So... I've been reading and searching around the site, and so far all I saw were information last responded to 2 years ago. I've just moved here in Montreal last month as an immigrant with my family, and I'm crawling my way around here looking for answers. We don't know many, I'm afraid.
I searched the hospital websites and clinics, even non-nursing related jobs all require French. I'm due to start French classes in July (I had studied basic French in high school, and my basic is rusty), but I want to be able to earn income here and at the same time contribute towards my career progress.
However, in one of the old threads here someone said that a nurse registered from another country or area can obtain a working permit even if his/her documents for entry into the roll of OIIQ is still pending, I want to ask if this is true?
I tried calling OIIQ but they barely understand me (they are mostly francophone, as seen in their site where they say French is a must), and I'm still trying to figure out the local transportation and going around this huge area.
I just need clarifications, if anyone could be an angel and be of help, it would be very much appreciated.
Thank you so much Chinotto for offering to help. Did you take the OIIQ exams in English? Was it within reach and also in line with the NCLEX and other official Nursing Boards exams?
Also, after landing in Quebec I might have to spend like 1 year or more getting through with the OIIQ licensing process....during this period, are there other nursing jobs that I can do that don't require the license? Maybe some home-care or something related? Thank you so much for the reply.
chinotto_21
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Hi, I am a RN in Montreal. Feel free to ask me if you have any questions.