Oct
31
Australia Medical Recruitment Shortfall
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David Shores asked:
During the current world economic crisis, the developed nations of the world are taking many steps to protect both their local economies and the jobs of their citizens. A high unemployment rate, means lower consumer confidence and a decrease in spending. No government wants their economic figures to reduce on previous years, so they are doing what they can to encourage consumer spending and market activity.
The average person will only continue spending at current or previous high rates if they are first of all obviously employed, and more so if they are confident in their job security. Some countries in recent weeks have gone to the level of limiting skilled worker migration to their countries, to keep more jobs available for their current citizens.
One example of this is in Australia, a country famous for welcoming well trained workers from other countries to help fill positions in their workforce where shortages often occur. They have reduced the amount of new positions in many industries that can be offered to skilled immigrants.
There are exceptions to this rule though, where labour shortages will always exist. One example of this is the medical industry. Hospitals are often reported as being short staffed and with long training periods, specific niches in the industry and the high stress of many medical jobs, it is hard to fill shortages from the local population quickly. This is where skilled immigrants make up the shortfall in the health care industry.
It is a globally recognised phenomenon that more and more of the world’s population are moving from rural areas into the city. Australia is no exception to this rule. There are many well documented effects of this situation, such as cities becoming overcrowded, higher pollution rates, increased costs in cities and so on. But there is also the drain on the amount of skilled workers in many industries in rural areas. Again, the health care industry is one that struggles to maintain suitable levels of both qualified medical professionals, nurses and more.
This provides a great opportunity for health care workers from developing countries who wish to migrate to Australia with a great opportunity to both earn more money and experience a rich cultural experience.
The Australian government is also trying to lure medical workers out of the cities into rural areas with tax breaks and other incentives for those accepting rural medical positions.
There are websites you can visit that specifically target medical jobs for doctors seeking employment or locum positions all across Australia. With lots of medical employment always available, the Australian outback is an attractive place to further your medical career or experience the different lifestyle of a rural medical position.
KRIS
During the current world economic crisis, the developed nations of the world are taking many steps to protect both their local economies and the jobs of their citizens. A high unemployment rate, means lower consumer confidence and a decrease in spending. No government wants their economic figures to reduce on previous years, so they are doing what they can to encourage consumer spending and market activity.
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The average person will only continue spending at current or previous high rates if they are first of all obviously employed, and more so if they are confident in their job security. Some countries in recent weeks have gone to the level of limiting skilled worker migration to their countries, to keep more jobs available for their current citizens.
One example of this is in Australia, a country famous for welcoming well trained workers from other countries to help fill positions in their workforce where shortages often occur. They have reduced the amount of new positions in many industries that can be offered to skilled immigrants.
There are exceptions to this rule though, where labour shortages will always exist. One example of this is the medical industry. Hospitals are often reported as being short staffed and with long training periods, specific niches in the industry and the high stress of many medical jobs, it is hard to fill shortages from the local population quickly. This is where skilled immigrants make up the shortfall in the health care industry.
It is a globally recognised phenomenon that more and more of the world’s population are moving from rural areas into the city. Australia is no exception to this rule. There are many well documented effects of this situation, such as cities becoming overcrowded, higher pollution rates, increased costs in cities and so on. But there is also the drain on the amount of skilled workers in many industries in rural areas. Again, the health care industry is one that struggles to maintain suitable levels of both qualified medical professionals, nurses and more.
This provides a great opportunity for health care workers from developing countries who wish to migrate to Australia with a great opportunity to both earn more money and experience a rich cultural experience.
The Australian government is also trying to lure medical workers out of the cities into rural areas with tax breaks and other incentives for those accepting rural medical positions.
There are websites you can visit that specifically target medical jobs for doctors seeking employment or locum positions all across Australia. With lots of medical employment always available, the Australian outback is an attractive place to further your medical career or experience the different lifestyle of a rural medical position.
KRIS
Oct
30
Medical Jobs
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Lisa asked:
Like many college students, I chose a major that I considered to be marketable and viable for my adult life. I chose business because that was where I thought I could make the most money in the long run. I did not, however, take into account overall happiness and fulfillment of my future career.
As I quickly found out, my business job was all about money and did not take people and their personal stories into account. I found myself very unsatisfied with my line of work so i decided to start over again.
I went back to school to be a registered nurse. I quickly found out that medical jobs were where the best and brightest people choose to work. It really is an area where you can do so much good for others and feel good about what you are doing. I even decided to do part of my internship overseas in Africa to help out with the situation over there. No matter how you look at it, medical jobs are some of the most highly respected people in the world.
