I am a nurse, how can i get job offer?

[itme]

Hello
         I am a nurse, how can i get job offer?
regards

[CAforCA]

Are you in Canada or outside? If outside then I suggest going to canada on a visitor visa and applying for jobs and once you get it apply for PR based on Arranged Employment. Or if you are still in your early 30s mid 20s then apply for a nursing school and become a student if you can afford the same.

[Pippin]

Hi, you might try this link.  Look on the left side and you will see different health districts to choose from.  Not knowing which province you will choose to land in, this is the best I can do.  Just do a Google Search "nursing jobs BC"  or "Alberta", etc.
http://www.healthmatchbc.org/HMBC_nurses.asp?pageid=26
Have you already done your Canadian Nursing exams, etc?
Good Luck

[Pippin]

It is very strange that we "seem" to need nurses, but so many things make me wonder what is actually going on?  Waitlists to get into nursing programmes can be up to 2 years.  One of my friends is a nursing instructor and she told me this week that only two of her students got FULL TIME RN jobs after graduation, assume others got part time.  She said that LPNs are getting work instead.  Costs less to hire them.  I worked in acute care for 13 years before going into another 15 years of public health.  I had to get my degree before PH would hire me.  Now - they are backfilling maternity leaves in public health positions with LPNs.  So take from this what you will and I hope it will help you make some decisions.  Perhaps looking for LPN jobs to get your Canadian experience will be more fruitful in the long run. Good Luck!

[lloydnina]

It is very strange that we "seem" to need nurses, but so many things make me wonder what is actually going on?  Waitlists to get into nursing programmes can be up to 2 years.  One of my friends is a nursing instructor and she told me this week that only two of her students got FULL TIME RN jobs after graduation, assume others got part time.  She said that LPNs are getting work instead.  Costs less to hire them.  I worked in acute care for 13 years before going into another 15 years of public health.  I had to get my degree before PH would hire me.  Now - they are backfilling maternity leaves in public health positions with LPNs.  So take from this what you will and I hope it will help you make some decisions.  Perhaps looking for LPN jobs to get your Canadian experience will be more fruitful in the long run. Good Luck!

Hi, i am an RN too..when i am looking at job vacancy,there are lots...maybe canada doesn't offer much nursing programmes thats why there are shortages. Also, they are anticipating that almost half of the nursing workforce is at retiring ages, so they are getting ready for it. Although your reply doesn't sound positive..i still hope for the best for all the nursing immigrants.thanks
lloyd

[Pippin]

Didn't mean to be a "downer" with my post, but understand how it could come out that way.  You are right, there are many nurses reaching retirement age and some of them decided to hold on before retiring when the economy took the hit in the past year or two.  I am sure once everything settles down, those nurses will retire and make room for all the fresh new nurses.  I have seen a number of cycles happen in my career life time, from lay offs to job fairs in other countries to attract nurses.  When I graduated I had four job offers!  I hope your timing will be such that you will walk into a job when you are ready to apply for it.  I DO wish you all the best in getting through PR and job search!

[itme]

Hello Pippin
                  what the difference b/w RN and LPNs. is their any particular difference plz tell me

[Pippin]

Yes, the RN position is at least 3 or 4 years of education, usually a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).  The RN takes lead positions and higher responsibilities and might work with a group of LPNs.  LPNs have a 12 month programme, do front line nursing and have some limitations on the levels of care they can provide.  I hope this helps.

[itme]

hello
            Many thanks for response. NOC has two occ

RN
LPN

i want to know do they have any job description regarding both plz help

[Pippin]

The quickest way to find things is to do a google search I find.  For these I just typed in NOC 3233, then NOC 3152.  If you do you will find all sorts of other links to try.  Go to the following links for JOB DUTIES as well.  Good Luck.
http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2006/QuickSearch.aspx?val65=3233
3233 Licensed Practical Nurses
Licensed practical nurses provide nursing care usually under the direction of medical practitioners, registered nurses or other health team members. They are employed in hospitals, nursing homes, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres, doctors' offices, clinics, companies, private homes and community health centres. Operating room technicians are included in this unit group.

http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/noc/english/noc/2006/quicksearch.aspx?val65=3152
This unit group includes registered nurses, nurse practitioners, registered psychiatric nurses and graduates of a nursing program who are awaiting registration (graduate nurses). They provide direct nursing care to patients, deliver health education programs and provide consultative services regarding issues relevant to the practice of nursing. They are employed in a variety of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres, doctors' offices, clinics, community agencies, companies and private homes, or they may be self-employed.

[lloydnina]

Didn't mean to be a "downer" with my post, but understand how it could come out that way.  You are right, there are many nurses reaching retirement age and some of them decided to hold on before retiring when the economy took the hit in the past year or two.  I am sure once everything settles down, those nurses will retire and make room for all the fresh new nurses.  I have seen a number of cycles happen in my career life time, from lay offs to job fairs in other countries to attract nurses.  When I graduated I had four job offers!  I hope your timing will be such that you will walk into a job when you are ready to apply for it.  I DO wish you all the best in getting through PR and job search!

Thanks mate! Good luck with your future endevour.

[Sarass01]

Hi
I am Registerd Nurse .I recently got registration under SRNA Saskatchewan.My PR is on process.Does anyone know the job market over ther?

Thank you
Sarass

[visaexpert]

Hello
         I am a nurse, how can i get job offer?
regards

Your designation is under current 29 NOC's and you are eligible to apply for Canada Permanent Visa. There is no need to have job offer letter to apply for Visa.

If you have talent, you can find job after reaching Canada on Permanent Visa.

http://www.canadavisa.com/ has best tool to search job in Canada.
Refer Below link
http://www.canadavisa.com/career_zone/canadian-immigration-job-search.htm

[Yoj]

Hi
I am Registerd Nurse .I recently got registration under SRNA Saskatchewan.My PR is on process.Does anyone know the job market over ther?

Thank you
Sarass

Hi sarass01! how long is the processing time in SRNA?cos I have recently applied with srna also. I heard that its easy to find job in Saskatchewan.

[Sarass01]

Hi yoj,
It took so long for me .I tained in India nd currently live in Europe .The council asked 4 every possible papers under the sun  ....including the hours transcript/mark transcript/syllabus transcript.They asked for this papers in differnt occasions .at one time i ended up going to india to my university to get d papers ready ,bcos they asked me for this after keeping my application nearly an year under review it was very annoying....... thank god after all that effort finally i got my CRNE eligibility after 15 months i submitted d application.

          As far as i know the job market is not very good for foreign nurses.From wher did u hear there is good job opportunity?