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👋🏻 Welcome!

The first step in coming to Canada is to secure a job offer. After that, you’ll get your licensing confirmed, and your employer can help you through the immigration process.

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Active job listings

• 700+ Nurse jobs on Vancouver Island alone!
• Nurse jobs with the First Nations Health Authority
• Email your resumé to Melissa Bond, Island Health recruiter, at [email protected] (you don’t pay for her services)
• Want to practice and travel B.C.? Check out GoHealthBC.ca </aside>

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers were researched and prepared by ChatGPT and reviewed for accuracy. Please review the source links and treat this as general information only. We’re just community members trying to help, not immigration consultants.

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Working and Salaries

• What is working as a nurse in B.C like?
• What are the likely job prospects?
• How much will I make?
• I want to work in a hospital. Tell me more.

Licensing

• Can I work as a registered nurse in B.C. with my U.S. RN licence?
• What steps do I need to take to get my nursing credentials recognised in B.C.?
• How long does it typically take to get registration and start working?

Legalities and Immigration

• Do I need a work permit or visa to practise nursing in B.C.?
• Can my spouse and children come with me and what do they need to do?
• What immigration pathways are available for a nurse and their family in B.C.?

Moving

• What additional costs or requirements should I plan for before moving?