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

[charkei]

Wow..Thank you so much. I just knew about this forum to a friend of mine lately. Lots of relevant information. Hope I could still catch up.

 

[charkei]

Ouestion Mr. hmisabpk:
1. May I ask if what possible job could end me up in Ontario while I'm still processing my illegibility to become a nurse?
2. Is there a good job waiting for me in Ontario even their is a strong competition in labour market?
3. Is my trainings and seminars here in the Philippines gives me a good credit and advantage in finding a job?
4. Is it right if I'm going to take the IELTS here in the Philippines?
5. My PRC and Driver's License are expiring next June of 2012. Is it still okay? Or should I wait until the renewal?

Thank you so much.

 

[hmisabpk]

Ouestion Mr. hmisabpk:
1. May I ask if what possible job could end me up in Ontario while I'm still processing my illegibility to become a nurse?
2. Is there a good job waiting for me in Ontario even their is a strong competition in labour market?
3. Is my trainings and seminars here in the Philippines gives me a good credit and advantage in finding a job?
4. Is it right if I'm going to take the IELTS here in the Philippines?
5. My PRC and Driver's License are expiring next June of 2012. Is it still okay? Or should I wait until the renewal?
Thank you so much.

Hi, charkei,

1.Many decent and suitable office, administration or management jobs (non- regulatory jobs).
2.Yes!! Why not, if you are well prepare for competition you can.
3.Yes it can play vital roll
4.No need to take in Philippines, CNO will ask you to take, before or after CNRE exam if required.
5.To renew or for what? For landing you mean? Yes it is OK.

Following is job fairs link:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/thousands-thousands-thousands-jobs-in-toronto-upcoming-job-fairs-t83858.0.html

Regards,

hmisabpk

 

[charkei]

wow! thanks much another list of questions:

1. It's going to be winter soon when I arrive in Ontario. Is it a problem to be with snow while finding a job? And is there a job waiting in winters time?
2. Will the employers going to call or have a referral letter from my previous employer here in the Philippines? In my case I resigned way back 2010 and I have been self employed since then.
3. I have heard that if you have been unemployed in Canada, the government provides you a financial support while looking for a new job? Is it true? and is it applicable for a newcomers like me?
4. May I ask what is the average wage of a Health Care Assistant or a Nursing Aide in Ontario? And what minimum wage of other skilled jobs that could be suitable for me?
5. How many hours per week normally people work in Canada? Can we have an overtime?
6. Lastly, if I am hired as a Health Care Assistant or a Nurse soon. What are their required uniform? Do we have the same duty uniforms here in the Philippines? Will I going to bring these?

Thank you so much Mr. Hmisabpk

 

[hmisabpk]

wow! thanks much another list of questions:
1. It's going to be winter soon when I arrive in Ontario. Is it a problem to be with snow while finding a job? And is there a job waiting in winters time?
2. Will the employers going to call or have a referral letter from my previous employer here in the Philippines? In my case I resigned way back 2010 and I have been self employed since then.
3. I have heard that if you have been unemployed in Canada, the government provides you a financial support while looking for a new job? Is it true? and is it applicable for a newcomers like me?
4. May I ask what is the average wage of a Health Care Assistant or a Nursing Aide in Ontario? And what minimum wage of other skilled jobs that could be suitable for me?
5. How many hours per week normally people work in Canada? Can we have an overtime?
6. Lastly, if I am hired as a Health Care Assistant or a Nurse soon. What are their required uniform? Do we have the same duty uniforms here in the Philippines? Will I going to bring these?
Thank you so much Mr. Hmisabpk

Hi, charkei,
1.Little bit, no job waiting
2.Canadian employer “preferred” to call the given references
3.No – It is not true and not applicable for FSW, as skilled worker you have shown Prof of fund and you have to bring the POF for your family at least 6 month expenses. Government’s financial support / E.I are not for FSW or new immigrants.
4.Minimum wage in Ontario is $10.75 per hour, Health Care Assistant, salary range in Toronto Per hour is $ 12.15 - $ 16.61, For RPN is $21.21 – $25.28, for RN is $22.51 – $34.75
5.40 hours per week, yes depend on your employer
6.Your employer will provide you the uniform, health & safety, hazards management and all other required paid training on site (by law), you don’t need to bring fromPhilippines

Hope it helps,

hmisabpk

 

[charkei]

Wow! Another set of Question.

1. Is there a review center for nurses before taking the CRNE? If there is. Is it free?
2. Do the employers in Canada give bonuses and 13th month pay to their employee?
3. If I have employed in one of Health Facilities in Canada, will I have the privilege to choose my schedules?
4. What are the limitation of HCA or RPN other than an R.N can do in Canada?
5. How long does review of illegibility can take? Is it a wise decision to start applying while still here in the Philippines.
6. Can I postpone or have the time and decision to take if I'd be illegible to take the exam?
Thank you so much Mr. Hmisabpk

 

[hmisabpk]

Wow! Another set of Question.
1. Is there a review center for nurses before taking the CRNE? If there is. Is it free?
2. Do the employers in Canada give bonuses and 13th month pay to their employee?
3. If I have employed in one of Health Facilities in Canada, will I have the privilege to choose my schedules?
4. What are the limitation of HCA or RPN other than an R.N can do in Canada?
5. How long does review of illegibility can take? Is it a wise decision to start applying while still here in the Philippines.
6. Can I postpone or have the time and decision to take if I'd be illegible to take the exam?
Thank you so much Mr. Hmisabpk

Hi, charkei,
1.There are many review centers but not free
2.Yes
3.Why not?
4.Read the job description / job responsibilities for both RPN & RN on this link http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/noc/english/noc/2006/quicksearch.aspx?val65=3152
5. About 6 month to 18 month, yes you can start applying
6. Yes you can, read the terms/conditions and instruction on CNO website

Hope that helps, and I'm ready for another set of Question

hmisabpk

 

[michaelantiola]

great page guys

 

[charkei]

Another set of questions Mr. Hmisabpk

1. How much is the tax of Ontario as of today? Will they automatically deduct it to your salary?
2. Regarding IELTS, how much band score Ontario requires us to have?
3. Is there any free review for IELTS? And any idea how much does it cost?
4. Any idea why nurses are limited to take the exam for 3 times?
5. Any suggested review materials for CRNE?

