Province Relocation

To answer the OP's actual questions... You will need to apply for the NCLEX through the SRNA but can write it anywhere. You have to apply through the province where you were educated, and once you've passed the exam you'll also have to take out initial registration there before applying to CARNA. It's a bit of a cash grab, IMO. You can certainly apply for jobs before you've succeeded with the NCLEX, with the caveat that your ongoing employment would be contingent on passing. You'd work as a graduate nurse until you have your proof of passing. But... and here's the thing. As previously stated the nursing situation in Alberta is pretty sad at the moment. There have been ongoing reports of severe understaffing in some ERs, with the usual promises of "any day now we'll hire some more staff" without any actual action. Every weekend there are hundreds of hours of overtime being worked, but the ERs are still understaffed. That speaks volumes. It says that even when there's a crisis, there won't be a loosening of the purse strings. Be prepared for a long period of casual work and unpredictable income.