After becoming a registered nurse, I discovered that there were no limits to the happiness that my job could bring me. The people I met and the faces I would run into year after year made this period of time the happiest of my life. Medical jobs are worthwhile and they allow you to be able to be financially stable and comfortable because they are all well-paid positions. Plus, if you like to move around, there are hospitals everywhere so you will never have a hard time finding a job.
The economic slump is causing many people to reassess their job security. I am happy to say that the medical field is one place where there has been few lay-offs, if any. So if you are looking at starting over because you recently lost your job or you are just looking for a job that will make you happier and that you can do for the rest of your life, consider a job in the medical field. You will quickly find out how much satisfaction such an amazing and challenging job can give to your life.
If you’ve felt lost or felt that your life has been without direction, there is no better time to go back to school for one of many medical jobs. They will give you a investment on your future. and you will love what you do every day. If you **** what you do, how will you do it until you retire? Most importantly, are you and your family secure right now, or could a medical job offer greater security to your future. No matter how you look at it, if you are interested at all in one of many medical jobs, you can go back to school and be certified in under two years. Then the rest of your life can be happy and satisfying because you will have a job that you love!
ROSS
Like many college students, I chose a major that I considered to be marketable and viable for my adult life. I chose business because that was where I thought I could make the most money in the long run. I did not, however, take into account overall happiness and fulfillment of my future career.
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As I quickly found out, my business job was all about money and did not take people and their personal stories into account. I found myself very unsatisfied with my line of work so i decided to start over again.
I went back to school to be a registered nurse. I quickly found out that medical jobs were where the best and brightest people choose to work. It really is an area where you can do so much good for others and feel good about what you are doing. I even decided to do part of my internship overseas in Africa to help out with the situation over there. No matter how you look at it, medical jobs are some of the most highly respected people in the world.
After becoming a registered nurse, I discovered that there were no limits to the happiness that my job could bring me. The people I met and the faces I would run into year after year made this period of time the happiest of my life. Medical jobs are worthwhile and they allow you to be able to be financially stable and comfortable because they are all well-paid positions. Plus, if you like to move around, there are hospitals everywhere so you will never have a hard time finding a job.
The economic slump is causing many people to reassess their job security. I am happy to say that the medical field is one place where there has been few lay-offs, if any. So if you are looking at starting over because you recently lost your job or you are just looking for a job that will make you happier and that you can do for the rest of your life, consider a job in the medical field. You will quickly find out how much satisfaction such an amazing and challenging job can give to your life.
If you’ve felt lost or felt that your life has been without direction, there is no better time to go back to school for one of many medical jobs. They will give you a investment on your future. and you will love what you do every day. If you **** what you do, how will you do it until you retire? Most importantly, are you and your family secure right now, or could a medical job offer greater security to your future. No matter how you look at it, if you are interested at all in one of many medical jobs, you can go back to school and be certified in under two years. Then the rest of your life can be happy and satisfying because you will have a job that you love!
ROSS
Oct
21
Language Test for Medical or Dental Jobs in Australia & Canada
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Gordon asked:
Which Language Test Should I Sit?
IELTS, TOEFL and OET are the three main forms of English testing accepted by most professional registration bodies. You should check with your professional registration body to see which test is required in the country and profession of your choice. Please make this check before taking your language test.
General information on Language Tests
IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the language of communication. Usually candidates are required to pass the equivalent of at the Academic Level of 7 in IELTS. IELTS tests are administered at accredited Test Centres throughout the world - there are currently more than 300 Centres, in over 120 countries.
IELTS covers all four language skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking and is offered in two test formats - Academic and General Training. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking Modules and there is an option of either Academic or General Training Reading and Writing Modules.
Academic is suitable for candidates who are seeking professional registration. IELTS is recognised by employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. It is also recognised by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies.
TOEFL is an alternative English test required by some countries, notably the USA and Canada. For more than 40 years the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) has been a leading academic English proficiency test.
For more country specific information please see below:
• Australia
• Canada
Australia OET - otherwise known as the Occupational English Test - is an Australian based language test for overseas qualified medical and health professionals whose first language is not English. Currently, it assesses English language competency as it is used in medical and health professions in Australia. This test may be useful for professionals in the following areas:
Doctors :
Occupational Therapists :
Radiographers :
Dentists
Atla Medical Recruitment recommends this test for overseas trained Dental professionals - however, as mentioned above, please check with the registration body in the location you are moving to prior to arranging any language testing. Some test results may also only be valid for a certain length of time. You should also ensure that any results for recent test you have completed are still valid when providing these results as part of your application process.
