vulnerable sector police check in toronto while job searching?

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hi there fellow nurses,, my concern is regarding the vulnerable sector check here in toronto... im currently looking for RPN employment and some of the job postings i see require vulnerable sector police check etc... my question is will i be able to get one even if i dont have job offer yet? because i heard it takes 10-12 long weeks to get it processed.. im currently in a hurry as i need to get RPN safe practice before december 2014 or else my license will be revoked and im wondering if i can have a vulnerable police sector check etc in hand before i even get an interview or whatsoever... im kinda worried if ever i get an interview (hopefully) lets say around july or august then have to wait for another 10-12weeks for the police check... time is not really on my side here :( thanks for all your help :)

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

No you don't need a job to get a police check. I have heard it takes about 6 weeks.

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Specializes in geriatrics.

As long as your police clearance is in progress, you're fine to interview. Employers will interview you, they just won't allow you to begin working without it.

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Specializes in L&D, med/surg, ER.

yeah like the post before said ... you don't need a job to get a police clearance AND you get the clearance very fast as well.

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Depends on the police station as well, in ottawa i was able to get it on the spot just had to pay a little extra

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yeah like the post before said ... you don't need a job to get a police clearance AND you get the clearance very fast as well.

Maybe where you are but in some areas it can take a couple of weeks. Some detachments will do them quickly but at a surcharge if you don't live in that particular town. Edmonton used to take forever and St. Albert was pdq (for a fee). Haven't had to do one for a while, so it's probably changed.

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

Toronto takes weeks.

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So is it possible to

1. Apply for RCMP Vulnerable sector check. ask RCMP to send it to me. then look for jobs?

thx

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If you're in Toronto and willing to pay the extra money you can get cleared in 72 hours. Toronto Police Service :: To Serve and Protect

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