NOC - 3152 REGISTERED NURSES IN HIGH DEMAND IN CANADA.

[shibuya]

As a Registered Nurse, migrating and settling in Canada is an excellent opportunity for you. Canada is currently facing an acute shortage for Registered Nurses. This shortage is created because a growing population in Canada is aging, as well as, there has been emphasis on preventive measures for efficient healthcare. Moreover, a large number of nurses retire every year or some are also required for training and in education sectors.

Although the demand extends nation-wide, some areas in Canada have well pronounced shortage:

Ontario: The provincial government has provided CDN$10 million to those who pursue PhD in nursing, to encourage the entry of highly skilled nurses in Canada. Areas like Kingston, Muskoka seem very promising.

British Columbia: In the next five years, there are chances of generation of up to 6900 vacancies. British Columbia is facing difficulty for filling up registered nurse positions. The number of graduating nurses is insufficient to meet the growing demand.

Alberta: As per the Alberta wage and salary survey, around 43% of the employees are facing difficulty in filling up positions for this profession.

Specializations in the nursing field
The specializations in this field are extensive, some are

•Clinical nurse
•Intensive care nurse
•Graduate nurse
•Critical care nurse
•Occupational health care nurse
•Registered psychiatric nurse
•Nursing consultant
•Nursing researcher
•Private duty nurse
•Nurse specialist
Minimum qualifications as a registered nurse

•Completion of an approved program at university/college
•Relevant experience depending on your specialization
•Masters/doctoral degree is needed for certain specializations
•You need to be registered by a provincial/territorial regulatory body
This occupation is highly paid in Canada
This profession is placed in the Canadian priority list of occupations. As a registered nurse you will be paid up to CDN$40 an hour.

You will be working for any of the following

•Hospitals
•Nursing homes
•Rehabilitation centers
•Private companies
•Private homes
•Community centers
You can also be self employed.

Registered Nurses are primary care providers. They care for patients and spread awareness.

[peanuts]

very inspiring! thanks for posting!

[JINCYMARAMON]

hi shibuya,where r u in  maramon

[Olga64]

Hi Guys
I've got invited to a Canadian job fair here in Brussels on Saturday, it is intended for french speakers which Iam, not but I did register and got accepted . There should be rep from each province there so will let you know if there is anything interesting.

[pinoynars]

  Very inspiring indeed!
esp. with the difficulties that internationally educated nurses faces to become licensed here in British Columbia as well as other parts of Canada. 

[lost010]

Dear everyone,
i am trying to apply for PR in canada (Alberta). I would highly appreciate your help.
I was a registered nurse in Nepal and had work experience of 6 years and more (with in last 10 years). currently working as a HCA (1 yr now) in London because of my ielts problem. I gave Ielts recently and have brought 6.5 overall. so if you may please answer my following question.
a. will i be able to apply for PR.
b. I was able to obtain 68 point by claiming 5 for my husband qualification and according to my visa office checklist LONDON do i need to submit my husband work experience letter also. and if so MUST it contain all the necessary information also?
c.How long will it take to get the visa stamped (any time frame)?
d.I have also done Bachelors in social science and humanity so will I be able to get point for that?
e. about my education I have completed Proficiency Diploma in Nursing 3 yrs course from Nepal?
I would highly appreciate you help.
regards.
L.