ER Nursing in Australia
I'm currently working as an ER nurse in the U.S. with 8+ years of experience, and I'm planning to move to Canberra. I work at a metropolitan hospital with a 40-bed ED that sees roughly 160–200 patients per day.
My experience includes triage, managing 4–6 patients at a time, EKGs, ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ultrasound-guided IV insertion, IV starts, port access, splinting, wound anesthetization, and other common ED procedures. I also perform sexual assault exams (SANE) and collect forensic evidence in domestic violence strangulation cases.
I know many nursing skills are universal, but I'm wondering how difficult it is to get an ER job in Australia. Has anyone worked with international nurses or made a similar move?
I love emergency nursing and am hoping to find a comparable role when I relocate. Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated!