Immigrating and Living in Canada
In this section you will find helpful links about how to immigrate to Canada, programs to help you prepare for arrival in Canada and financial supports available to IENs who are immigrating to Canada.
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| IRCC Canada | Learn about the immigration pathways in Canada |
| Pre-Arrival for Internationally Educated Nurses | The PASS pre-arrival program is for IENs in their countries of residence who have been approved for immigration to Canada |
| IRCC – Newcomer Services | Find free newcomer services near year |
| Government of Canada Newcomer Services | Learn about living in Canada |
| Windmill Microlending | Learn about financial support resources for nurses |
Becoming a Nurse in Canada
In this section you will find helpful links about becoming a nurse in Canada. This includes information about nursing regulators, entry to practice competencies, exams, and other organizations in Canada that support IENs. Please note: You must be referred by a Canadian Regulatory Body to be eligible to write any national nursing exam in Canada.
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Canadian Registered Nurse Regulators | Learn about Canadian Registered Nurse Regulators, the national entry to practice competencies, and the national exam you will be required to pass here. |
| Canadian Practical Nurse Regulators | Learn about Canadian Practical Nurse Regulators, the national entry to practice competencies, and the national exam you will be required to pass here. |
| Canadian Psychiatric Nurse Regulators | Learn about Canadian Registered Psychiatric Nurse Regulators, the national entry to practice competencies, and the national exam you will be required to pass here. |
Language Proficiency Requirements for Nurses
Please also check the website for the nursing regulator in the province where you intend to practice for information about their specific language requirements.
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| The Canadian Nurse Regulators Collaborative The Celban Centre IELTS OET | Learn about language proficiency requirements for nurses. |
Organizations that Support Internationally Educated Nurses
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Care4Nurses PIE-IEN Philippine Canadian Nurses Association Canadian Malayalee Nurses Association Pan-Canadian Association of Nurses of African Descent Sienna Nursing Society International Nurses Licensure Assistance Pathway (INLAP) | Learn about organizations that support Internationally Educated Nurses here. |
Working as a Nurse in Canada
In this section you will find helpful links about working as a nurse in Canada. This includes information about nursing salaries, job opportunities and nursing associations in Canada. Important Note: You must be licensed by the nursing regulator in the province where you intend to practice before you can work as a nurse in Canada.
Nursing Salaries
Learn about nursing salaries here.
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Canada Job Bank – Registered Nurse | Find out salaries of Registered Nurses in Canada by province/territory |
| Canada Job Bank – Licensed Practical Nurse | Find out salaries of licensed Practical Nurses in Canada by province/territory |
| Canada Job Bank – Registered Psychiatric Nurse | Find out salaries of Registered Psychiatric Nurse in Canada by province/territory |
Job Opportunities
Please note: You must be licensed by the nursing regulator in the province where you intend to practice before you can work as a nurse in Canada.
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Canada Job Bank Nursing Jobs for First Nations Communities Nursing Careers Canada | Learn about job opportunities here. |
Truth and Reconciliation
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation Canadian Nurses Association – Commitment to Reconciliation | Learn about Indigenous issues in Canada and the National Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action here. |
Nursing Associations
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Canadian Nurses Association Rural nurses Critical Care Nurses Medical and Surgical Nurses Oncology Nurses Pediatric nurses Perinatal and Women’s Health Nurses Mental Health Nurses Community Health Nurses Indigenous Nurses Black Nurses PCANAD Emergency Nurses Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing | Learn about nursing in Canada and nursing associations in Canada here. |
Services for Refugees
Please note, these services are available only to support individuals who are considered by Canada to be refugees.
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Talent Beyond Boundaries Refuge Point NNAS Alternative assessment policy | Learn about services for refugees. |