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Hello, I am trying to learn celsius, and I have the formula for conversion but it will be difficult to convert this in my head without a calculator. Could anyone post the normal temperature range in celsius? Also what would be considered a fever in celsius? Any helpful links would be so appreciated! Thank you

I have been offered a .72 or a .68 position. About how many shifts biweekly would that amount to? They are a mix of 12's and 8's. I am not used to seeing positions displayed like this. Thanks!

I have a job offer right now and having such a hard time deciding about the job. I am a RN from the US and this will be my first RN job in Canada. It is an adult and pediatric PAR. I come from 2 years working in an adult ICU. I am a little worried about the orientation the employer is willing to offer-which is only 2 weeks. I have never worked with pediatrics as young as 2 days old and will be working days and nights ( with only one other RN). It is a huge move- and the employer did say if for some reason I didn't work out (after I have worked the 250 hours) my registration with the province would have to be cancelled. Could some PAR/PACU RN's share their thoughts about this? Especially regarding Peds PACU???? Thank you

Thank you all for the comments. I'd like to think I would do well and learn quickly but I am nervous about it. Partly because although I have worked in the US, this will be my first job in the Canadian system.

This particular PAR does Orthos, Pediatrics (as young as under 6 months old), GYN, Bowel, some Neuro, ENT, Urology, emergency trauma. They do not do any vascular surgeries, thoracic, or open heart. They seem to think 2 weeks is adequate for on the job training. I have absolutely no experience with PAR and no experience with pediatrics! Because I have no experience with PAR, it is hard for me to comprehend what is an adequate amount of training. When I trained to ICU, I had almost 12 weeks of orientation.

I have an interview coming up for the PAR unit. I do have some ICU background but have never worked in PAR. What are some questions that I should ask the manager during the interview? Also If any PAR RN's would like to share what a typical shift looks like and commonly used meds etc... that would be so helpful! Thank You! Also, when I spoke with them briefly, the manager said I would get only 3 weeks of training. Is this adequate?

Well as far as jobs on Vancouver Island- that is a really tough one. I have had calls from them, but it's like they are not really serious about hiring. I thought I had a job with them but when it came down to an actual start date, all communication came to a complete halt and the manager stopped returning my phone calls. I've run into this over and over with them.

Thanks, I just wanted to make sure as I am internationally educated and wanted to make sure that was correct. It does seem odd that a 0.56 would be benefited.

the employer stated that position is benefited. unless i am misunderstanding, this is what was stated to me; "it is a part time 0.56 position. but you may have the option of working full time hours as someone is on maternity leave. you still own the regular line accruing benefits etc, but you obtain the full tie hours from the temporary position. "

I have been offered a part time benefited position 0.56 with a health authority in Canada. Can anyone explain to me what a 0.56 would be entitled to? That is, if I work a 0.56 will I get all benefits? Will I need to pay a higher premium? How exactly does this work here in Canada? Thanks so much!!!!

I was wondering about Alberta as well. I don't want to go through Alberta RN registration if the job outlook isn't any better. I think it's about $500 to apply for Rn registration in Alberta.

Okay- long story short. I have residency in Ontario near the Michigan border. I am back and forth to Michigan for work and I currently work in an ICU. I cannot work in Ontario due to not having a baccalaureate in nursing. I registered with CRNBC in 2008 while I was waiting for my permanent residency in Canada. I already have taken the CRNE and need to just work the 250 hours for CRNBC for completion. And I am applying to jobs with my Ontario address.

Hello, I recently received permanent residency in Canada. I am from the U.S. and have been an RN for over 8 years and currently work in an ICU. I have been registered with CRNBC for quite some time, already have taken and passed the CRNE and only need to complete the 250 practice hours to obtain full licensing. I have applied to numerous RN positions ( 34 to be exact) all across BC and I can't seem to even land an interview. I am running out of time as I need to complete the 250 hours for CRNBC before December. Can someone give me insight or some help on my situation? And why are there so many casual positions? I have even applied to these just to get my foot in the door in a BC hospital- no luck here either. Is it because I am American, therefore U.S. trained and so they are not interested in hiring me? I am not applying as an international RN because I am a permanent resident of Canada. I just can't move yet because I don't have a job. Help

Hello, Here in the states most RN's have the option to get their higher nursing degrees online (ie ADN to BSN). I am wondering if Canadian RN's also have this option? Does it vary by province? Thanks.

Can someone explain what it is to be a "casual RN" in Canada? Can anyone share some experiences with being a casual RN? Do you get any benefits? Are you paid more? And generally speaking, do you get enough hours? What are the advantages and disadvantages? And why so many casuals in BC? The hospital I am applying to in BC has 87 RN positions, and 80 of those are " casual" yikes!!! Thank you!