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Last Updated: 22-10-2013
An orthoptist is an Allied Health professional who is an eye care specialist. Orthoptists work with ophthalmologists and may assess and test the vision of the ophthalmologist’s patients. An orthoptist al Read More...
Last Updated: 22-10-2013
An osteopath is an Allied Health professional who specialises in the treatment of the musculoskeletal system. Osteopaths believe that the body can heal itself if the right combination of manual techniques such as massage and the manipulation of Read More...
What is an Orthotist and Prosthetist?
Last Updated: 03-12-2021
Orthotists and prosthetists are Allied Health professionals who work in the prosthetic area of health care. An orthotist sees patients who need external devices to give them more mobility, such as a back brace for somebody suffering from scoliosis Read More...
Nursing Careers In South Australia
Last Updated: 22-10-2013
South Australia can be a great place to develop your nursing career. From the breathtaking Barossa Valley to rugged landscapes such as the Yorke Peninsula and the Eyre Peninsula, South Australia offers you both work and play. The capital city, Ade Read More...
Last Updated: 22-10-2013
Many people move to Tasmania for the unique lifestyle it affords them. The pace of this state is slower and less hurried than the rest of the country (or the mainland). With a much smaller population but with more open space and wildernes Read More...
Nursing Careers In New South Wales
Last Updated: 22-10-2013
Since Sydney is the largest capital city in Australia and New South Wales has many regional towns, there are plenty of nursing positions available. All you have to do is decide which area of nursing you’d like to work in, check if you need any Read More...
Last Updated: 22-10-2013
If you have ever dreamt of living in a warm, sunny climate practically all year round, why not consider a nursing career in Queensland? Queensland boasts a wonderful coastline, with the Sunshine Coast offering a relaxed holiday atmosphere in the nort Read More...
Nursing Jobs Abroad - An Overview
Last Updated: 06-12-2021
Your job as a nurse can take you overseas, so if you’ve always yearned for travel and excitement, why not consider working abroad? You could work your way around the world, nursing in countries that appeal to you. Nurses are in high demand all Read More...
What is a Clinical Nurse Specialist?
Last Updated: 03-09-2014
Are you a registered nurse wanting to take the next step in your career? Consider progressing in your area of practice as a clinical nurse specialist. A Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) is a registered nurse who is recognised as a senior member o Read More...
Clinical nurse specialist Fiona Williams
What is a Mental Health Nurse?
Last Updated: 06-12-2021
A mental health nurse cares for patients who are suffering from a mental illness, dysfunction or mental disorder. Not all patients that a mental health nurse treats are mentally ill though; they may be suffering from stress or emotional difficu Read More...
What is a Critical Care or Intensive Care Nurse?
Last Updated: 22-10-2013
A critical care nurse looks after adults in the intensive care unit (ICU). The ICU is a separate section of the hospital which provides care for patients who are seriously ill or have a life-threatening condition. High dependency, coronar Read More...
Last Updated: 22-10-2013
Aged care is one area of nursing that will keep on growing as Australia faces a larger and larger aging population over the next 20 to 30 years. This means that a skilled aged care nurse will always be in demand and this sector of nursing can b Read More...
What do Occupational Therapists do?
Last Updated: 03-12-2021
An occupational therapist is an Allied Health professional who can help people enhance their lives by helping them to improve their every day motor skills in order to do tasks that able bodied people take for granted. For example, if a person i Read More...
Last Updated: 03-12-2021
Nursing as a career has come a long way from the 1800s. These days, nursing is one of the world’s most sought after professions. It can be a highly paid, exciting career. And nurses are in demand all over the world. W Read More...
Interview with a Theatre Nurse
Last Updated: 12-09-2011
Amy gives her perspectives on nursing as a career, and her job as a theatre nurse. Read More...
What do nurses love about their job?
Date of Posting: 03-10-2010
A number of nurses across a range of nursing professionals give their perspective on what they love about their nursing job. Read More...
History of Nursing in New Zealand
Last Updated: 06-12-2021
A history of nursing in New Zealand begins in the 1800s. The first hospital was established in Auckland in 1850. There were also informal basic cottage hospitals run by untrained women, some little more than domestic servants, where able Read More...
Last Updated: 03-12-2021
A social worker is an Allied Health professional who helps people at times of crisis. Their clients may include families, students, hospital patients or the elderly. At young age people need more emotional support and care because they are in a de Read More...
Date of Posting: 03-10-2010
This video provides an overview of midwifery as a job and the career opportunities available. The video also details avenues for study at the University of Queensland. Read More...
Interview with a Neo-Natal Nurse Educator
Date of Posting: 03-10-2010
Elenora, a neo-natal nurse educator gives her perspective on nursing as a career, and her role as a nurse educator. Read More...
Last Updated: 06-12-2021
A podiatrist is an Allied Health professional who specialises in treating the feet. They can treat conditions such as toe fungus, ingrown toenails, corns, calluses, bunions, infections and foot injuries. Podiatrists can perform ingrown t Read More...
Last Updated: 06-12-2021
A Pharmacist is an Allied Health professional who prepares and dispenses medication. They may work at a retail pharmacy or hospital pharmacy. They can also work as an industrial pharmacist, taking part in the research and manufacture o Read More...
Last Updated: 06-12-2021
Allied Health is a term used to describe a broad group of health professionals across a range of vocations. In short, Allied Health can be described as health professionals that aren't doctors and aren't nurses. This is a very Read More...
Volunteer Nursing with Breakaway
Last Updated: 22-10-2013
Why Breakaway! Well some years ago a friend told me about the voluntary work that she did at a wonderful place called Breakaway. Her Breakaway experience had started as a component of her nursing degree. A group of nursing students Read More...
Volunteer Nursing - Breakaway
