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Canada experiences an increase in the number of internationally trained nurses seeking employment opportunities

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Canada’s provinces are making it easier for internationally trained nurses to work in the country by shortening registration and licensure processes. Atlantic Canada’s Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) has introduced an expedited process for applicants from seven designated countries: the Philippines, India, Nigeria, the United States, the United Kingdom,... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
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Prince Edward Island to hire internationally trained nurses in Dubai

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The Prince Edward Island (PEI) officials traveled nearly 10,000 km in March to recruit nurses in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. PEI’s director of Workforce Planning, Recruitment, and Pharmaceutical Services states that over 30 nurses are expected to immigrate to the province by early 2024.  Healthcare authorities across Canada are facing... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
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Manitoba is working to ease barriers for internationally-educated nurses

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Manitoba’s Immigration Minister Malaya Marcelino is working to ease accreditation for internationally-educated nurses in the province. Marcelino, who took over the immigration portfolio a month ago, is responding to calls from these nurses across Canada.  The Manitoba government successfully welcomed hundreds of foreign healthcare professionals after a Philippines mission, with... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
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PEI hired hundreds of internationally trained nurses and care support workers

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Prince Edward Island recruited over 500 internationally trained nurses and care support workers to address staffing shortages and improve patient care. Collaborative efforts by Health PEI, the Recruitment and Retention Secretariat, and the Public Service Commission have streamlined hiring processes.  Since January 2023, the province has hired 547 staff in... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
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Canada attracts more internationally educated healthcare professionals

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Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, and Saskatchewan had the highest percentage of internationally educated healthcare professionals (IEHPs) working in their fields in 2021, with 74%, 68%, and 67%, respectively.  Ontario had attracted the most significant number of IEHPs, with 116,310 residing there in 2021. IEHPs were most likely to be... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
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Newfoundland and Labrador to ease the recruitment of internationally-trained nurses

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On June 2, 2023, Newfoundland and Labrador made it easier for internationally-trained nurses to work in the province by amending the Registered Nurses Regulations. The changes include establishing a Designated Countries Pathway for nurses from seven countries, including the US, UK, India, the Philippines, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland, and... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »
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Canada is actively recruiting internationally trained nurses and other healthcare professionals

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Healthcare authorities recruited healthcare professionals overseas to address a severe labor shortage last year, resulting in increased immigration from internationally-trained nurses, orderlies, and other healthcare workers.  According to the latest data, 2,595 new permanent residents came to fill healthcare openings through the Express Entry system last year, up 28.1% from... CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE »