What type of job are you looking for?
I am looking for a short term job between October 20 and December 10 this year, I am willing to do any type of nursing.
What nationality are you?
New Zealand
What languages do you speak (and at what level)?
English Spanish (basic) French (basic)
What country or area are you looking to work in and why?
Vanuatu, New Caledonia, anywhere French speaking or other.
What countries have you worked in?
Australia, New Zealand
What countries do you have a visa to work in?
Australia and New Zealand
What field do you currently work in?
Emergency Nursing
What fields have you worked in before?
My specialty is emergency nursing, although I have experience in neurology, cardiothoracics, psychiatry and I am currently studying my Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.
What qualifications do you hold?
Post Grad Cert in Occupational Medicine, Safety and Health Currently studying towards Master of Public Health and Tropical Medicine.
Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why?
I consider both to be of equal importance. I greatly enjoy formal education and am studying in order to enhance my knowledge and become eligible for humanitarian aid work, however, I believe practical skills and experience is as important and consolidates prior theory. I am strong in both fields.
Describe the benefits of working with others
Team work is a wonderful part of nursing. Whether offering practical emotional or educational support to each other team work is an essential skill. I am practiced in both leading a team and being a team member.
Describe the benefits of working alone
Self Directed learning is an excellent learning opportunity, and allows you to discover where your skills lie, as well as challenging your motivation, knowledge, skills and creativity.
What was your worst working experience?
The untimely death of a patient, especially a child, is always extremely hard for me.
What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career?
A positive outlook and quiet confidence in my personal practice are the most important aspects of my nursing learning. Being positive and calm as well as having a sound knowledge has proved to be both reassuring and safe to all of my patients.
What would you consider as your 'dream job'?
My current job, nursing. Any nursing I find extremely rewarding, and if it combines travel then I am in heaven.
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