International travel dialysis nurse

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I currently work as an RN in the states. I have worked as a travel nurse in dialysis in the states. Now I would like to work in Canada but do not know where to begin in this seemingly daunting process. Has anyone from the states ever worked in any of the Canadian provinces? I have so many questions regarding this matter. Please help me!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

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Have you started your registration process with the provincial college of RN's in the province where you wish to live and work?

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I have not started anything yet. I do not even know where to begin with the process. I would like to work either in British Colombia or Ontario.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

A lot of nurses in most provinces are struggling to find work. BC and ON are probably the hardest ones to find work. My suggestion is check out the requirements and process for International trained nurse for ON and BC colleges of RN websites and starting point would be NNAS as all International nurses have to go through this process if they are not a resident in Canada and not worked as a nurse in Canada.

If you are a US citizen then you are able to use NAFTA however you will need a employer's letter and I am not sure but also a FT ob which may be difficult in the current climate

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Thanks for taking the time to reply to my messages. I will check NNAS. I would like to do travel nursing there. I would consider other provinces as well but those are my two main desires. I would even consider Alberta if it comes down to it. What is NAFTA and FT OB? I have so much to learn lol. Where are you living? Are you from the USA? Thanks again for helping me.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

I live in Nova Scotia and I moved from the UK back in 2008. Passed CRNE in 2010 and been working ever since.

NAFTA = The North American Free Trade Agreement and if a US citizen you are able to work in Canada easier than lots of other citizens. FT = Full time ON = Ontario

Alberta (AB) is having bigger problems that BC and ON so really I would suggest getting registration sorted first and then look for a employer. Process can take several months to a 1 or just over so plenty of time to research

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Thanks. I am horrible at acronyms sorry. That's a positive that it's a little easier for Americans to work there. I know that there are still big challenges. I bet Nova Scotia is nice.

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