Canada All International Medical Graduates moving into Canada must demonstrate fluency in English or French through ONE of the following (A, B, C, D, or E):
a. TSE-P Score Date and TOEFL Score Date, and Essay Writing Score TSE-P: Minimum score 50, prior to July 1995 minimum score 220. TOEFL: Minimum score 237, or minimum score 580 for paper-based test. OR
b. TOEFL-Ibt Score Date Writing Section Score - Passing score of 93 including a minimum score of 24 on the speaking section. OR
c. A pass result in the French proficiency test administered by the Collège des Médecins du Québec. OR
d. Candidates for whom their primary and secondary, or medical school education was conducted in English or French, the Ontario medical schools will accept Language Proficiency Attestations as follows:
• Primary and Secondary: Mailed directly from the Senior Academic Administrators of both schools to the program confirming that all of the candidate’s primary and secondary education was conducted completely in English or French.
• Medical School : Mailed directly from the Dean of the candidate’s medical school confirming that the language of instruction and patient care was conducted completely in English or French.OR
e. FAIMER Language Option – If the instruction and the language of patient care at the undergraduate medical school was conducted completely in English or French, then a candidate can submit to the Program a copy or printout of the FAIMER website ( http://imed.ecfmg.org) listing the medical school which clearly states that the language of instruction is English or French.
Candidates also have to answer the following question:
Was the language of patient care conducted completely in English or French? Yes/No When registering in Canada, and providing evidence to support your Language Proficiency, please note the following:
• Notarized/certified documents must be submitted. Photocopies are acceptable
• Language Proficiency Attestations will not be accepted from the candidate or a third party.
• Language Proficiency results will not be accepted by fax or e-mail.
• Community medicine candidates must also receive a minimum score of 5.0 on the essay section of TOEFL or a score of 22 on the writing score of TOEFL-Ibt
www.ielts.org
www.ets.org/toefl
www.occupationalenglishtest.org
http://www.globalhealthprofessionals.com
KEN
Which Language Test Should I Sit?
IELTS, TOEFL and OET are the three main forms of English testing accepted by most professional registration bodies. You should check with your professional registration body to see which test is required in the country and profession of your choice. Please make this check before taking your language test.
General information on Language Tests
IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the language of communication. Usually candidates are required to pass the equivalent of at the Academic Level of 7 in IELTS. IELTS tests are administered at accredited Test Centres throughout the world - there are currently more than 300 Centres, in over 120 countries.
IELTS covers all four language skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking and is offered in two test formats - Academic and General Training. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking Modules and there is an option of either Academic or General Training Reading and Writing Modules.
Academic is suitable for candidates who are seeking professional registration. IELTS is recognised by employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. It is also recognised by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies.
TOEFL is an alternative English test required by some countries, notably the USA and Canada. For more than 40 years the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) has been a leading academic English proficiency test.
For more country specific information please see below:
• Australia
• Canada
______________________________________________________________________
Australia OET - otherwise known as the Occupational English Test - is an Australian based language test for overseas qualified medical and health professionals whose first language is not English. Currently, it assesses English language competency as it is used in medical and health professions in Australia. This test may be useful for professionals in the following areas:
Doctors :
Occupational Therapists :
Radiographers :
Dentists
Atla Medical Recruitment recommends this test for overseas trained Dental professionals - however, as mentioned above, please check with the registration body in the location you are moving to prior to arranging any language testing. Some test results may also only be valid for a certain length of time. You should also ensure that any results for recent test you have completed are still valid when providing these results as part of your application process.
Canada All International Medical Graduates moving into Canada must demonstrate fluency in English or French through ONE of the following (A, B, C, D, or E):
a. TSE-P Score Date and TOEFL Score Date, and Essay Writing Score TSE-P: Minimum score 50, prior to July 1995 minimum score 220. TOEFL: Minimum score 237, or minimum score 580 for paper-based test. OR
b. TOEFL-Ibt Score Date Writing Section Score - Passing score of 93 including a minimum score of 24 on the speaking section. OR
c. A pass result in the French proficiency test administered by the Collège des Médecins du Québec. OR
d. Candidates for whom their primary and secondary, or medical school education was conducted in English or French, the Ontario medical schools will accept Language Proficiency Attestations as follows:
• Primary and Secondary: Mailed directly from the Senior Academic Administrators of both schools to the program confirming that all of the candidate’s primary and secondary education was conducted completely in English or French.
