BECOMING A REGISTERED NURSE (RN) OR LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) IN CANADA

[hmisabpk]

thanks friend,another question from ...........Pls give me explanation and what should i do then.

Hi, BQS,
Reference letter and job description should match most of the stated job responsibilities of the NOC (3152). In your case I guess the reference latter was made by ministry's standard letter draft with few lines to confirm your services with them and was not matching the noc job descriptions that was the main reason of refusal.
You should take a reference from your immediate supervisor, Head nurse or charge Nurse who can write the detailed job description. I know that MOH have the all most same job description mentioned in noc code 3152. May be your application was not well prepared. Job offer from employer is not equal to the job experience.
Which city you are working?
And do you have the valid Saudi commission’s registration as Registered Nurse (RN), because mostly they are registering as Nurse Technician or Nurse Specialist which is not the same registration title as noc 3152.
You can reapply and if you are not sure about the documentation consulate immigration lawyer, you can find them in Sulimania, Salahuddin Ayubi road, Riyadh and Al-Azizi Street in Jaddah, they charge high fees.

Hope its helps,

hmisabpk

 

[BQS]

im from arar(hope u know my place somewhere in north zone).What do u mean by saudi commision ?is it the saudi council?yes, i do have.do u think its a better notion to include that document n my application?I think mostly in my papers they categorized us here in saudi as nurse technician or specialist.Everything in my papers was well prepared since it was all documents pass.I just didnt noticed this part.So, do u think i could still reapply as NOC 3152?is it mean i just have to obtain the main duties as a nurse technician or specialist as decribe by the ministry of health in saudi?thanks so much for ur advice.hope to hear u soon.

 

[hmisabpk]

im from arar(hope u know my place somewhere in north zone).What do u mean by saudi commision ?is it the saudi council?yes, i do have.do u think its a better notion to include that document n my application?I think mostly in my papers they categorized us here in saudi as nurse technician or specialist.Everything in my papers was well prepared since it was all documents pass.I just didnt noticed this part.So, do u think i could still reapply as NOC 3152?is it mean i just have to obtain the main duties as a nurse technician or specialist as decribe by the ministry of health in saudi?thanks so much for ur advice.hope to hear u soon.

Hi,
BQS,
I know the Arar. The Saudi commission for Health Specialities is the licensing authority in KSA (yes you can call it Saudi Council) http://english.scfhs.org.sa/
Yes you can reply, but must have to mention the Saudi council license, if you are BSN then you should have Nurse Specialist license. NOC 3152 says Registered Nurse and you miss to attach your Registration as Nurse where you are working and have more than 5 years’ experience, your current license must be included with your application.
Regarding the main duty and responsibilities as Registered Nurse is below, try to arrange your reference to cover at least some of required responsibilities and duties.



3152 Registered Nurses
This unit group includes registered nurses, nurse practitioners, registered psychiatric nurses and graduates of a nursing program who are awaiting registration (graduate nurses). They provide direct nursing care to patients, deliver health education programs and provide consultative services regarding issues relevant to the practice of nursing. They are employed in a variety of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres, doctors' offices, clinics, community agencies, companies and private homes, or they may be self-employed.

Example Titles
Clinical nurse, community health nurse, critical care nurse, graduate nurse, intensive care nurse, nurse researcher, nursing consultant, nursing researcher, occupational health nurse, private duty nurse, registered nurse (R.N.) registered psychiatric nurse (R.P.N.)

Main duties
•General duty registered nurses perform some or all of the following duties:Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions
•Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, co-ordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families
•Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician or according to established policies and protocols
•Monitor, assess, address, document and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions
•Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment
•Assist in surgery and other medical procedures
•May supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff
•May develop and implement discharge planning process on admission of patients
•May teach and counsel patients and their families on health-related issues in collaboration with other health care providers.
•Registered nurses may specialize in areas such as surgery, obstetrics care, psychiatric care, critical care, pediatrics, geriatrics, community health, occupational health, emergency care, rehabilitation or oncology.
•Nurse practitioners are independent care providers with a broader scope of practice relative to registered nurses.
•Occupational health nurses develop and implement employee health education programs and provide registered nursing care in private businesses and industry.
•Community health nurses provide health education and registered nursing care in public health units and through home visits, manage complex home care cases, participate in community needs assessment and program development, conduct disease screening and deliver immunization programs.
•Psychiatric nurses provide nursing care, supportive counselling and life skills programming to patients in psychiatric hospitals, mental health clinics, long-term care facilities and community-based settings.
•Nursing consultants provide consultative services to institutes, associations and health care organizations regarding issues and concerns relevant to the nursing profession and nursing practice.
•Nursing researchers engaged in research activities related to nursing are self-employed or are employed by hospitals, public and private organizations and governments.
•Clinical nurses provide leadership, advice and counsel on the provision of research-based care for specific patient groups within the care of particular health care organizations.

