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  1. 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...
  2. Where the heck are all the jobs?

    Depends on where and how far you are willing to go to work. There is always full time nursing positions. Don't give up hope just
  3. Landing a job with AHS

    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...
  4. Landing a job with AHS

    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...
  5. Rural nursing for new grads

    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...
  6. Rural nursing for new grads

    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...
  7. Jobs in AB?

    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....
  8. Jobs in AB?

    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...
  9. Jobs in AB?

    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...
  10. Graduating Nurse from Ontario Moving to Calgary

    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...
  11. Graduating Nurse from Ontario Moving to Calgary

    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...
  12. Graduating Nurse from Ontario Moving to Calgary

    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...