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Overseas Nurses: Information on Australia and Ramsay Hospital locations

Information on Australia

About Australia

Australia was discovered in the year 1770, when Captain James Cook landed at Botany Bay, in Sydney, NSW. Australia found its place on the world map. Prior to this discovery, the "aboriginals" who are supposed to belong to one of the oldest civilizations, inhabited this vast area of landmass comprising of rocky and steep mountains, sprawling valleys, lush green plains and one of the most extensive coastlines in the world, as the country is surrounded by seas.

Today Australia is a federation of six states and two territories, each having a parliament of its own. It became united on 1 January 1901.

The unique position of Australia in the southern hemisphere and its close proximity to the sea, has rendered distinct climatic conditions to the country. Throughout the year it enjoys a mild temperate climate making it attractive to tourists.

Australia boasts rich and varied vegetation. It possesses some of the rarest varieties of flower and has rich reserves of huge mineral deposits, contributing significantly to the prosperity of the country. The country is the highest producer of Opals and Black Opals. The Australian wildlife is thriving with numerous rare animals and birds, such as the Kookaburra, Kangaroo, Koala and Emu. The Kangaroo is the most abundant animal and is also the national animal of the country.

Originally dominated by the English speaking people, Australia has become a land with a multi-cultural population, having invited a large number of immigrants to the country. Although English is the official language, the Australians speak in a version of their own, difficult for tourists to understand at first. The currency of Australia is the Australian Dollar.

Australians are sports-loving persons and as a nation, Australia is famous for games like Cricket, Football, Hockey, Netball and Swimming. The country attracts visitors to its natural wonders like Great Barrier Reef and Fraser Island among many others. The Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House are also significant landmarks of Australia that draws a large number of tourists to Sydney.

Climate of Australia

The climate of Australia varies from place to place. While it is arid or semi-arid in the interior of Australia, or the "Outback", as it is known, it is temperate towards the south and experiences humid, sub-tropical weather in northern parts of the country. Some areas of Australia experience extreme weather conditions, such as tropical cyclones and in other places, long periods of severe drought.

Flora and Fauna of Australia

The main natural vegetation of Australia is essentially evergreen, ranging from the dense bushland and eucalyptus forests of the coast, to the mulga and mallee scrub and saltbush of the inland plains. As far as fauna is concerned, Australia has some of the rare species that are not found anywhere else in the world. Estimations show that 84 percent of mammals, 89 percent of reptiles, 93 percent of frogs, and 45 percent of birds are species that are found in Australia alone. Some of the famous animals of Australia are Kangaroos, Koalas, Platypus, Dingos, Tasmanian Devils, Wombats and Frilled-Neck Lizards. Although you have probably heard lots of scary stories about our sharks, spiders, snakes and poisonous jelly fish ... we don't come across them that often so don't be frightened to join us !

So where are our Hospitals located...? In some amazing Australian localities – have a look!

Ramsay Hospital locations

Gold Coast, Queensland

The Gold Coast is one of Australia's most popular tourist destinations making it the ideal place to live. The Gold Coast offers a wide range of beaches, theme parks, places to keep the kids amused, sporting & RSL clubs, award winning dining and so much more!

Pindara Private Hospital, on the northern end of the Coast, and John Flynn Private Hospital, on the southern end of the Coast, are both ideally located only minutes from the beach. There are also a variety of festivals, water sports and exciting annual events held on the Gold Coast each year, so plenty of appeal for people who enjoy frenetic, energetic lifestyles, or enjoy lazy days on the beach and beautiful hinterland rainforest walks and enjoy the slower, relaxed lifestyle that the Gold Coast can offer.

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Port Macquarie, New South Wales

Port Macquarie is well recognised as having one of the best climates in Australia due to its well placed location on the mid-coast of NSW. There are an abundance of diverse wonders to be discovered in Port Macquarie including beaches, spectacular national parks, exclusive beauty and day spas, entertainment and art galleries. The Port Macquarie Private Hospital is situated just a short drive from the Port Macquarie Airport and is only a 5 minute drive to the nearby beaches. If a relaxed lifestyle and a picturesque location are your primary desires, then Port Macquarie is the place for you.

