regional locations nationwide.  

If you’re a nurse in Australia considering a change of scenery, or even a working holiday, reach out today to chat to our friendly team about how we can help.

Head to our website for more information: www.alliancenursing.com.au

Nursing Down Under Season 4 is here, and it’s bigger and better than ever!

Join journalist Kate Creedon as she connects with nurses from every corner of Australia, delving into the diverse experiences of those on the front lines of healthcare. From bustling cities to the most remote regions, this season we’re showcasing the incredible stories and unique opportunities available through Alliance Nursing.

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Like many countries around the world, Australia has an aging population. Currently about 4.2m Aussies are aged over 65, 16% of the population. And more than half a million people, are over 85.

With statistics like that, it’s not a surprise that there is a huge demand for nurses to work in aged care.

In Episode 7 of the podcast, our host Kate Creedon is joined by two Alliance Nurses who are doing just that. Laura Burke is a nurse from Galway, Ireland who moved to Sydney during the pandemic and has worked in a range of settings including mental health wards and aged care across Australia.

We also hear from Bernadette Howes, an Aussie nurse who has lived and worked all over the country, in clinical, educational and management nursing roles and has now settled back in her hometown of Adelaide and works in aged care. She tells us all about her nursing career, the benefits of agency work and why Adelaide is the ‘hidden gem’ of Australia.

Go to our website to find out more about the nursing opportunities available across Australia: https://www.alliancenursing.com.au/

When you think of nursing you might think of hospitals and clinics but there are so many different opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career here in Australia, and this can even include working in correctional facilities.

In Episode 6 our host Kate Creedon is joined by two Alliance nurses working in this unique clinical setting. Billy O’Donoghue is a general nurse originally from Cork in Ireland who moved to Sydney during the pandemic, while Aaron Lynch is a mental health nurse who travelled from Ireland to Australia early last year. Billy and Aaron share their stories of their time working within correctional facilities, as well as their experiences of travelling around Australia and why they would “tell everyone to come over here and do at least 12 months”.

We also hear from Annemarie Curtis, Alliance Nursing’s NSW Branch Manager who helps explain the skills needed to thrive in this environment, and why there is such a demand for nurses in this area.

Go to our website to find out more about the nursing opportunities available across Australia: https://www.alliancenursing.com.au/