How can i be a nurse in canada?

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hi guys anyone here from the philippines who works in canada? can anyone here tells me the process of landing a job in canada? ill be graduating this march and i'd like to make my cards well in shape..

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
hi!

another follow-up..

sorry if I will ask the same questions, I just want to ask questions my way..

I am a registered nurse in the Philippines. I'm about to enter Canada (British Columbia) in months time but not as a nurse but under a different work. I am planning to pursue my profession once I get there, my problem is I don't have a work experience at hospitals. Will it be easier to process everything when I'm there? Anyone who knows the requirements in BC? I know I have to sit on a CRNE, but what else should be done? Do I have to continue studying because I don't have a required work experience?

Any replies that would answer my query will be very much appreciated.

Thank you very much

Before you can work in the healthcare setting you will need a medical unless you are going the PR route and already had one. Makes no difference where you are the process for foreign trained nurse will still the same. Would probably be easier to start the process now and once in Canada you can change your address with them. The province college will say whether you need to make any hours up and they should be able to be done in Canada

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thank you silverdragon102 :nuke:

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.

The College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia has an excellent website with literally hundreds of pages of information available at the click of a button. I'm surprised that people don't check there first to see if their questions are answered factually and clearly. http://www.crnbc.ca/RegRenewal/Applying.aspx

Each province has its own requirements and processes. All provinces require an assessment of the applicant's education and experience. Some provinces will require an IEN to complete a bridging program or some additional education before granting registration. BC requires 250 hours of supervised work experience with a Canadian employer, in addition to a passing grade on the CRNE before complete registration is possible. A lack of nursing experience may not hamper your application for registration but it will hinder your search for employment. More and more employers are now insisting on a minimum of 2 years' full time, paid, licensed work experience.

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hi!

another follow-up..

sorry if I will ask the same questions, I just want to ask questions my way..

I am a registered nurse in the Philippines. I'm about to enter Canada (British Columbia) in months time but not as a nurse but under a different work. I am planning to pursue my profession once I get there, my problem is I don't have a work experience at hospitals. Will it be easier to process everything when I'm there? Anyone who knows the requirements in BC? I know I have to sit on a CRNE, but what else should be done? Do I have to continue studying because I don't have a required work experience?

Any replies that would answer my query will be very much appreciated.

Thank you very much

It is going to depend 100% on the type of visa that you are going to Canada under. If it is a temporary work visa, you will not be permitted to work for any other employer with that one. You may be able to get licensed, but the visa that you more than likely will be under will not permit you to work there as an RN.

Please check the specifics of the visa that you are going there under as well as the requirements of the employer that has hired you and is sponsoring you for the visa. They may have a large cancellation clause in the contract that you signed.

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helo guys

i have follow question up

pls bear with me im here in province in cebu because of lack of computers in my place i have limited time access to the computer

im newly registered nurse here in the philippines no experience yet my 2nd bachelor degree

im thinking of applying to vancouver canada because i have a brother who live their i think he is already a canadian citizen

some here say about applying in canada

they say all nurses applying for canada have to undergo schooling again

because of the equivalent

i dont now what they mean or sayin

i have no idea going to canada as in zero

do i have to study again? before i can get a job in canada

and may last question

beacuse of limited budget we have

anyone have idea how much will i spend going to canada?

may 2nd option is going australia

i have already idea how much i will spend

they say at least 15,000 aus$ exchange rate of 37 equivalent to php 555,000

may question is cheaper to go australia or canada?

If you apply in a Country which is part of British Commonwealth such as Canada, Australia and New Zealand you are required to study again except.

I think its better in Canada compare here in Australia, since I've been living here for 16 years and working as a registered nurse with speciality in critical care and mental health. The cost of living in Australia is more expensive than Canada.

Most Australian nurses migrate in Canada or even UK and middle east and never come back....

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Since I'm Australian citizen, is it easier to apply first for working holiday visa and when I'm there already I could fix my registration to become a Registered nurse in Canada and apply for PR?.

I heard if you are applying for a PR you have to wait at least 4 years to know the result if your application is successful.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
Since I'm Australian citizen, is it easier to apply first for working holiday visa and when I'm there already I could fix my registration to become a Registered nurse in Canada and apply for PR?.

I heard if you are applying for a PR you have to wait at least 4 years to know the result if your application is successful.

Doesn't matter on what citizen you are the issue is going through the province nursing board and what they say about your transcripts. Most come on a temp work permit and get PR once in Canada with a firm offer from employer. Some provinces nurses can apply the PNP route which means get PR a bit quicker and apply for initially along with TWP

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thank you suzanne4 and janfrn for your replies.. it helps a lot..thanks...

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