Opportunity knocks for Pema

20 Jun 2022

After spending two years in Perth working in a range of specialties in various private and public hospitals, Pema wanted to get back to nursing in her area of passion – critical care.

“I come from Bhutan and I had already worked for seven years as a nurse primarily in intensive care before coming to Australia,” she said.

“I really wanted to go back into this environmental and update my knowledge in this area which I really love.

“I was lucky to get a job opportunity to work in critical care here in Bunbury and I had always wanted to explore the South West region of Western Australia so I was really happy to accept the role.”

Pema has now worked at the hospital for six months and said she felt a part of the community.

“When you are newcomer you always worry that you may not be welcomed but I have not felt that, everyone is very supportive and welcoming and I feel like I am contributing to the health care of our community,” she said.

Pema said she had so far loved living in Bunbury too.

“It is a small community and very peaceful but there are so many activities to do in Bunbury and the surrounding areas,” she said.