The Canadian Nurses Associations predicts that a staggering 60,000 nurses will be needed by 2022 in order to fill labour shortages. Nurses are highly sought after throughout the country, in both urban and rural areas.
As the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) is predicting a continued shortage of nurses in the future, nursing jobs in the country are more plentiful than ever. Internationally educated nurses may apply to work temporarily in Canada.
Temporary residency for foreign trained nurses may be achieved if the applicant secures a valid job offer and subsequently, a work permit.
To begin this process, an applicant with a nursing degree from outside Canada must have their educational credentials assessed. Since educational credentials can be assessed from both inside and outside Canada, applicants are given the option to remain in their country of residence during the assessment process. (CIC news)
Before beginning this process. Keep in mind that a Nursing qualification is required, at least a RN, LPN or BSc Nursing certificate.
You are eligible for the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) if you:
• Graduated from a College or University Nursing program outside Canada
• Have never worked as a Nurse in Canada vefore
• Want to work as a Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) in Canada
Steps involved to work as a Nurse in Canada
• National Nursing assessment Service/IELTS Examination
• Apply to a province
• Processing work permit
Do you know?
The national average salary for a Nurse is $116,351(Per Annum) in Canada. (Glassdoor, 2019)
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