Employment requirements
•Registered nurses Completion of a university, college or other approved registered nursing program is required.
•Additional academic training or experience is required to specialize in a specific area of nursing.
•A master's or doctoral degree in nursing is usually required for clinical nurse specialists, clinical nurses, nursing consultants and nursingresearchers.
•Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces and territories.
•Nurse practitioners A master's degree in nursing, or a nursing program or other advanced nurse practitioner diploma program is required.
•Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces and territories
•In Ontario, successful completion of the Extended Class Registration Examination (ECRE) is required for registration as Registered Nurse in the Extended Class RN (EC).
•Registered psychiatric nurses Completion of a university or college registered psychiatric nursing program is required.
•Registration with a regulatory body is required in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.

Additional information
Nurses trained exclusively as registered psychiatric nurses (RPN) are regulated in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. In all other provinces and territories, registered nurses (RN) may work as psychiatric nurses without separate registration.
Registered nurses may progress to supervisory and managerial positions with experience.
Head Nurses and Supervisors (3151)
Licensed Practical Nurses (3233)
Nursing service managers (in 0311 Managers in Health Care )
Registered practical nurses (in 3233 Licensed Practical Nurses )
(ref: HRSD-Canada)

HOPE THAT HELPS,

hmisabpk

 

[BQS]

thanks for the info hmisabpk

 

[BQS]

if registered nurse is not the same to the nurse technician or nurse specialist in which NOC should i fall then that would match my saudi qualification?

 

[hmisabpk]

if registered nurse is not the same to the nurse technician or nurse specialist in which NOC should i fall then that would match my saudi qualification?

Hi,
BQS,

Registered Nurse is having same responsibilities as Nurse Specialist ( as Saudi Council) Saudi registration is not equal to any qualification it is only your professional registration to practice nursing in Saudi Arabia, It is also not valid license out of KSA, but CIC what to know that you are currently registered and licensed in the country where you are presently practicing. You can try to match the NOC job responsibilities as much possible in your experience /reference letters, other documentation will be same as you have done it before.

Hope that helps,

hmisabpk

 

[BQS]

A clinical instructor without finishing the masteral degree would it merit for the experience and be considered as award or points for more than a yr but less than 2 yrs?Second,Am i right that the NOC of nurse which is 3152 has change to another number?3112 i think if im not mistaken?Third,going back to my saudi license,is it necessary that it is not expired by the time i will have my application?What if i will change my employer and country within middle east area?Would it still be credited if it will expire by the time i will reapply?just asking a question regarding the expiration of saudi council.Thanks so much for ur information it really widens my understanding.

 

[hmisabpk]

A clinical instructor without finishing the masteral degree would it merit for the experience and be considered as award or points for more than a yr but less than 2 yrs?
I don't think so
Second,Am i right that the NOC of nurse which is 3152 has change to another number?3112 i think if im not mistaken?
No change in nurse noc , the noc 3112 is for General Practitioners and Family Physicians

Third,going back to my saudi license,is it necessary that it is not expired by the time i will have my application?
It is acceptable if not long back expired

What if i will change my employer and country within middle east area?
Update your information and changes, if you will change country, all changes must be updated with CHC, like personal, family, education, job and address etc...

Would it still be credited if it will expire by the time i will reapply?
If it was vialed during your first application, may you can attach it with reapplying time, later you can update with renewal copy.
just asking a question regarding the expiration of saudi council.

Thanks so much for ur information it really widens my understanding.

I hope it helps

hmisabpk

 

[BQS]

thanks and more power,

 

[shibuya]

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[rhozie]

I have a question...on what stage of CNO application needs the academic IELTS? is it after you pass the Canadian exam?.. : thank you

 

[hmisabpk]

I have a question...on what stage of CNO application needs the academic IELTS? is it after you pass the Canadian exam?.. : thank you

Hi, rhozie,

Some time they will waive the IELTS. But generally they will ask you after exam.

Hope that helps,

hmisabpk

 

[rhozie]

hmisabpk, tthank you

 

[charkei]

Hello guys. I'm a registered nurse also. I just received my visa last October 2010. Due to a busy sched, it was too late that i realize that i need to research and start preparing for my futute. I was bound for Ontario this coming January of 2012. Do i still have the time to prepare for my illegibility as nurse in canada? Or should i focus more for my preparation to settle?

 

[hmisabpk]

Hello guys. I'm a registered nurse also. I just received my visa last October 2010. Due to a busy sched, it was too late that i realize that i need to research and start preparing for my futute. I was bound for Ontario this coming January of 2012. Do i still have the time to prepare for my illegibility as nurse in canada? Or should i focus more for my preparation to settle?

Hi, Charkei,

Congratulation !! for visa,

Now you can prepare for landing and after landing you can visit in person to CNO office to get the application package. You may visit their website to get information regarding registration requirements and fees. You can fill Application Package Request online but it will take about 4-6 week by post, if you have Canadian address then you can, otherwise in person is good option for you.

http://www.cno.org/en/

ADDRESS & TELEPHONE
College of Nurses of Ontario
101 Davenport Rd.
Toronto, ON M5R 3P1

Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (College office hours)
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Customer Service Centre)
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Membership renewals)

Main line/Customer Service Centre 416 928-0900
Toll-free in Ontario 1 800 387-5526
Main fax line 416 928-6507

Best regards,

hmisabpk