Personally handing in resumes AHS

[nrseam]

I have recently relocated to Calgary from Ontario and understand that the nursing job market is incredibly tough. I also understand that the majority of the job postings through AHS already have an internal candidate selected. I am going to start walking in to hospitals and visiting units to physically give my resume to unit managers but am hesitant to do this if it will hinder my chances of getting an interview. Does anyone know what the current consensus is on doing this? Thanks in advance!

[jmcl]

Unfortunately AHS is notoriously difficult to get in to unless you know someone/have connections somehow. I've heard that a lot of managers do not like it when you show up on the unit unannounced - a friend of mine tried this one day and left a few units crying because some of the unit clerks were so rude and wouldn't even let her see the manager or leave her resume.

I think the best way to do it, other than to just keep applying online, is to send the unit manager an email with your resume - that's how I got my most recent job with AHS. If you can find out their name, then their email is usually the standard [email protected]. I'm not sure how easy it is to find out their names unless you are internal, but if you know someone who works with AHS then they can look up the organizational charts and let you know.

Also, if you're willing to work a little bit outside of the city, then rural hospitals are usually more open to having you walk in and chat with the managers. Black Diamond seems to have a few postings on the site right now, might not be a bad way to at least get into AHS, and then you'll have a much easier time finding a job in the city.

Hope you get something soon!

[Maemir]

USA is open for nurses from Canada with US license if you are interested.