Mental Health Nurse Looking to move to Canada

[millie76]

Hi
I am a Mental Health Nurse with 5 years clinical experience. I am seriously considering moving to Canada. I would be interested in a community job or in a Day Services (running groups).
Are there any RMN's who can offer some advice, What is like working as a Mental Health nurse in Canada?

Many Thanks
millie76

[millie76]

Hi,
Was wondering are there any nurses on here that can offer some advice please???

Cheers
Millie

[justyzz]

hello,
I am a mental health nurse who has recently being nominated for PNP in BC. to work as a mental health nurse in BC or any of the four Provinces that take mental health nurses you first have to register with the mental health nursing regulating body. In BC it the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia. after you can then apply for jobs online like i did. most of the hospitals are helpful with assisting with the immigration process. let me know what stage you are.

[miraculousmedal]

Originally Posted by justyzz

hello,
I am a mental health nurse who has recently being nominated for PNP in BC. to work as a mental health nurse in BC or any of the four Provinces that take mental health nurses you first have to register with the mental health nursing regulating body. In BC it the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of British Columbia. after you can then apply for jobs online like i did. most of the hospitals are helpful with assisting with the immigration process. let me know what stage you are.

Hello justyzz,

May I ask if you require an employer prior to application for Provincial Nominee Program? Thanks in advance.

[justyzz]

yes. PNP is employer sponsered. the employer includes their own forms to the application. it is expedited.

[miraculousmedal]

Originally Posted by justyzz

yes. PNP is employer sponsered. the employer includes their own forms to the application. it is expedited.

Then, we need to first seek for an employer who will be willing to sponsor us prior to PNP application. Please reconfirm.

Can you recommend sites where we can find employers willing to be sponsors? I am not a mental health nurse, I work as logistics manager but am sure millie76 and I have the same concerns.

Thanks a bunch!