Hi there, I am looking for information on the nursing job market in Calgary for graduate nurses. Are there any full time positions available this coming summer? Ideally I would like to get hired for...
blissity replied to graduatenurse2014's topic in Canada
P.S. You can also try Olds, Ab which is 45 mins outside of Calgary. They are willing to take on new graduates if you show them willingness to commit to a year or two of work. Try giving the hiring...
blissity replied to graduatenurse2014's topic in Canada
Must be willing to relocate. Where are you applying? Is it mostly urban centres like Calgary? Try applying to rural north areas. E.g Slave lake, lac la Biche, Etc. Pick places that are maybe 1-2hrs...
P.S. You will not be getting charge responsibility of a unit right off the bat, and you are always given an orientation for a couple of weeks before you start which includes buddy shifts. When you go...
Don't waste money and time going back to school for just 'rural nursing'. When we graduate we are trained as 'generalists' so as long as you have a good solid understanding of the basics, everything...
blissity replied to MissElizabeth's topic in Canada
It's to chat about your preferences. The phone call is pretty easy going so really nothing to sweat about. They ask what positions you are looking for, where you want to work or are willing to go etc....
blissity replied to MissElizabeth's topic in Canada
AHS Candidate Management is a program I registered for when I initially signed up to make my profile on AHS website. This was the first email I received from them. " My name is T**** L*** L***** and I...
blissity replied to MissElizabeth's topic in Canada
I feel for your situation. Have you tried going through the AHS Candidate Management? That was how I landed my full-time job in Northern AB August 2013. I graduated from Ontario last June as well. My...
Well I was hoping to write the CRNE in Calgary and not have to transfer license to CARNA. I am just waiting for my CNO package right now to figure out whether they would do that for me or if I have to...
So should I be applying right now while I am still finishing up my consolidation? And just write in the resume that my graduation is June 2013 and CRNE exam + licensing is in progress? Or should I...
Well thats quite disheartening to hear. :/ I do have about 4 months worth of savings for this move and I know people there as well. I guess I will try to apply early by April and have a side-job lined...