RN job situation in Ontario and BC

[12sonrisa, BSN]

Hey there!

I will likely be moving to Victoria, BC or one if the university cities in Ontario next summer for my husband's PhD. I'm wondering what the job situation is like in those areas.

I have been working as an RN for 1 year this September and have outpatient hemodialysis and inpatient adolescent mental health experience. Hoping for either a community health job working with low-income/homeless population or inpatient mental health/addictions. But of course I will work wherever there is a job!! It took me 5 months to get hired after I graduated last year in Calgary and that was in hemodialysis after doing my preceptorship there. I couldn't move at that point though due to my husband being in school. I'm hoping it won't be quite so bad since I have a year of experience now but would love any insight and advice you have to offer!! Thanks in advance!!

[Parrhesia, BSN, RN]

Hello,

I'm from BC and working as a CHN with the Indigenous population. It's great that you have those experiences! It will surely take you somewhere. I know the BC health authorities are always looking for MH&A and community health nurses. I see more openings with Vancouver Coastal Health - in DTES, but I'm sure VIHA (Vancouver Island Health Authority), which is where Victoria belongs, is also looking for nurses specialized in the areas that you have experience in.