Lyell McEwin Hospital

[wilky]

Hi to everyone I'm new to the whole process of migrating to SA I've been offered a job at Lyell McEwin Hospital wondered if anyone could give me any feedback on this hospital good or bad.

Thanks Tina

[Rachiegarlo]

The Lyell Mac is not a bad hospital in its self. It has a paeds ward, an emerg, maternity, plus general med and surg wards. Security is high, particularly in the staff car parks, which is surrounded by a very high wire fence. The hospital services a community which in the main has high unemployment, low education levels, large numbers of associated health probs. Of course these are not the only people seen here. It is a public hospital on the edge of Elizabeth, I think its in Elizabeth Vale. Elizabeth Vale, grove, Nth, Sth etc is a large housing trust area (council estate)You could find ok places to live about 10 to 30 mins away, either North in gawler or going closer into the city . I have never worked there but have dropped off patients when we transfer them back. I haven't heard any complaints about working conditions. If you have been offered a job there, take it have a look then you can always move to a different hospital if you don't like it.

[alan smallman]

Hi Tina

Pauline and I are going out in May for 2 weeks. We hope to have a couple of interviews (we're waiting for the agency to set them up. But we'll als be going around looking at others and asking a few questions as we do. I've heard that Wakefield is a nice hospital to work for (it's a private organisation) and they look after their staff quite well. I'm just negotiating a 6 month secondment in A&E at Skegness for the summer!!!! Something to look forward to aye? I would be interested in how it pans out for you though Tina. Please keep us posted. Is that Sedgeley in The Black Country?

Cheers

Alan

[wilky]

Hi Alan and Pauline thanks for the reply, I hope your trip in May goes well I would be interested in your opinion on any of the hospitals in Adelaide. Are you both nurses? Im an oncology nurse at present but would consider changing speciality if the right job came along. I have been reading the threads on this site and I am taking some of the advice. Im registering with NBSA first then applying for modified assessment with the ANMC and then applying for a 175 visa. Hope to hear about your trip and good luck in Skeggy. Yes we are from Sedgley in the Black Country. Tina

[jo jo]

Hi Tina
I m from the midlands too! I ve also been offered a post at Llyell McEwin Hospital :oLike yourselve I m trying to find some info about it.I know its not the best place to live but the surrounding areas are good, I would love to get in contact if you are still interested in going,Currently my reg etc are being processed.Are you going with your family?
Jo

[redwing]

Hi Tina &Jo
My partner has secured a job in intensive care at the Llyell McEwin hospital and is currently having her registration processed after the long delay from the Nursing Board here.
We to are looking for the better places to live in Adelaide but as you probobly know what is good for one is not necessary good for another.
We are of to the Ausie Expo Fair on Sunday in London to see what is available for me. I work for Networkrail but somehow I cannot see them having any vacancies on their railways but I don't mind going over there first and then look for work.

Steve

[alan smallman]

Cheers Steve.

Thanks for your reply. i used to work in ICU. It's an option for me perhaps when I go out there. I think what counts for me is the fact that, from the feedback, that you are supported at work, and from what I can gather, it's not just nursing so, hopefully if you do have to entertain a career change (though what do i know about 'over there?) then you should get on ok wherever you end up. I remember trying to get in Lincolnshire (my missus too was the one with the nursing experience). She told me about a job going in Operating Theatres for a HCSW. I put in for it and got it!! 10 years down the line and I'm a staff nurse. I am often reminded of what I used to say to Pauline when she'd return home from a shift; "huh. you'd never catch me wiping other people's bottoms".......and the rest (as they say) is history!!! Hope you find whatever suits you and that you love it as much as I do nursing! good luck at the expo. If you have to look for work out there, who knows what you'll find yourself getting into. good Luck again.

Alan