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No cover gowns. Scrubs provided by hospital, colour identifies seniority. Change at work in locker room on the unit. Uniforms washed at the hospital also. Parents do not where any special clothing, just wash hands and alcohol rub also provided. Visiting is open no time restrictions, so many people coming and going.

Hi hjfrn Sarah here! No I haven't taken my CRNE yet. The province recruiter said that I will initially work with a temporary permit based on my UKCC pin and that they will support me in preparing for the exam when I'm over there. I am a bit stressed though as my general degree was back in 1993-1997. Since 1997 I have specialised in neonates, so I will have to swat up on all the general stuff. At the momment I'm waiting for a clinical interview to decide which hospital in BC I want to work at. But the person who is to interview me is on holiday! Hate all this waiting, but a guess I will have to be patient as I realise it can take months for it all to get sorted. Thanks, bye for now Sarah

HI Sorry I can't help with your question. But I am a uk neonatal nurse in the process of applying to British Columbia, which area of Canada are you going to? When you settle in to your job if you have any tips they will be greatly appreciated!! To that end any tips you have now would also be great as I'm just at the start of the process. Cheers Sarah

Hi KyatRN I,m also considering a move to BC. I phoned the recruiment office at Fraser Health (number on website) and they called me back within a few days. The lady I spoke to was very positive and helpful so it is worth a try. Also Hi Nessy I was wondering if you could tell me the size (number of cots) and level of care provided by the neonatal unit at the Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster as the recruiter didn't have the information to hand. She kept telling me about the Surrey Hospital, but I prefer the look of the New Westminster area. Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks Sarah.

Hi everyone I am right at the start of the process of planning to move to Canada. I have had a telephone interview with recruiters for BC province health authority who are looking to place experienced neonatal nurses within the health authorites of BC. I think I like the sound of Fraser health and Interior health but would like to know any information regarding Neonatal units in BC. I have nine years neonatal experience, currently a sister on a small 10 cot neonatal unit, which provides intensive care (2 cots). I am more of a country girl than a city girl, so I would prefer a smaller hospital. Also working under my UKCC licence until I pass my CRNBC, would I be paid as a new graduate or would they have to recognise my registration and experince in the UK and pay me accordingly. Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks Sarah.

Hi Fiona I'm new to allnurses, this is my first post! I am also considering a move to Canada BC. You sound further on than me, I haven't yet applied for my crnbc application pack, so any info you have will be appreciated. I am a neonatal sister with nine years experience here in the UK. I have had a pre-screen interview over the phone with BC pronvince health authority, who are recruiting NICU nurses for all the health authorities in BC. I think I like the sound of Fraser Health and Interior Health, I'm not really a city girl and would like a small NICU. I have a Bsc in Nursing studies, which was a four year general degree but by the time I actually registered the new classification was introduced so my UKCC registration is RN Adult. Will I need to go back to my University to get proof of the different hours of training I did in each speciality (ie, psychiactric, paediatric, community, maternal etc..). I aslo have a number of post registration qualifications in Neonatal nursing. I hope the process goes quickly for you, and that I can follow in your foot steps for advice and encouragement. Thanks Sarah.