• Medical School : Mailed directly from the Dean of the candidate’s medical school confirming that the language of instruction and patient care was conducted completely in English or French.OR
e. FAIMER Language Option – If the instruction and the language of patient care at the undergraduate medical school was conducted completely in English or French, then a candidate can submit to the Program a copy or printout of the FAIMER website ( http://imed.ecfmg.org) listing the medical school which clearly states that the language of instruction is English or French.
Candidates also have to answer the following question:
Was the language of patient care conducted completely in English or French? Yes/No When registering in Canada, and providing evidence to support your Language Proficiency, please note the following:
• Notarized/certified documents must be submitted. Photocopies are acceptable
• Language Proficiency Attestations will not be accepted from the candidate or a third party.
• Language Proficiency results will not be accepted by fax or e-mail.
• Community medicine candidates must also receive a minimum score of 5.0 on the essay section of TOEFL or a score of 22 on the writing score of TOEFL-Ibt
www.ielts.org
www.ets.org/toefl
www.occupationalenglishtest.org
http://www.globalhealthprofessionals.com
KEN
Aug
12
Medical Transcription/ Medical Jobs
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Lisa asked:
With the economy in the worst shape it’s been in for many years, the obvious career choice with the most stability is in the medical field. Most people don’t have the genius level of a rocket scientist, and therefore could not hope to gain employment as a doctor, but there are many more medical jobs to choose from. A two year college degree is all that’s required for a job as a nurse’s aid or assistant. And if working on sick people isn’t your calling, there’s always work available as a medical transcriptionist.
A medical transcriptionist requires a few classes to learn medical terms, and once you pass the test, you’re ready to begin your exciting career in medical transcription. There are many clinics and hospitals who hire medical transcriptionists who have the option of working at home. This is a big plus for a mom who has young children at home, or a person who enjoys working in the comfort of their own home. Think about it - you can work any time you choose. You can even work in your pajamas!
As long as you can type at least 60 words per minute, and have a good grasp of medical terminology, you can be a medical transcriptionist. What could be better than working at home at your convenience? Medical jobs such as this provide good income, with the added benefit of working at your own pace. You simply type all the dictated doctor reports, and then turn them in to the hospital or clinic in which you are employed. What could be better?
Once you establish yourself in this medical field, the sky is the limit. You could work practically anywhere in the world as a transcriptionist. And the best benefit of working at home, is you don’t need an expensive wardrobe to work in an office setting. You can wear whatever you wish, and work at your convenience. So if it’s palm trees and warm breezes you long for, simply choose your destination, and go for it!
Isn’t it good to know that you have so much freedom in your career choice? Many employers prefer that you work in your home. It’s more economical for them, and so much better for you. A medical transcriptionist job can earn you a very nice income, and with the added perk of working at home, you’ll save a lot of money that you would have otherwise spent on uniforms or work attire.
Another perk in working at home, is you can work no matter if there’s a winter storm going on outside, or if your car broke down and can’t get you anywhere. Your employer knows that this is a big plus for them. No more calling in sick, you’re at home! This benefits your employer as well as you. Working at home allows you to work whether you’re under the weather inside or outside.
Medical jobs are no longer just for doctors and nurses. Anyone can work in the medical field today, even you!
ZANE
With the economy in the worst shape it’s been in for many years, the obvious career choice with the most stability is in the medical field. Most people don’t have the genius level of a rocket scientist, and therefore could not hope to gain employment as a doctor, but there are many more medical jobs to choose from. A two year college degree is all that’s required for a job as a nurse’s aid or assistant. And if working on sick people isn’t your calling, there’s always work available as a medical transcriptionist.
A medical transcriptionist requires a few classes to learn medical terms, and once you pass the test, you’re ready to begin your exciting career in medical transcription. There are many clinics and hospitals who hire medical transcriptionists who have the option of working at home. This is a big plus for a mom who has young children at home, or a person who enjoys working in the comfort of their own home. Think about it - you can work any time you choose. You can even work in your pajamas!
As long as you can type at least 60 words per minute, and have a good grasp of medical terminology, you can be a medical transcriptionist. What could be better than working at home at your convenience? Medical jobs such as this provide good income, with the added benefit of working at your own pace. You simply type all the dictated doctor reports, and then turn them in to the hospital or clinic in which you are employed. What could be better?
Once you establish yourself in this medical field, the sky is the limit. You could work practically anywhere in the world as a transcriptionist. And the best benefit of working at home, is you don’t need an expensive wardrobe to work in an office setting. You can wear whatever you wish, and work at your convenience. So if it’s palm trees and warm breezes you long for, simply choose your destination, and go for it!
