TO QUALIFY FOR EMPLOYMENT IN CANADA, YOU NEED TO DO THE FF:
1. Passing the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Test of Spoken English (TSE) is also required for those who need to prove their proficiency in English. Two other English language tests are also acceptable. These tests are the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB). You can provide your language tests scores after you have completed the assessment process. The language test scores will be required, however, before your temporary registration can be granted.
The English language tests scores are as follows:
a. TOEFL: The computer-based TOEFL with minimum scores of 203 overall, 19 in listening, 20 in structure/writing, and 20 in reading is required. The paper-based TOEFL with minimum scores of 537 overall, 53 in listening, 53 in structure/writing, 53 in reading is required.
b. TSE: The minimum score is 5.0.
c. IELTS: The minimum score is 6.5, with the minimum score on any of the subcategories being 6, and the minimum speaking category score being 7.
d. MELAB: The minimum score for the written section is 75, and the minimum score for the spoken section is 3.
2. Your first step is to contact any of the Canadian Nursing Organization (CNO) member:
http://www.pulsehr.com/Resources/Canadian_Nursing_Organizations.html
And request an application form for an assessment of your eligibility. To do so, send an email with the subject line "Need Assessment Application Package" and provide the following information in the body of your email:
a. Your first and last name
b. Your date of birth
c. Your sex (male or female)
d. Year of graduation from your nursing program
e. Country of your nursing program
f. Name and length of your nursing program (e.g. B.Sc.N., 4 years)
g. Indicate the nursing classification you are applying for: Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Practical Nurse (RPN).
h. Your mailing address (to receive application forms)
It will take about 2 weeks for your request to be processed and another few weeks for the application package to arrive to you, depending on where you are (allow 4-5 weeks).
3. The actual assessment [of your eligibility for a temporary registration] process takes approximately 8-10 weeks, and it is the most important part of the whole process. Please note that there is no exam involved at this stage. It is highly advisable to forward your English tests results when you apply for assessment, this can save you 2-3 months. After you have been assessed, you can start looking for an employer. Finding an employer is the second most important step.
4. To find an employer, you may apply thru workabrod, licensed recruitment agency or thru Job Bank with Direct Employers (avoid PLACEMENT AGENCY & QUEBEC) -
Here are the links:
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/search_en.aspx
http://www.workabroad.ph/
Once you've gotten a job offer, you can apply for temporary registration with the College of Nurses (at this stage you MUST provide your language tests scores, if you have not provided them earlier). Your temporary registration, if approved, will be valid for 1 (one) year. Please note that after your temporary registration with the College of Nurses has been completed, your employer will be required to obtain clearance for you from the Canadian government, i.e. Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC), and send it to the Canadian Embassy in your country.
6. Once you have a job offer from your employer on hand, temporary registration with the College of Nurses, and a clearance from HRDC obtained for you by your future employer, you will then be able to apply for a Canadian work visa and a Social Insurance Number (S.I.N.) at the Canadian Embassy in your country.
7. After your arrival and start of employment in Canada, you will be required to prepare and pass the qualifying Canadian RN exam in order to receive *permanent* registration/licensing in the province. Remember that your temporary registration is valid for one year only and it cannot be renewed. Upon successful completion of this exam, your registration will be classified as a *general class* permanent registration. All nurses MUST pass this exam in order to be permanently licensed and work in the province.
Hope it helps........
GOOD LUCK TO ALL NURSES......
GOD BLESS US ALL!!!
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