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Hmmm - I feel pretty much like I am being ripped off. I travelled 100km between clients over 4 days which is a fair nit if not being covered for gas - never mind wear and tear on my car! The hourly rate is under $14 too. We are given specific days off, and HAVE to be available on our working days, even though they may only have a few hours work - so have to wait around in case they have any work suddenly come up. I have tried to get PSW work in hospitals, but in Ontario, they require a PSW certificate Thanks for your input :)

Hi I know thisis a forum for nurses, but I have seen a few support workers around on other posts. I am waiting for CNO to work through my application for eligibility to sit the CRNE. In the mean time, I have secured work as a PSW in home care. I just wated to see the pay and conditions are being offered in home health care. I receive a low hourly rate, and they pay travel time between clients. My clients are separated by 15 minute windows to allow travel. The travel time is taken from google maps - so if that says 7 mins, that is what you are paid for - does not take into account traffic, weather conditions etc. I have just found out that they dont pay mileage! So I use my own fuel to travel from client to client. Is this how it usually is? I know that we should not be paid for mileage and travel time to the first clients house, but surely mileage expenses should be paid for work travel? As i am new to canada, I am not sure if this is the norm - so thought I would ask on here...... Would love to compare notes with other home care workers. :)

Hi For mine, I have used powerpoint as a presentation tool - minimal, but effective. I also took several copis pf the presentation as a handout to give to them afterwards - my old manager still has my interview handout on my file so it must have been okay. They are usually short - have they given you a time frame? Make sure you stick to the time - no less and no more - and practice well to keep to time. I would say you are on the right track for content - think of the differences they would be looking for between and Band 5 and a Band 6 in the way you would make a difference. Personally I love presentations, because for that short space of time in the interview, you are confident in what you are saying and what you want to put across to them! Good luck!

Really? Where did you read this?

My problem isn't my wait - I don't think any of the IENs mind waiting - it is the inconsistency and the lack of transparency - the misinformation of what you get told on one occasion and is changed on the next occasion. The CNO changed the way they receive applications to make it quicker, but nothing seems to have changed. Most applicants would appreciate having a time frame to work to - and from my research into the problems people are having with the CNO, this seems to be the main problem. If I get ill, I could have IENs looking after me too, so yes, I want them to check credentials and check them thoroughly - but they should also have time frames to work to. Getting visas is a similar process, but at least you are informed of any problems, and also know the approximate time frame. There seem to be plenty of employment opportunities where I am - but I cant even work as a carer while I wait........so being de- skilled as the months and months go by..........and my only gripe is not knowing when it is going to end.

I am under no illusion about the job situation for nurses in Canada as are many of the nurses waiting for licensure in their various provinces - But it is very frustrating when the CNO are not transparent with their processes and when you call them you are given different information (or misinformation) each time. The current employment situation for nurses anywhere makes absolutely no difference to the nurses patiently waiting for the CNO - they would appreciate the opportunity to put their skills on the market for potential employers to make the decision - but are facing lengthy inconsistent waits through the CNO with very little information being given.

Hi - I am an RN (uk) awaiting accreditation from CNO - I have been told that to work as a PSW in Ontario you have to have the PSW certification from an approved school. Not sure whether being registered in canada already makes any difference....

It isnt as simple as that.you need to apply to the nursing body for the province you would like to work in. They check all your credentials and advise as to whether your qualifications and experience are enough to sit the CRNE. It is quite a long winded process......depending on the province (i think some are quicker than others)You cant just sit the CRNEHope that helps

I worked in the UK. I sent my application in in the summer, but unfortunately there was a problem getting my transcripts which I didn't know about (they got lost twice.???) so CNO finally got them in october.

I am waiting as well. It is frustrating, but there will be an end to it one day. I have been trying to get work as a PSW, but not been successful, as here in Ontario they require a PSW certificate, and wont accept references and 24 years of experience as a registered nurse. I am getting pretty bored waiting, which is made even worse by not being able to do any studying etc until I have the letter of direction from CNO.It would be nice of there was an approx time frame, but it seems some people have written their exam within a yearof applying, others are still waiting 2 years down the line!

Just found this info which backs up why they should not be used http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2571334/

Hi Foleys can be used as an emergency measure to keep a tract open, but should not be used for feeding. Besdies the fact that foleys are not manufactured for this purpose, they do not have a retention device to keep the tube in tthe correct position with the balloon at the entrance to the tract - this has led to problems with leakage out of the stoma onto the skin - as well as a possibility of the catheter migrating. I know in the UK they used to be used on infants, but that was quite some time ago, and I think that it is not considered safe practice any more. Iwould say emergency useonly -hopefully that is what they are after.