Isn’t it good to know that you have so much freedom in your career choice? Many employers prefer that you work in your home. It’s more economical for them, and so much better for you. A medical transcriptionist job can earn you a very nice income, and with the added perk of working at home, you’ll save a lot of money that you would have otherwise spent on uniforms or work attire.
Another perk in working at home, is you can work no matter if there’s a winter storm going on outside, or if your car broke down and can’t get you anywhere. Your employer knows that this is a big plus for them. No more calling in sick, you’re at home! This benefits your employer as well as you. Working at home allows you to work whether you’re under the weather inside or outside.
Medical jobs are no longer just for doctors and nurses. Anyone can work in the medical field today, even you!
ZANE
Feb
10
Travel Nursing Jobs an Exciting Career for Nurses
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Vaibhav Aggarwal asked:
Looking for an exciting career in nursing? Come rejuvenate your nursing aspirations with online healthcare seekers providers. These websites have a wide network and reach to many promising healthcare facilities and professionals, which can offer you tremendous growth opportunities. People looking for a full-time or travel nursing jobs can also find their dream jobs through these websites.
Online medical jobs offering websites enlist all the available medical jobs. A jobseeker has to categorize and choose a job with his or her qualification and experience. Registering into the site is must for new visitors. Create your account and get a brief regular update on medical jobs. You also need to mention your name, phone number and other detail so that you can be easily connected from any recruitment team in case they decided to avail your services. To maintain confidentiality of its jobseekers, these websites do not disclose vital information publicly. Jobseekers personal details are only open for recruitment agencies or hospitals, which specialize in your area of interest.
Nursing job websites relieve shortages in staffing in many medical facilities. They ensure to place a deserving and experience medical personnel suitably. Especially for people pursing nursing career can get great advantage. These website feature lots of attractive nursing jobs both full-time and part-time. Usually, a system of proactive hunting is used to trace maximum openings. With a dedicated team of employers in hundreds, these websites find the most beneficial and interesting job vacancy for you. In order to feature best vacancies, these website have a wide access to newspapers, websites, and other publications.
Online medical jobs websites follow a comprehensive and personalized job search for every nurse with her specific experience, qualification and needs. They further offer services to secure proper certifications for a travel nurse jobs. Monitoring the entire procedure of finding a perfect travel nurse job, these websites also help in dealing with immigration, visa issues, accommodation and other important matters. Above all, their expert team of dedicated staff makes you avail some of the best opportunities for your nursing career.
Getting a good nursing job is a hassle free task. All you have to search thoroughly and register yourself with an experienced and result-orientated website. If you are pursing a dream in nursing career, visiting medical jobs websites is must. Come check out what special is waiting for you.
EDDIE
Looking for an exciting career in nursing? Come rejuvenate your nursing aspirations with online healthcare seekers providers. These websites have a wide network and reach to many promising healthcare facilities and professionals, which can offer you tremendous growth opportunities. People looking for a full-time or travel nursing jobs can also find their dream jobs through these websites.
Online medical jobs offering websites enlist all the available medical jobs. A jobseeker has to categorize and choose a job with his or her qualification and experience. Registering into the site is must for new visitors. Create your account and get a brief regular update on medical jobs. You also need to mention your name, phone number and other detail so that you can be easily connected from any recruitment team in case they decided to avail your services. To maintain confidentiality of its jobseekers, these websites do not disclose vital information publicly. Jobseekers personal details are only open for recruitment agencies or hospitals, which specialize in your area of interest.
Nursing job websites relieve shortages in staffing in many medical facilities. They ensure to place a deserving and experience medical personnel suitably. Especially for people pursing nursing career can get great advantage. These website feature lots of attractive nursing jobs both full-time and part-time. Usually, a system of proactive hunting is used to trace maximum openings. With a dedicated team of employers in hundreds, these websites find the most beneficial and interesting job vacancy for you. In order to feature best vacancies, these website have a wide access to newspapers, websites, and other publications.
Online medical jobs websites follow a comprehensive and personalized job search for every nurse with her specific experience, qualification and needs. They further offer services to secure proper certifications for a travel nurse jobs. Monitoring the entire procedure of finding a perfect travel nurse job, these websites also help in dealing with immigration, visa issues, accommodation and other important matters. Above all, their expert team of dedicated staff makes you avail some of the best opportunities for your nursing career.
Getting a good nursing job is a hassle free task. All you have to search thoroughly and register yourself with an experienced and result-orientated website. If you are pursing a dream in nursing career, visiting medical jobs websites is must. Come check out what special is waiting for you.
EDDIE