Hi there, I'm a UK nurse and wish to immigrate from UK to Calgary and work as an RN. However, I'm just back from a trip to Calgary with my OH as it was a recce trip. Unfortunately, I have now found out that I may not be awarded a Temporary Work Permit (I'm a Project 2000 nurse) as I may not have enough Obstetrics in my training (I was told by a lady from Calgary Health who I met with during my trip that this will be highly likely). I was aware that it may be case before coming on our recce trip but understood that Cal Health would have helped me deal with this and allowed me to work in an Obs unit as a Grad Student and gain the relevant experience that way. However, this is not going to be the case.
Anyway, to the point, I was wondering if there are any UK Nurses who have trained from the year 2000 onwards (who are Registered General Nurses) and who have not had this problem. Did you get your WP ok and are you working in Canada now??
I guess if it has to be it has to be and I'll have to suck it up and do the course (i'm waiting to hear - I won't find out for around 8weeks or so, but I feel it will be the state of play).
Any advice would be gratefully received. Also if you did any courses in the UK or know of any that would get me through (apart of course from doing the 18month conversion course and becoming a midwife!)
I loved Calgary though and have previously been to Toronto before. Canada is a fabulous country and I feel it is the right place for our family - I actually feel at home there.
Thank you in advance.
JT