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Newcastle, New South Wales

Home to six patrolled beaches within 5kms of the city centre and the Merewether Ocean Baths which are the largest bath complex in the Southern Hemisphere, is Australia’s very own Newcastle. With a rich history and plenty to see and do, Newcastle is the perfect place to start or further your career. The Lake Macquarie Private Hospital is situated only 15kms south of Newcastle on the Pacific Highway.

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Wollongong, New South Wales

Being New South Wales 3rd largest city, Wollongong is a narrow coastal strip nestled between some of Australia’s best beaches and the surrounding hinterland, and forms part of the Illawarra region. This region is home to 17 beautiful, long, white, sandy beaches and is generally regarded as one of Australia’s most liveable regional cities due to it being a short 1-hour drive, south of Sydney. Wollongong offers the locals a diverse range of activities and entertainment such as some fine art galleries, golf courses, beaches, gorgeous lakes and large, modern shopping facilities. Ramsay operates two hospitals in the Illawarra region, the large, modern Figtree Private Hospital, offering full medical/surgical/maternity services, and Lawrence Hargrave Private Hospital, a rehabilitation hospital. The southern Sydney region of Sutherland is also home to St George Private Hospital and Kareena Private Hospital, which are only a 30 minute drive up the hill from Wollongong’s beaches, so arguably, perfect for working in the fast-paced Sydney environment, while living in the beautiful surrounds of the Illawarra.

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Sunshine Coast, Queensland

The Sunshine Coast is home to a number of Ramsay hospitals; the Caloundra Private Hospital, Nambour Selangor Private Hospital and Noosa Hospital, all which are highly respected in the region and offer a full range of comprehensive medical/surgical services. With endless sandy white beaches, situated a short 1 hour drive north of Brisbane and reaching out to Cooloola which is the start of the world heritage-listed Fraser Island, the Sunshine Coast is the ideal place to work. The Sunshine Coast is a uniquely beautiful region which covers an expansive array of beaches and offers numerous locations to live and work with Ramsay Health Care. There is an abundance of things to do and see on the including fishing, diving, golfing, lazing on the beach or bushwalking in the nearby national parks. You can visit the famous Glasshouse Mountains, take a drive through the peaceful villages set in the nearby hinterland and do some antique shopping.  You might prefer a spot of shopping at the spectacularly large and modern shopping complex at Sunshine Plaza, or a visit to one of the award winning spa resorts that offer an array of relaxing spa treatments.

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Orange, New South Wales

Located in the Central West of NSW, Orange is famous for many things, but remarkably, not oranges! The city of Orange offers a wonderful community full of culture, elegance and beauty, surrounded by vast plains. Enjoy the city’s beautiful botanic gardens, local wine tastings and the magnificent Lake Canobolas Reserve which sits at the foot of Mt Canobolas. A sanctuary within a regional location of Australia, Orange has something to offer everyone. Dudley Private Hospital is located only a short 5 minute drive to the heart of Orange making it an ideal place to work if you enjoy a country lifestyle and the great outdoors.

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Mornington Peninsula, Victoria

The Mornington Peninsula is a glorious part of Australia with class, elegance and a wonderful history. Just a short 1 hour drive south of Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula is home to incredible spa treatments (think mud wraps and massages!), amazing antique shops, tranquil national parks and pristine beaches.  Many people who live on the Peninsula commute to Melbourne for work. The Peninsula is home to the Beleura and Peninsula Private Hospitals on the southern part of Victoria which carries a rich heritage that the locals are very proud of including gardening traditions, the southern hemisphere’s largest strawberry farm, vineyards, famous wineries and a countryside dotted with olive groves ending at the cliffs which separate the land from the spectacular view of the south.

