Overseas Nurses

A large number of our staff are nurses travelling from all over the world.

We understand the need to make money whilst you are travelling and Allied Medistaff Nursing Service can offer you plenty of work opportunities during your stay in Sydney.

Allied Medistaff Nursing can recommend good areas to stay during your time in Sydney. It will help you to be close to transport in order to make your working vacation hassle free.

Getting started:

Bank Accounts
To open an account you must have your passport with you. Join one of the larger banks. Westpac, Commonwealth, ANZ or National.

Tax File Number
You need a valid visa to obtain a TFN. You can apply in person or online at
www.ato.gov.au/individuals. You have 28 days to provide your TFN to your employer.

Mobile Phones

All major phone companies have pre pay packages. It is necessary to have a mobile to do agency work.

Medicare
Medicare is the government run health organisation in Australia. Under reciprocal agreements, travellers from NZ, Sweden, Finland, Italy, Netherlands,& UK are entitled to immediate treatment. Those eligible can apply at medicare centres to receive a medicare card. You need to show your passport and visa when applying. Medicare can be contacted on 13 20 11.

Getting Around Sydney
The transport system operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The transport information line is 131500.

We will give you good directions and all the details you need to get you work. We are happy to give friends shifts together.