Apologies for venting but I'm starting to think being an RPN has huge disadvantages regarding the job market in Toronto.
I graduated nearly a year ago, I got registered with CNO in January 2020 and only began seriously looking for hospital jobs in May. I've done a ton of online certificate training and I still can't get a call back. My resume and cover letter were reviewed by a professional and they advised it was perfect with some tweaking.
So, What gives? have I been out of school for "too long"?
Toronto is a tough job market. When I graduated in 2013 it took me about ten months to find my first rpn job. I got my RN license in July 2019, I just got my first RN job last week. It can take a lot of time unfortunately and it's definitely discouraging to keep applying and not even get a rejection email. Keep at it, it'll happen. Apply for every single job, even if it says they want two years of experience, a specific certification or whatever else.
If you drive, community nursing might be an option. I know hospital jobs are hard to get for RPNs especially new grads, so community is another area to work, if you are smart, you'll learn lot of skills in the community plus it's flexible.
They don't count my rpn experience so I'm starting at the bottom of the ONA pay scale which is $33.23 an hour at my hospital. With shift premiums and a holiday shift here and there my wage for one year should be about $68,000 before tax and other deductions.
They don't count my rpn experience so I'm starting at the bottom of the ONA pay scale which is $33.23 an hour at my hospital. With shift premiums and a holiday shift here and there my wage for one year should be about $68,000 before tax and other deductions.
PaedRN
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Big congratulations on your new job!
Care to share how much your starting pay is?