How to Immigrate to Canada As a Nurse

 

Canada's shortage of nurses has been worsened by Covid-19. Only through granting permanent residency to nurses from abroad can Canada meet its nursing needs.
Canada's problem of a chronic shortage in nurses before the pandemic only got worse. The pandemic caused more damage to a country already in short of nurses.

In order to increase the number of nurses in the workforce, governments have had to create initiatives. Ontario is planning to invest $342 million in the next five years. The budget indicates that approximately 13000 nurses will be available for hire in the region.

British Columbia has also pledged $16,000 to support more nurses entering the provinces. The funds will be used by 1500 nurses from overseas colleges to submit their applications and take English language tests. Quebec spent $65 million on the recruitment and education of around 1,000 nurses in French-speaking countries.

This list contains information on how nurses can enter Canada from outside or within Canada. It is good to know that Canada has many immigration programs. This list is not complete.

On the other hand, nurses have an advantage as nursing is often considered "skilled labor" and they are eligible for virtually all programs that need people with "skilled jobs."

Two important aspects of eligibility are the NOC Code, and Skill Level.

According to Canada's National Occupation Classification (NOC), nursing can be classified as skill level A or B. In skill level A, registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurse are included. licensed practical nurses are included at NOC skill level A.

 

Because they have an impact on which immigration programs they can apply for, it is important that nurses have the right skills. This information also provides details about any additional requirements a nursing professional may need to apply to a particular program.

Express Entry Programmes for Nurses

Express Entry System is an online application management software that integrates with the CEC and FSWP programs. This allows nurses to quickly apply for entry to Canada.

Canadian immigration professionals can use the site for their profiles and to assess their Comprehensive Ranking System scores (CRS). Express Entry candidate ratings are determined by their education, age, and language proficiency. Candidates who have received high marks can apply twice a weeks for permanent residence.