5 Reasons to Consider Relocating to Australia as a Nurse
Relocating to the other side of the world might sound like a daunting proposition, but the benefits of doing so are many and varied! Australia is brimming with opportunities, both from a professional and personal perspective and offers a fantastic work-life balance to those who take the plunge.
In this post, we'll look at five reasons why moving to Australia might be just the move you're looking for as a Registered Nurse. So, without further ado, let's head down under.
1. Incredible Work Opportunities
If you're looking for rewarding work (in every sense), look no further than Australia. With highly competitive salaries available in healthcare roles (typically complete with generous annual leave packages), you can rest assured knowing that, in Australia, your contributions will be highly valued.
Nurses are highly in demand in Australia, with fantastic opportunities nationwide. As a nurse, you'll work in one of the world's finest healthcare systems.
In fact, according to CEOWorld's Health Care Index (2023), Australia has the 3rd best healthcare system in the world! For context, the US ranked 15th, whilst the UK ranked only 27th. So, not only will you provide stellar levels of care, but you'll also be able to access it for yourself.
2. Stunning Natural Beauty
Australia features some genuinely jaw-dropping natural scenery from the Great Barrier Reef to Uluru and Shark Bay to the Twelve Apostles. Whether you're keen to get your surfer on along the coastline or are eager to explore the literal millions of square kilometres of outback, there's something in Australia for every outdoors-lover.
The country hosts a diverse array of flora and fauna, and not all are as scary as you might think! Yes, there are snakes, spiders, and sharks, but there are also koalas, kangaroos, and arguably the cutest animal known to man: quokkas! Australia is known for its arid outback, but it also has lush and verdant vegetation, too.
The vast size of the country means that there's virtually every kind of landscape imaginable. You name it, Australia has it. People always tout the USA as being somewhere that you never have to leave whilst still being able to explore different landscapes and geographical worlds. Australia is no different, however!
3. A Life in the Sun
There's no denying that, in comparison with the UK, Australia has superior weather. And whilst there are more temperate parts of the country, like Melbourne for example, which is known to boast "four seasons in a day", if you want sun all year round, then there are parts of Australia where that's the reality – Perth is actually the sunniest city in the world.
Unsurprisingly, people want to get away from the bleak, dreary and often downright depressing climate we have here in the UK – particularly in winter, and Australia offers that dose of vitamin D we all crave in abundance. Combine that weather with idyllic beaches, and it proves to be an understandably irresistible combination.
4. Active Lifestyles Encouraged
With the world's best natural playground on your doorstep, it's no wonder that Australians love getting active as much as they do. Snorkelling in azure waters, trekking through the bush, skiing down the slopes (yes, you can ski in Australia!), you can do it all! Whatever floats your surfboard!
Would you rather surf or swim in warm blue Australian waters or freezing cold British seas with rain pouring down all around – we know which we'd choose!
5. Cities Bursting with Culture and a Rich History Throughout the Country
Australia has some of the world's best cities, with Melbourne having previously ranked as the world's most liveable city between 2011 and 2017 (source: ABC News). The Sydney Opera House, Melbourne's International Comedy Festival and the National Gallery of Australia are all examples of the cultural heft that Australia's cities have.
It's a country that's rich in history, too, both in its more recent history and in the pre-colonial history of its indigenous populations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples). Australia is a vibrant, energetic country populated by warm-hearted and welcoming people. It's a can-do country, a nation that prefers its glass to be half full rather than half empty.
Start on Your Relocation Journey Today!
So, if you're a nurse and this has piqued your Australian interest, contact Sanctuary Personnel today! We have a wide range of nursing roles available in Australia; just waiting for you to apply for them. The question is, what are you waiting for?
