New grad unable to find job in Ontario

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I am feeling frustrated. Applied to over 60 jobs now and have heard nothing, not one call! All the people I know with jobs have gotten it through their consolidation/family connection.

What is there to do? The majority of postings have "requirements" that I do not possess and I apply anyways but clearly they will not take me.

Does anyone know good nursing agencies? Or ways to apply outside of Ontario? Or even in the states. Its Sept and not ONE call for an interview and I've had people check my resume for me.

Feeling so discouraged :( I had a friend who graduated last year and it took her over 9 months to find a job. Don't want that to be me.

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Wow! I'm a Canadian RN as well. I do know that the job market is very poor in Ontario. One thing to recommend is by networking. Use your preceptors/any nurses you know to help you get into a facility. Apply to the US of A as well. My advice is to really be persistent with applications, do not give up. You will get a job!!! Be determined! Also, try applying to LHSC- in London, Ontario. This hospital is huge and always hiring.

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Nope it was my roommates who used my account. She got hired on to her floor straight after her consolidation. Seems like thats how everyone is getting hired.

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Wow! I'm a Canadian RN as well. I do know that the job market is very poor in Ontario. One thing to recommend is by networking. Use your preceptors/any nurses you know to help you get into a facility. Apply to the US of A as well. My advice is to really be persistent with applications, do not give up. You will get a job!!! Be determined! Also, try applying to LHSC- in London, Ontario. This hospital is huge and always hiring.

How does one apply in US? Wouldn't I need to pass certain exam to qualify. I will look into the London hospital thank you.

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Specializes in OR/PACU/med surg/LTC.

Try rural. Even a few hours north of Toronto maybe. Don't give up hope. Did you try with the new grad initiative? I can't remember the website but it is a program that orientates you for 6 weeks to 6 months with the hope of hiring into a position afterwards.

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Try rural. Even a few hours north of Toronto maybe. Don't give up hope. Did you try with the new grad initiative? I can't remember the website but it is a program that orientates you for 6 weeks to 6 months with the hope of hiring into a position afterwards.

Thats where I have been doing most of my applying. And rural would be great if I had a car or if I moved. I've never lived away from home alone so it would be a BIG step.

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Specializes in OR/PACU/med surg/LTC.

It is a big step. I didn't have a car when I got my first job 9 hours away from home. I ended buying a used car and paid it off pretty quickly. Rural nursing, depending on where you are, can qualify for tuition assistant programs.

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Specializes in geriatrics.

If you want to work soon, small towns and rural areas north of the GTA (I don't mean Barrie) would be worth looking at. Moving away is a big step, but the reality is 8 months to one year of applications in saturated markets.

You are one of many searching for work. I went rural after graduating 5 years ago. The experience was worth it. My loans are paid, I bought my first home and I now live in a city again.

Good luck to you!

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