About Plexus
Plexus Nursing Recruitment provides a free recruitment service for overseas nurses who are seeking healthcare jobs in Australia and New Zealand.
If you live abroad in the UK, USA, Canada or Western Europe or have nursing experience in any of these countries then Plexus can help you find your ideal healthcare job.
Plexus has a unique place in healthcare recruitment because every staff member has extensive experience in the Australian Healthcare industry in both clinical and recruitment roles which enables and assists us in sourcing nurses from overseas to fill the large number of vacancies in Australia and New Zealand. Most of the Plexus team have actually immigrated to Australia, so we understand the ups and downs of the process from both the sides of the equation.
We have already fought our way through the paperwork so you don't have to - sit back and let us do the hard work.
Company Philosophy
Plexus provides a seamless, efficient and hassle-free transition into Australian healthcare jobs for overseas trained healthcare professionals. Plexus treats all candidates with respect and honesty to ensure that their needs are met.
Plexus Staff
Cathy Portelli RN
Cathy is a Registered Nurse who completed her training in Melbourne, Australia. After completing her degree she then specialised in Intensive Care Nursing before moving on to Cardio-Thoracic Nursing. She later moved interstate and took on the role of ANUM of a High Dependency Unit in the Private Hospital Sector and over saw the recruitment of new staff to the Unit. She has gained vast experience in relocating through moves to the U.S.A and Singapore. She now heads the Nursing Recruitment arm of Plexus.
Gillian Emond BSc MCSP
Gillian is a physiotherapist who comes originally from Scotland. She worked as a department manager in the NHS giving her significant recruitment experience. She emigrated to Australia in 2000 and has worked at the University of Melbourne as a lecturer on the Physiotherapy degree course while also undertaking research towards her PhD degree. She is thoroughly enjoying her role as MD of Plexus and has overseen our huge rise in popularity amongst candidates and clients.
Barb Kelly RN
Barb has over 20 years experience as a health professional and Manager working across the non-government, public health and private hospitals and community based sectors giving her a comprehensive understanding of how the respective health services function. As a senior manager in a leading Melbourne health service, she has many years experience in the recruitment of health professionals ranging from nurses to Psychiatry consultants. She joins the Plexus team to lead our specialist Psychiatric recruitment team.
Donna Johnson
Originally from Sydney, Donna completed her undergraduate degree in Health Services Management and worked in medical recruitment at one of New South Wales metropolitan hospitals. She moved to Melbourne four years ago and continued her career in medical recruitment at one of Victoria's leading teaching hospitals. Donna is the font of all knowledge with all the administrative demands of medical boards, visa processing and relocation managemnt. She will help you organise viewings of houses, bank accounts, tax details, health insurance and all the details that are so important when planning your move. She is also the organiser to all our welcome packs!
Sally Edwards RN
Sally has had 18 years nursing experience in both the private and the public sector covering General Nursing, Midwifery, Neonatal Care and Maternal and Child Health Nursing. She has been part of the Plexus team since its launch and despite being part time she is now our "go to" team member on any number of issues.
Greta Wilson
Greta comes from a background of practice management within the radiology/oncology sphere. She has also worked for some of Australia's leading medical publications so brings to the team a wealth of knowledge in these areas. She is enjoying her recruitment experience and has already shown an aptitude for establishing a strong rapport with both candidates and clients.
Paula Craine
Paula has been an ESL teacher for years. She is also fluent in several languages and assists with translations if required. Paula has relocated many times in her life and has a keen understanding of what our candidates require when they land so has been instrumental in putting together out Welcome package. She is also able to source schools, accommodation, special interest groups across the country.
Julie McDonald
Julie is a UK Certified Accountant who also has relocated with her family within Europe and Australia. She has experience in various financial areas including funds management and the not-for-profit sector. She is enjoying her role as Plexus Accounts Manager.
Dr Berthold Weitkamp FRCA FANZCA
Originally from Germany, Berthold completed his undergraduate training at the University of Munster before moving to the UK to complete his specialist training in Anaesthetics (FRCA). He then moved to Australia in 1998 and completed a 1-year training post. On his return he worked as a consultant in the north east of England but returned to Australia permanently in 2000. He became a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and now holds a consultant post at a major teaching hospital in Melbourne.
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