Nursing Down Under

Nursing in Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network

We’re back with a bonus episode of Nursing Down Under – The Podcast (Season 2). Our host and journalist Kate Creedon is joined by the Justice Health and Forensic Mental Health Network team. Part of New South Wales Health, Justice Health provides care to those in the criminal justice system, juvenile detainees, and those within the forensic mental health system. In this episode, Kate is joined by Acting Chief Executive at Justice Health, Wendy Hoey; Director of Nursing at Justice Health, Paul Grimmond, and two of our Registered Nurses Shauna Costello and Marina Kelly who both work for Justice Health. Wendy and Paul talk about the career and education opportunities Justice Health offers whilst Shauna and Marina share their working experience with the Network.

Nursing in Regional Victoria and Australia

In Episode 7 of Nursing Down Under – The Podcast (Season 2), our host and journalist Kate Creedon is joined by a roving midwife, Morgan Lanzendoerfer, and Elsie Coignet, Client Services Consultant to talk about the perks of working in regional Victoria and Australia. Morgan shares with us her adventures on the road and living out of her 4WD with her husband, whilst Elsie talks about the perfect balance of a city and country life in Geelong – the second biggest city in Victoria.

Nursing in Melbourne's leading research hospital - Austin Health

In Episode 6 of Nursing Down Under – The Podcast (Season 2), our host and journalist Kate Creedon is joined by Sine Donaldson from Austin Health in Melbourne. Sine is an Associate Nurse Unit Manager in the Emergency Department at the hospital, and she shares with us about the culture and types of nursing roles available. Kate also gets the rundown from Sine about living in Melbourne and how to apply for work at Austin Health.

Queensland's Sunshine Coast

In Episode 5 of Nursing Down Under – The Podcast (Season 2), our host Kate Creedon is joined by two guests – Christopher Donnelly and Hayley Casbas. Christopher is Alliance Nursing’s Recruitment Coordinator in Queensland and Hayley is a registered nurse, ready to give you advice from someone as a nurse in the Sunshine Coast! Kate chats to Christopher and Hayley about the best parts of living and working in Sunshine Coast such as the laidback lifestyle, opportunities in the regional and remote areas, and of course, the beautiful coastline you can visit on your days off.

Living and Working in Perth

In Episode 4 of Nursing Down Under – The Podcast (Season 2), our host Kate Creedon is joined by two guests – Tina Egarr and Hazel Mutete. Tina is Alliance Nursing’s Western Australia’s Operations Manager and Hazel is an international registered nurse, ready to give you advice from someone in your position! Kate chats to Tina and Hazel about the best parts of living and working in Perth such as the weather, the cost of living and of course, the beautiful beaches! In this episode, you’ll find out about what amazing things you can do in and around the city, as well as the job opportunities that are available.