Nurse Recruitment

There is currently a high demand for nurses in Canada. The pandemic has resulted in a perpetual shortage of nurse practitioners and the government’s top priority is to hire more nurses and welcome newcomers with nursing experience.

Do you want to become a nurse in Canada? Are you looking for ways to advance your career and improve your quality of life? If so, then keep reading!

Steps for BSc Nursing Registered Nurses to follow to obtain registration to work in Ontario, Canada.

If you are a BSc Nursing registered nurse with your respective Nursing Registration body and have worked for at least three (3) years after graduation, these are the steps to follow:

1st Step

Contact The National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS). They charge USD 650, they will require your educational documents i.e. academic certificates & transcripts, good conduct, etc.

NB: Kenyan nurses don’t need to do IELTS (Kenyan study programs and work environment is all in English).

If your first language is either English or French, you may not have to complete language testing, but you must meet the following criteria:

  1. The main language where you live and work must be English or French and your nursing education program of instruction was in English or French. Online and distance education programs are not accepted.
  2. Show evidence that you have safely practiced nursing within the last two (2) years, where services were provided and the main language used was English of French

https://www.nnas.ca/application-process-overview

The purpose of the NNAS application process is to create an Advisory Report that includes an evaluation of your education, based on Canadian standards and comparing it to current Canadian nursing requirements. This section lists each of the steps you will need to take in order to complete your NNAS application.

2nd Step

  1. The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) will do their assessment and allow you to book and sit The National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) exam.
  2. Once you do your NCLEX-RN exam and pass, CNO will register and allow you to practice.
  3. You also need a Canadian employer to upload your signed job contract guaranteeing you full-time employment for two(2) years. MIC Home & Healthcare Inc. will do that and employ you for two(2) years.
  4. After working in Canada for two(2) years you will qualify for Permanent Residency in Canada and all your dependents qualify along with you.

3rd Step

Prepare to write and pass the NCLEX-RN exam.

4th Step

Registration by CNO, Canada. Registration will have a restriction to practice until you obtain your work permit from immigration.

5th Step – Work Permit Application

Sign a work contract with MIC Home & Healthcare, Inc. to enable us upload the contract to immigration for work permit processing.

This is the most difficult part for most Internationally Educated Nurses (IEN) since the applicant is not a Canadian Permanent Resident or a Canadian citizen, you need an employer guaranteeing you full time employment for two (2) years.

Knowing the challenges I faced having my Kenyan work experience recognized, MIC Home & Healthcare, Inc. offers support and employs Registered Nurses (RNs).

6th Step

Job placement and settlement services once you arrive in Canada.

What are the benefits to working as a Nurse in Canada?

Highly Competitive Salary

One significant advantage of working as a nurse in Canada is the earning potential. The typical Canadian nurse makes $65,000 per year, which is competitive when compared to a number of other affluent nations. This makes nursing a financially stable and secure career choice.

Workplace Environment

Though working conditions vary from country to country, Canada is widely recognized as having a good working environment. This is especially true for nurses, who are often under a great deal of stress and pressure. In Canada, nurses are rewarded for their hard work and dedication, and are held in high esteem by the general public.

Health Insurance Coverage

The healthcare system in Canada provides employees with access to comprehensive health insurance plans that cover them and their families. This is just one of the many advantages of working in healthcare in Canada.

Child Care Services

Did you know that in Canada, working parents have access to a facility for qualified nurses who need child care assistance? To ensure that the children of nurses who work odd hours are cared for, many hospitals and institutions provide child care services where the children may be cared for on an as-needed basis.

Job Security

Registered Nurses (RNs) are a vital part of the healthcare system. In order to meet the national ratio of RNs to people, Ontario needs at least 17,000 more RNs. RNs play an important role not only in hospitals, but also in private home care, small clinics, and health promotion. The high quality of healthcare in Canada is due in large part to the skilled nurses who provide care to patients.

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