Fully licensed IEN in Nova Scotia difficulty finding work

[Aj04]

Are there any IENs presently in Nova scotia trying to get a job in an Acute care facility and having difficulty? I travelled here in January with the purpose of taking the CRNE and at the same time to look for a job so I can apply for my work permit.I have since cleared the exam and got my new CRNNS license but so far no job offer.I have submitted numerous online applications thru capital health but no success so far.The thing is I have seen the same job being reposted 2-3 times and how come my application has not even progressed to the interview stage. I sent them few follow-up emails asking wether they consider IENs for the job and not just canadian trained nurses,their answer is,"It is their way of building a case to the HRDC that a position can not be filled-up by canadians".That is fine,but for a period of 3-4 months?I am now thinking that maybe they find my experience not suited even though my previous and most recent experience matched the job requirements being advertised. I am an old nurse 15+ years experience in Med-Surg,Orthopedics and neonatal nursing.Anybody out there,fellow IENs having the same predicament as mine? Or are there anybody who has the exact opposite to my story? please share..I am now nearing the end of my legal stay and thinking about the 5months just gone like that...no job & finance depleted.It is very disheartening.....

[Fiona59]

Most companies/health regions clearly state something along the lines of "only selected applicants will be contacted". If you apply on line, the successful entry of the application is considered contact. Unsolicited applications are never responded to, in my experience. It's been over 30 years since I recieved "a thank you for your application" postcard.

[silli6pence]

I am an IEN awaiting results from the february exam. after having completed the LONG and DIFFICULT process required to become an rn here in NS i have come to understand NS is NOT hiring any nurses as there is currently a freeze on hiring province wide. from what i understand, you can find work in nursing home.