Registered Nurse Job Prospects Canada 2014

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Hi there,

I would like to ask about the current job prospects in Canada. I am a Canadian RN from Ontario having a hard time finding work. It is very difficult to get even a part time job, so casual is not really enough.

I would like to know how the job market is in British Columbia and Alberta right now as of 2014. If you guys have any information to add or advice, it would be gladly appreciated.

I am an RN in rural Manitoba and currently work at a 1.0 EFT and as much overtime as I want.

If you don't mind me asking what is the wage in Manitoba or rural in particular if it's different....

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If you don't mind me asking what is the wage in Manitoba or rural in particular if it's different....

I am year 3 and make 35.705 an hr.

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I am year 3 and make 35.705 an hr.

okay, comparable to BC- the overtime must be amazing

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okay, comparable to BC- the overtime must be amazing

i make over $110,000 a year.

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why are people so terrified of working rural?

oh well, more jobs for us rural folk i suppose!

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why are people so terrified of working rural?

oh well, more jobs for us rural folk i suppose!

A friend explained it to me. You live where you work. Everyone in the area knows where you work. They know everything about you. If they don't like you there is no escape.

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A friend explained it to me. You live where you work. Everyone in the area knows where you work. They know everything about you. If they don't like you there is no escape.

ah yes, but i am the one with the big pointy needle :D

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ah yes, but i am the one with the big pointy needle :D

Humour only works to a certain point. Stalking, verbal harassment in the grocery store, etc is no laughing matter. Just a huge safety concern.

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does it truly get that bad?

i currently live in a rural town (less then 5000) & one my close friends is RN in the ER. i asked her about this & she said she's surprised at how many strangers come into the ER.

if you're speaking from personal experience, may i ask what type of situations have occurred/what area of nursing this happens in?

also, is this complete fluff then?

Welcome BC - B.C.'s Labour Market Outlook

honestly, one of the reasons i want to become a nurse is because it's supposed to be 'recession proof'.

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Specializes in AC, LTC, Community, Northern Nursing.

I work rural our island has under 3500 people and have no issues. I also don't do anything that would make people talk. But i know a few of the teachers up here are party animals ;)

It is small town living. Everyone talks. There is about 100 versions of one story. I have never been harassed

Or feared formmy safety.

I like rural nursing. Takes a certain personality. I move every 2-3 yrs so that may be why too (i got itchy feet) lol

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150ish nursing jobs in this region are open right now.

no one to fill them

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.
why are people so terrified of working rural?

oh well, more jobs for us rural folk i suppose!

I don't think it is as much as being terrified but knowing themselves. Not everyone likes the feel of isolation, not everyone likes the feel of the nearest neighbor being a distance away, others it may be the travelling they have to do.

Who knows

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