
Industry-Specific Employment
Program Summary:
The PASS Program helps nurses prepare for licensure and employment in Canada, offering 1x1 case management, support navigating Canadian licensure processes, information and orientation webinars on the Canadian healthcare system, nursing-specific communication courses, employment workforce integration support and access to nurse mentors.
You want to work in the fields of:
- Nursing
- Healthcare
They offer you:
- Individual case management and guidance on getting through the nursing assessment process
- Diverse information and orientation webinars on the nursing labour market demographics and the Canadian health care system
- Resume/cover letter assistance, including support applying for non-licensed jobs (while meeting nursing licensure requirements) and regulated nursing positions
- Online English-language nursing language and communication training
- Referrals for language, employment and settlement services to prepare for your arrival in Canada and post-arrival integration
- Professional development webinars, networking opportunities and engagement with mentors through the Canadian Nurses Association
Services delivered:
- Pre-arrival: Online services globally
- Post-arrival: Pan-Canadian, in-person and online depending upon client location
Language of service:
- English
Program Benefits:
- Flexible case management (Zoom and WhatsApp) scheduling to accommodate diverse time zones
- Availability of live and pre-recorded webinars
- Online communication courses and nursing resources
- Support for newcomer nurses across Canada
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- One-on-one case management
- Live PASS and diverse guest webinars equipping IENs for successful entry and health workforce integration
- Online nursing communication courses
- Opportunities to connect with nurse
mentors
Assessment:
1. Have you graduated from a recognized nursing program in your country?
2. Have you been approved by Citizenship and Immigration Canada to migrate to Canada?
If Yes:
You can register for the PASS Program.
No:
For information on how to apply to immigrate to Canada please refer to: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/.
NOTE:
To be eligible for the PASS Program, along with your nursing diploma, you must also provide documentation showing that the Canadian Government has approved your permanent migration to Canada.
Any of the following immigration documents are accepted:
- An IRCC invitation to obtain pre-arrival services
- A confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) letter/document
- A passport request letter that indicates Permanent Resident visa issuance
- An IRCC request that an applicant for permanent residence complete a medical examination
- A Single Entry Permanent Resident Visa
- A Permanent Resident Visa pick up notification letter
Select the PASS Pre-Arrival Program during your registration. Prepare to have applicable documents ready to upload to your registration.