What type of job are you looking for?
Working as a midwife or General nurse
What nationality are you?
Australian
What languages do you speak (and at what level)?
English
What country or area are you looking to work in and why?
Christmas Island to make a positive contribution to the wellbeing of residents
What countries have you worked in?
England and Australia
What countries do you have a visa to work in?
England and Australia
What field do you currently work in?
Midwifery for the past 3 years....Busy public hospital within the metropolitan area
What fields have you worked in before?
Accident and emergency...level 2 Aged care co ordination
What qualifications do you hold?
Registered Midwife...Registered Nurse
Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why?
One needs an education to achieve the skills required for life...
Describe the benefits of working with others
Working along side others in a team environment is very satisfactory and productive
Describe the benefits of working alone
I enjoy autonomy and rely on my decision making in lots of community situations in my present position...It is rewarding to rely on yourself and be confident in the belief that your knowledge and working experience and ability to comunicate with others leads to positive results
What was your worst working experience?
Saying goodbye to patients with terminal illnesses
What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career?
Never take anything for granted...treat each situation individually and always expect the unexpected
What unique skills do you have?
Calming nature..can diffuse situationd before they get out of hand
What would you consider as your 'dream job'?
Going to work and actually looking forward to it and enjoying it everyday
What are the most interesting aspects of your field?
Meeting people creating a rapport and then forming a relationship of trust and proffessionalism
Wjat are the least interesting aspects of your field?
Inability to help in some situations that are out of my control....working with non team players.....
What are my goals for working on Christmas Island?
The climate certainly helps but if I can make a difference in the health of the islanders and retainees that is important to me. I am confident in my chosen profession and would like to support the hard working healthcare team on the island.
How can potential employers contact you?
Telephone mobile 0437057422...landline 0893376890...email brendabrown60@hotmail.com
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