Nursing Shortages In Manitoba?

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Specializes in Mental Health.

Hi, Would anyone know if there are currently RPN shortages in Manitoba, as I am interested in working in Winnipeg. I am an IEN and just wondered if there was a recruitment freeze in Manitoba like the rest of Canada.

Thanks, Nick.

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http://crpnm.mb.ca/CRPNM_v2/

Have a sniff around this site.

But remember, just because it's posted doesn't mean it will be filled.

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Specializes in Nephrology- Hemodialysis, Perioperative.

I'll be graduating the end of this month in Ontario and will be completing my senior practicum in Manitoba over the summer since I'll be moving there. Although I cannot speak for job availability in Winnipeg I do know that from talking to the human resources personal and recruiters from the various rural hospitals/ health authorities that they currently have a shortage of nurses in the more isolated areas (I'll be working appx an hour west of Winnipeg) and are currently offering isolation and relocation allowance in hopes of recruiting new nurses from out of province.

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.
I'll be graduating the end of this month in Ontario and will be completing my senior practicum in Manitoba over the summer since I'll be moving there. Although I cannot speak for job availability in Winnipeg I do know that from talking to the human resources personal and recruiters from the various rural hospitals/ health authorities that they currently have a shortage of nurses in the more isolated areas (I'll be working appx an hour west of Winnipeg) and are currently offering isolation and relocation allowance in hopes of recruiting new nurses from out of province.

I worked in Manitoba for 7 years before I moved on to broader horizons. I went back to attend a conference in December and Manitoba is actively recruiting. The conference was sponsored by the Nurses' Recruitment and Retention Fund and they ahd people from all the regional health authorities there to talk to potential new recruits. There is a relocation allowance of up to $5000 and isolation allowance for remote areas... but "an hour west of Winnipeg" isn't remote, so vbabcock06 won't be getting isolation pay. That's reserved for places like Thompson, Churchill, God's Lake, The Pas, Leaf Rapids, St Theresa Point, Island Lake, Garden Hill, Poplar River... Not that many of those places would be hiring new grads due to the lack of backup. You can check out vacancies on any of the regional health authorities' websites.

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Specializes in Nephrology- Hemodialysis, Perioperative.
I worked in Manitoba for 7 years before I moved on to broader horizons. I went back to attend a conference in December and Manitoba is actively recruiting. The conference was sponsored by the Nurses' Recruitment and Retention Fund and they ahd people from all the regional health authorities there to talk to potential new recruits. There is a relocation allowance of up to $5000 and isolation allowance for remote areas... but "an hour west of Winnipeg" isn't remote, so vbabcock06 won't be getting isolation pay. That's reserved for places like Thomspon, Churchill, God's Lake, The Pas, Leaf Rapids, St Theresa Point, Island Lake, Garden Hill, Poplar River... Not that many of those places would be hiring new grads due to the lack of backup. You can check out vacancies on any of the regional health authorities' websites.

Sorry for the misunderstanding, I didn't mean that I would be receiving both of those incentives where I will be, however, they are incentives that are currently being offered in Manitoba.

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.

I just wanted to clarify that. There are many areas of Manitoba that truly are cut off from the rest of the world, but none of them are within an hour of Winnipeg. We lived in Manitoba for 16 years and really loved it, but my career wasn't going to develop any further there so we had to leave. We still have many friends there and I've been back at least 6 times. It's a very friendly place to live, for sure.

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Specializes in med surg or.
Hi, Would anyone know if there are currently RPN shortages in Manitoba, as I am interested in working in Winnipeg. I am an IEN and just wondered if there was a recruitment freeze in Manitoba like the rest of Canada.

Thanks, Nick.

come on. work here. if your having troubles getting a job here then there is something wrong. should be no problem. look me up if you want help.

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Hi everyone & ilovebones,

I'm here in the states & sent in my IEN CRNM application in June. CRNM rejected my application because it was the old version & they have a new revised version coming soon. It's not available on their website yet. However, CRNM emailed me a list of their new requirements for IEN registration. It is pretty much the same, but CRNM now requires proof of Canadian residence, citizenship or work permit before they can proceed with RN registration.

Hence, I need to get a RN job & work permit before I can register my RN license. I have tried looking online for job openings...and no luck. I would appreciate any ideas for websites/hospitals/places/remote areas to search for job openings. Thanks

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.

For a list or Manitoba's regional health authorities and their respective websites, go here: Regional Health Authority of Manitoba. You can go to the region websites then their careers sections for current postings.

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Thank you for the info.

The CRNM registration services told me that some of their applicants have obtained jobs based on their foreign credentials before registering their RN licenses in Manitoba, Canada. It seems too good to be true.

I'm trying to be optimistic, but I kinda doubt that any employer would offer a RN employment before an evidence of eligibility for registration/licensure in Manitoba.

What do you think janfrn?

Are you aware of the changes in the CRNM IEN registration process?

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.

I wasn't aware of those changes, no. I used to have a connection at CRNM but she retired.

I would think the likelihood of finding a job based on credentials will really come down to what those credentials are. If you're a generalist-trained RN with strong English language skills, a wealth of acute care experience and a good track record, you should have a reasonable chance. Manitoba isn't a big province and the average human resources department is going to know what to look for when it comes to eligibility for registration. Really, what do you have to lose? CRNM already has some of your money...

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hahaha...thank you

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