Overseas nursing is an option preferred by many people, because people get to travel to foreign land and can make a good impact on the health care services of that area. Since there are no borders for medical practice, the main qualification for overseas nursing job is your skills and knowledge for performing that job.
Overseas nurses need to have proper education and licensing that is required by the state laws. Communication is the most important component of overseas nursing for treating the patients. Therefore, it is very important that nurses possess ability to speak in native language of that region where they want to work.
Overseas nurses will also need an overseas license to go and work in that country. There will be specific requirements of every country to grant a work visa to nurses. The basic requirement to get an overseas license is ability to communicate in English. Some of the countries will also need a proof that you are licensed to practice as a nurse.
If you like to travel and are a nurse by profession then this can be the ideal job for you. One thing you need to know is that the registration requirements in every country is different. Besides completing the registration formality, you also need a good resume to help you get a job. Here is an example overseas nurse resume. You can change the details as required.
Career Objective:
Looking for a nurse position in UK where I can bring in my critical care nursing skills and cross-cultural skills to provide nursing care to patients coming from different background, race, caste, creed and age.
Summary of Skills:
Work Experience:
Overseas Nurse
Holy Hospital, Fullerton, CA
June 2012 - Present
Education:
Reference:
Dr. Harry L. Kelsey
Medical Director
Holy Hospital, Fullerton, CA
Email: hlkelsey@anymail.com