Looking for RN work on Vancouver Island

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Hi,

I am a new graduate nurse from Queen's University. I got my first job (yay!) in home care, but it's really not my thing. I love the West Coast and have been looking to get work on Vancouver Island, focusing on Victoria. I am hard working and a quick learner and can provide references as needed. I went ahead and obtained my ACLS and I am registered with BCRNC. If you're keen, I'd love any information about nursing on the island, job opportunities, or any contacts for nursing in the area.

Thank you!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Moved to the Nursing in Canada forum

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I suggest going to Health Match BC website to find out if they can aid you in relocating and finding a job there. They also have job fairs and info sessions in Ontario couple times a year

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VI s a hard market to crack. I worked there a decade ago and it was a hard, long search to find a casual gig.

Hospitals there had a preference to hire local grads over experienced outsiders. Plus a lot of people who move to Victoria, Comox, Nanaimo seem to be married to nurses who want to work there.

a coworker with specialty experience relocated ther about four years ago and had to start off as a casual and took a while to land a permanent job.

the north end of the island and LTC might be easier to crack. Like north of Campbell River.

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Make home care nursing 'your thing' and work for a home care company that has locations across Canada. After establishing yourself as a competent home care nurse, apply within the company for positions that are in your desired location.

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