Looking mostly at BC/AB ON/Atlantic Canada...
2007-09-01 19:23:26 · 5 answers · asked by Jim 1 in Travel ➔ Canada ➔ Other - Canada
Why Halifax, Fat Sausage?
2007-09-02 02:44:02 · update #1
I know you didn't mention it, but Saskatchewan is just crying for RNs! My sister is one in Saskatoon, and they are so shortstaffed she's always called in on her days off, having to do double shifts, etc.
The government currently has incentives - bonuses for new nurses getting hired, and provincial tax rebates as well. Plus, they will help you with immigration if needed.
Sask. has a great standard of living, and things are on the upswing here.
I live in Saskatoon, a university city, currently thriving in all areas such as biotech, science, agriculture, etc. There are tons of festivals year round, it's a very multicultural city - just generally a great place to live - for everyone from singles to families.
No, I don't work for the city's tourism....
2007-09-04 09:33:03 · answer #1 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Are you American? If so, you should know that some Canadian nurses work in the US bc the pay is better. If you are Canadian, then of course, I don't want to be the cause of "brain drain" or a nursing shortage in Canada? British Columbia sounds nice though you'd have to talk with nurses about the working conditions.A big part of your decision is deciding which city you want to live in. After that, you can look into the different hospitals, who's hiring, etc. When you visit a hospital, it might be hard to get a complete answer from ppl working there (nobody wants to badmouth their employer). However, you might be able to tell looking at the mood of the staff.
2007-09-01 19:36:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Canada is bad
I spent over three years looking hard for a job in Canada in through the internet. I studied a lot about the Country. It was very hard but I found a job approved by HRSDC, in February of this year, to work in Edmonton, Alberta.
I submitted all required documentation to the canadian consulate but the immigration officer refused my work permit. He said that I do not have strong economic ties to my country.
I tried to go legally and I did everything within the law and I had employer and place to stay but what was the advantage of doing that legally?
2007-09-02 09:26:53 · answer #3 · answered by Big Wolf 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Halifax, Nova Scotia
2007-09-01 21:10:45 · answer #4 · answered by fatsausage 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hospitals in Calgary and Edmonton are in very much need of nursing staff. The pay is higher there, too, because of the present economy and staffing shortages.
Edit: Should note the cost of living is also higher, for the same reasons, and there is a housing shortage.
2007-09-02 06:09:10 · answer #5 · answered by Pichi 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