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Ipswich, Queensland

The South East QLD region of Australia is where you will find the magnificent city of Ipswich, which is steeped in rich history. Only an hour’s drive from the Gold Coast and 40 minutes drive from Brisbane, Ipswich is renowned for its rich, natural, cultural and architectural heritage. With so much to offer residents such as picturesque gardens, legendary pubs, luxurious country retreats and antique stores, Ipswich calls itself a Heritage City due to its identity being closely linked to the city’s character and image. St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital is located only 2 minutes from the heart of Ipswich making Ipswich an attractive place to live and work.

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Cairns, Queensland

Nestled on the coast of Far North Queensland, and the crown of Australia’s natural attractions, Cairns is surrounded by Wet Tropics World Heritage rainforest and situated near the gorgeous Great Barrier Reef and the dreamy Whitsunday Islands in sunny Queensland. Work at our community respected Cairns Private Hospital, and enjoy the lifestyle that the Tropical Far North Queensland has to offer, with exciting activities such as diving, white water rafting, bungy jumping, bird watching, hiking, gourmet restaurants, snorkelling, beaches, rainforests and so much more!

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Brisbane, Queensland

Live in the South Eastern corner of Queensland where it is “beautiful one day and perfect the next”. You can work on the coast - either 1 hour north or south of Brisbane, or the historic and charming city of Ipswich, which is located 1 hour west of Brisbane. If you are a city dweller, you will prefer to work in the central part of Brisbane at either the beautiful North West Private hospital, which is tucked into a leafy green pocket of Brisbane’s north, or Australia’s largest private hospital, Greenslopes Private Hospital, located 5 minutes out of the city on the south. Ramsay also operates a mental health clinic which is located in the trendy inner city location of New Farm. Living in Brisbane allows you easy access to the beaches of the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast, while providing sophisticated city living.

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Tamworth, New South Wales

Tamworth, the home of Tamara Private Hospital, offers the best of country living and the world renowned Tamworth Country Music Festival.  Tamworth is a location in which you will be able to experience the uniqueness of rural Australia and is located in North West NSW, an easy five hour drive from Sydney and six from Brisbane.

Outdoors there are wide open spaces, with some beautiful views off the New England Ranges of the Great Dividing Range. There are fertile floodplains where the Peel and Cockburn Rivers pass us and undulating land to the west. Tamworth offers cultural activities with art galleries, a Conservatorium of Music, museums and libraries.

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Sydney, New South Wales

In the dazzling city of Sydney, home to the Olympic Games in 2000, you can work in some of Ramsay’s most prestigious private hospitals. There are current vacancies for experienced nurses in all specialties in hospitals spread around the entire Sydney metro area: North Shore Private, Castlecrag, Mt Wilga and Hunters Hill Private in the northern suburbs, St George Private and Kareena Private on the south-side and Westmead and Strathfield Private to the west of Sydney. There are also smaller hospitals located in the picturesque Sydney surrounds, as well as the Northside group of 3 highly regarded mental health clinics, that operate on both sides of the bridge.

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Albury, New South Wales, and Wodonga, Victoria

The Albury Wodonga Region takes in North East Victoria and the Southern Riverina of New South Wales, with over 90,000 people living within the Albury-Wodonga statistical district.  The area is abundant in natural beauty and activities for all ages.  North East Victoria is particularly well known for its gourmet food and wines, featuring local produce and a wide range of quality wineries. 

Located 3 hours drive from Melbourne, Albury Wodonga is also only a short distance from Australia’s incredible ski fields; working at Albury Wodonga Private Hospital provides you with the opportunity to ski through Australia’s winter months.  Albury Wodonga is a warm and friendly community with plenty of activities to satisfy a range of interests.

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Melbourne, Victoria

Melbourne is Australia’s most cosmopolitan capital city with an enviable dining and café scene, a spectacular city skyline and boasts some of Australia’s best architectural and historical buildings. Melbourne is surrounded by some incredibly scenic areas like the Mornington Peninsula, the snow fields, the nearby wine regions and the Great Ocean Road, which can be explored easily by car … but why would you when there is so much to see and do in Melbourne!

