How to find work as a R.N. in Toronto, Canada?
I am currently studying to get my Bachelor Degree in Nursing to become an R.N. and I plan to, with-in two years of graduating, to move to Toronto, Canada. I know a decent amount about the immigration process, but I do not know about finding work. Would I be able to secure a job before moving, or would I have to wait till after the move? All and any help is very much appreciated. I currently live in Orlando, Florida in the U.S.
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What country do you live in NOW? Nurses in Canada are a "in demand job category " so if you become a graduate RN in your own country, a Immigration application to come to Canada would be "fast tracked " as we need more nurses here. You must apply and be accepted BEFORE you can seek work in Canada. No employer can hire you with out actually seeing your work visa papers, and your Social Insurance Number card, that proves that you are legal to work here in Canada. You will also need to sit a "qualifying exam " and get your Ontario "right to practise " certificate. Obviously you are fluent in English so that testing won't be needed. The Ontario Nurses Association is the Provincial licensing body, for RN's. Here is their information website. Their HQ in in Toronto. http://www.ona.org/ Send them a email, asking about your situation. Good Luck. Jim B. Toronto.
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There are a quite a few hospitals you can apply to. All of them have a careers section of their websites that will help you out. You could also look at doctor clinics, and other areas, but I think to start with looking at the hospitals would be easier. These are the one's I know of: Mount Sinai St. Michael's Toronto General Toronto General East North York General Toronto Sick Kids Sunnybrook Baycrest Bridgepoint Health Centre for Addiction and Mental Health Bloorview Kids Rehab Humber River Hospital Princess Margaret St. Joseph's Scarborough Hospital Toronto Grace Toronto Rehab Toronto Western I'm sure I've left at least one out, but that'ss a good list to start with. Google each for their websites and look up careers/where to apply. If you get a job offer, you are well on your way to immigrating.
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In order to work as an RN in Canada you would have to apply for a nursing license in the province in which you want to work. ONA is actually the union for RNs in Ontario, not the licensing body. You would have to contact the College of Nurses of Ontario at cno.org to apply for Ontario. You would have your education and experience evaluated and have to pass the CRNE exam. You would not be fast tracked for immigration as nursing jobs are generally in short supply in most of the provinces, especially for recent grads.
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You need at least one year of experience after qualifying before you can apply for immigration. That application takes about two years. You can apply for a work visa but your employer will have to prove there is no-one in Canada to do your job before he can sponsor you.
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