podge123
English expat in Canada
Forum posts
10
About me
English
Lives in Lloydminster
Registration: 28 August 2010
Activity
UK trained Psychiatric nurse by coleenkirby
Hi I am new to this but wanted to see if there are any UK trained Psychiatric nurses in Alberta. I have just started the process of assessment for entry to Canada, however need to apply to have my credentials assessed. Any one that's moved from ...
Hi Coleen, I am UK Registered Nurse working in Saskatchewan i am not sure if i can help? In answer to your question immigration require ceritified copies of your training certificates. Not quite sure about the English test. I did not have to do ... Read More
can you buy a house if you don't have a PR or citizenship by Xtrem
i can't find anything useful on the internet
It is more complicated to get finance for a house without PR. We bought our place in Dec 2010 and we did not have PR at the time. You will need to shop around as each bank/finance institution have different rules and use different mortgage default ... Read More
Thinking of Moving Over by TonyTRT
Hello all looking at coming over to Calgary I am hgv Class 1 and have an interview lind up in the UK early December any advice info on way of life, cost of living ect, would be Great, Cheers Tony
Hi tony, Not sure how the job interview went in December. One word of advice beware of some of the transport companies as they can promise the earth but in reality it is nothing like that. This is not only from our own experience but there are many ... Read More
Wondering about emigrating to Canada. by chaugh5
Hi My name is Caroline, I am a nurse and my husband is an electrician. We have two children and one on the way. We are living in Dublin in Ireland and are really considering leaving this country. We both have jobs at present but due to the economic ...
Hi Caroline, Welcome to ½ûÂþÌìÌà Canada. I am an RN and moved to Canada nearly 4 years ago. I love it here but things have not always been easy. The decision to come was a little easier than yours as i had no young children, mine being all ... Read More
Canadian Healthcare by americannurse
Has anyone had experience with the Canadian healthcare system. I would like to get a feel for how it compares with the U.S. before committing to the arduous process of obtaining a Canadian nursing license.
Hi there , Unions here are the kinpin in Nursing here as well. The union I am a memeber of is quite good. The last renewal of the contact consisted of a lot of heavy bargaining at one time with the threat of strike action. No strike had to be taken ... Read More
Canadian Healthcare by americannurse
Has anyone had experience with the Canadian healthcare system. I would like to get a feel for how it compares with the U.S. before committing to the arduous process of obtaining a Canadian nursing license.
I think the hiring freeze was due to budgets and financing. I am not sure if they had any lay offs it was more a case of not replacing staff who had retired or left. I can only reiterate what it is like in my small 60 bed hospital. I have been ... Read More
Canam overseas consultant agency for CANADA immigration by Sakhujag
Hello, I am an expat planning to go for further studies to Canada. I went to the canum agency today and they said that they do not garuntee immigration, however help in the completion of the documents and application process. I am already done with ...
Don't be nervous just make sure you read the paperwork throughly and answer all the questions. Even if it is not apllicable right that. Do not use abbreviations as these are not acceptable. check, check and recheck everything before you send. Not ... Read More
Canam overseas consultant agency for CANADA immigration by Sakhujag
Hello, I am an expat planning to go for further studies to Canada. I went to the canum agency today and they said that they do not garuntee immigration, however help in the completion of the documents and application process. I am already done with ...
Hi and welcome. I agree with "honeyclotte" do your paperwork yourself. At least you know what you have sent in and also when it is sent. The CIC website is really helpful just make sure you have all your documentation sorted, translated if ... Read More
Canadian Healthcare by americannurse
Has anyone had experience with the Canadian healthcare system. I would like to get a feel for how it compares with the U.S. before committing to the arduous process of obtaining a Canadian nursing license.
Canadian Healthcare consists of registering and obtaining a Provincial Healthcare Card. For this you need to be a resident and also have a work permit or proof of legality to work here. Each province has their own healthcare plan. In Alberta and ... Read More
work as nurse in Canada. need help. by rhyanx'rn
hi everyone!! im a registered nurse from Philippines, and i like to become a migrant or work in Canada hospital either nurse or any healthcare positions available or even in a nursing home as well. I find it hard to seek some helpful info's. well ...
You can apply under the skilled Federal worker however I think they have reached their quota on Registered Nurses according to the website www.cic.gc.ca. A lot depends on if you have been working as a Registered Nurse and also your nursing ... Read More