Questions Regarding RURAL nursing in alberta/ applying in alberta/ scared of no job

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Hello,

Im currently in the after degree program at the university of alberta, a little more than a year left.

I was wondering if anybody had any details regarding rural nursing in alberta.

What are the advantages to rural nursing?

I hear that there is a student loan repayment incentive for rural registered nurses, is this true?

One of the reasons I entered this program just a year ago was because of the apparently huge availability of registered nursing jobs in Alberta. Just my luck that this has now changed. Am I totally screwed?

Does being male give me any sort of advantage in the job market?

Thanks so much appreciate any responses

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Hello,

Im currently in the after degree program at the university of alberta, a little more than a year left.

I was wondering if anybody had any details regarding rural nursing in alberta.

What are the advantages to rural nursing?

I hear that there is a student loan repayment incentive for rural registered nurses, is this true?

One of the reasons I entered this program just a year ago was because of the apparently huge availability of registered nursing jobs in Alberta. Just my luck that this has now changed. Am I totally screwed?

Does being male give me any sort of advantage in the job market?

Thanks so much appreciate any responses

Working in certain rural communities would qualify you for Canada Student Loan forgiveness.

There is more information on this website:

Family Doctors and Nurses Can Get Canada Student Loan Forgiveness

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Specializes in geriatrics.

The job market across AB is terrible, due to funding cuts. However, most of the small towns in AB, especially the North Zone are desperate for staff. AHS is no longer providing contract relief and small towns are not a huge draw.

If you are willing to go rural, once you're hired with AHS, you're considered an internal applicant which affords priority with future postings.

The fact that you're male won't necessarily give you an advantage. Depends on the unit and the manager. I've worked with men who couldn't lift properly and weren't willing to work. Not implying that is you, just that gender isn't necessarily a factor.

Also keep in mind that there are other Provinces and eventually, the nursing climate will change.

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