Ramsay services a number of highly respected hospitals and facilities in the Melbourne region. Waverley, Mitcham, Linacre, Masada, Glenferrie, Beleura and Warringal Private Hospitals as well as the Donvale Rehabilitation Hospital are dotted around the east of Melbourne. The Avenue Hospital, Albert Road Clinic and Frances Perry House are ideally situated near the city centre for those interested in tasting the real city work life, beautiful and cultured Melbourne has to offer.

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Mildura, Victoria

Experience the best of the Victorian and South Australian Mildura region located in the far north-western corner of Victoria, an oasis by the Murray River. Mildura Base Hospital is located close to the Grampians and winery region of Victoria and South Australia, experience a rural city with the metropolitan culture of a capital city. Mildura offers pretty citrus groves and vineyards, Mediterranean climate, great food and wine with regular direct flights to Melbourne and Adelaide.

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Adelaide, South Australia

The City of Churches and the wine capital of Australia, Adelaide offers a relaxed yet sophisticated city environment. Enjoy the beautiful and peaceful surrounds, working in one of Ramsay’s well regarded mental health clinics including; The Adelaide Clinic, Fullarton Private Hospital, or Kahlyn Day Centre.

The capital of South Australia, Adelaide is one of country’s best planned cities, easy to get around, delicious dining and with the gorgeous Mediterranean climate it offers, if you’re looking for a relaxed city lifestyle then this could be the place for you.

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Perth, Western Australia

In one of Australia's more beautiful capital cities – Perth – with the spectacular Indian ocean on one side and the Swan River on the other, are four prestigious hospitals that you can choose to work in this gorgeous part of the country. Residents of Perth enjoy an ever improving range of services provided from supporting universal accessibility and free public transport within the city to hosting free entertainment and maintaining beautiful, green public spaces.  Attadale Private Hospital (south), Glengarry Private Hopsital, Joondalup Health Campus (north), Hollywood Private Hospital (city).

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Central Coast, New South Wales

If you are after a memorable experience, the Central Coast is the way to go! There are boundless things to see and do including golfing, swimming, shopping and horse riding. Central Coast is only an hour and a half drive from Sydney and is host to the prestigious Berkeley Vale Private Hospital.

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Bowral, New South Wales

Bowral is a scenic yet rural area consisting of 3 towns and 13 English style villages. They boast many seasonal attractions including their stunning spring and tulip festival, vibrant autumns and soft summers. They have many established wine growing areas including the Bou-saada Vineyard and wines which create wines that are hand-picked and grown on 13 acres of vines. Bowral hosts the Southern Highlands Private Hospital which is only a short hour and a half drive from Sydney.

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Rockhampton, Queensland

Rockhampton is one of Australia's most diverse cities. Surrounded by coastal and rural landscapes, the city truly is the definition of the outback meeting the reef. Staff at Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital enjoy a unique lifestyle, ranging from arts, sports, and culture in the relaxing atmosphere, there are endless attractions, landmarks, wildlife, and beautiful scenery to visit, not to mention the unique experience of witnessing a bullride in the heart of the city.

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Nowra, New South Wales

Nowra is a regional town situated right in the stunning Shoalhaven River and is only a 45-60 minutes drive, south of Wollongong. Nowra has a lot to offer the locals including the south coast beaches, historic inland towns such as Berry and Kangaroo Valley and many community festivals and events that are held all year round. The Nowra Private Hospital is located 130km south of Sydney and 10km from the coast and beaches for which the South Coast is renowned.

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Armidale, New South Wales

Armidale is the “city of four seasons” and is situated half way between the capital of Brisbane and Sydney. Armidale boasts an exclusive blend of culture, natural beauty and educational assortment. It hosts the magnificent Ebor falls and the stunning New England National Park. The exquisite weather all year long makes it a surreal place to be. Armidale Private Hospital is also part of the beautiful Armidale region, only 45 minutes west of New England National Park.

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