Moving from Winnipeg to Calgary

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Hello,

Due to some unforseen circumstances, I am making the move from Winnipeg to Calgary. Just wondering what the job market is like for RN BNs out there? It seems like its tough to get a job with AHS, are there other options for nursing jobs out there?

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Specializes in RETIRED Cath Lab/Cardiology/Radiology.

I did an online search and up popped at least three sources of RN jobs in Calgary: Indeed.com, Workopolis.com, Glassdoor.ca

I hope you find a good fit for you!

Good luck!

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I did an online search and up popped at least three sources of RN jobs in Calgary: Indeed.com, Workopolis.com, Glassdoor.ca

I hope you find a good fit for you!

Good luck!

AHS is the primary employer of nurses in Alberta. It can be hard to get hired. If you are ICU, OR or Emerg, you have a better chance.

I have a coworker who has been trying for an internal move to Calgary. He's had one interview in ten months.

Private LTCs or medi spas?

Alberta is a tough market. The degree is a given. There hasn't been a diploma RN graduate since 2009

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Specializes in ICU.

I did this exact move almost 6 years ago and was successful. I did not give notice in Winnipeg until I had landed something here. However I was successful for two reasons, there was a new hospital opening up at the time and I am specialized in critical care with experience.

You didn't say if you have experience and in what area. Can you elaborate? It is much harder to find employment with AHS right now as an external applicant. My suggestion is to apply for the jobs posted online that you are qualified for and don't be picky about the FTE. Most people get in casual to start lately.

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Hi! Thank you for the tip! I have experience in acute care and oncology as well as in geriatrics.

I am not picky whatsoever with positions..I just really wanna get my foot in the door.

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Specializes in ICU.

We are opening a huge new oncology centre with a year (I think, as it is under construction currently) at the Foothills Medical Centre. Keep your eyes peeled for positions there and specifically at Tom Baker Centre (the current oncology centre).

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We are opening a huge new oncology centre with a year (I think, as it is under construction currently) at the Foothills Medical Centre. Keep your eyes peeled for positions there and specifically at Tom Baker Centre (the current oncology centre).

The new cancer center in Calgary is not set to open until 2023

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Specializes in ICU.

Ah ok.

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