Thank you so much Mr. Hmisabpk

 

[hmisabpk]

Another set of questions Mr. Hmisabpk
1. How much is the tax of Ontario as of today? Will they automatically deduct it to your salary?
2. Regarding IELTS, how much band score Ontario requires us to have?
3. Is there any free review for IELTS? And any idea how much does it cost?
4. Any idea why nurses are limited to take the exam for 3 times?
5. Any suggested review materials for CRNE?
Thank you so much Mr. Hmisabpk

Hi, Charkei,

Here are the answers /replies to your questions / queries

1.See the ink for tax information, yes they deduct from pay directly : http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/fq/txrts-eng.html
2.Ontario don't require any band for IELTS, if you mean CNO it is 7 band or Canadian Language bench mark level 9 is acceptable .
3.IELTS test fee is $ 285.00, free review, material and practice available website, for nurses CELBAN link : http://www.celban.org/celban/display_page.asp?page_id=1
4.That CNO / CRNE examination board can answer ( I think due to shortage of exam center & staff)
5.Buy the books "The Canadian RN Exam Prep Guide" or " Canadian RN Exam Prep Guide" or "Mosby's Canadian Comprehensive Review " , " Canadian Registered Nurse Exam Prep Guide" or "Lippincott's CRNE Prep Guide" or/and visit this link http://www.cna-nurses.ca/cna/nursing/rnexam/default_e.aspx

Ready for another set of questions

Hope that helps,

Regards,


hmisabpk

 

[charkei]

Hi, Charkei,

Here are the answers /replies to your questions / queries

1.See the ink for tax information, yes they deduct from pay directly : http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/fq/txrts-eng.html
2.Ontario don't require any band for IELTS, if you mean CNO it is 7 band or Canadian Language bench mark level 9 is acceptable .
3.IELTS test fee is $ 285.00, free review, material and practice available website, for nurses CELBAN link : http://www.celban.org/celban/display_page.asp?page_id=1
4.That CNO / CRNE examination board can answer ( I think due to shortage of exam center & staff)
5.Buy the books "The Canadian RN Exam Prep Guide" or " Canadian RN Exam Prep Guide" or "Mosby's Canadian Comprehensive Review " , " Canadian Registered Nurse Exam Prep Guide" or "Lippincott's CRNE Prep Guide" or/and visit this link http://www.cna-nurses.ca/cna/nursing/rnexam/default_e.aspx

Ready for another set of questions

Hope that helps,

Regards,


hmisabpk

Haha! You got me Mr. Hmisabpk. Ok then, here's my new set of questions.

1. Is it true that most Health Care facilities employers in Canada preferably hired males than females? They've said that men are more useful in lifting patients and more stronger than women. Much higher salary and much appreciated by many.
2. If ever I've been hired as HCA. Will I be able to have loans? For me to buy car. hehe. How much does it cost?
3. Is there community serving groups in Ontario that could help us up in everything in Canada and offers us free services.
4. When can I petition my parents to come with us Canada? And how much does it cost?
5. If ever I wanted to go to US to visit some of my relatives, what will I do?

 

[hmisabpk]

Haha! You got me Mr. Hmisabpk. Ok then, here's my new set of questions.
1. Is it true that most Health Care facilities employers in Canada preferably hired males than females? They've said that men are more useful in lifting patients and more stronger than women. Much higher salary and much appreciated by many.
2. If ever I've been hired as HCA. Will I be able to have loans? For me to buy car. hehe. How much does it cost?
3. Is there community serving groups in Ontario that could help us up in everything in Canada and offers us free services.
4. When can I petition my parents to come with us Canada? And how much does it cost?
5. If ever I wanted to go to US to visit some of my relatives, what will I do?

Hi, Charkei,
1.It not true, in fact it is reality that the female are dominating in every field of life including health care, so don't worry madam you will be in dominating group (we poor male are just .....)
2.Yes even without HCA job, you may get loan, Credit card will be issued to you with 0$ account and many more... mortgage and loan are available, you mean car? Check used cars price on this link you will have idea, http://toronto.kijiji.ca/f-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-W0QQCatIdZ174 New car can be from $ 0.0 down payment and on easy instalment here are Toyota, Honda & fords links so you can have idea about finance and lease cars
http://www.toyota.ca/ http://www.honda.ca/ http://www.ford.ca/app/fo/index.do
3.Many community services for new comers and free of charge, visit this link you will get everything regarding settlement issues http://www.settlement.org/index.asp
4.If you can prof that financially you are able to support them they can come to Canada on visit visa within few month (super visa), but for sponsoring you need to show the last 12 month gross income from Canadian sources equal to the SUM of the required amount for more see the link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5196E10.asp http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4000349
5.Not a big deal, at any time you can visit USA. ( just land first and then think about visit)

Ready for another set of questions

Regards,

hmisabpk

 

[charkei]

Hi, Charkei,
1.It not true, in fact it is reality that the female are dominating in every field of life including health care, so don't worry madam you will be in dominating group (we poor male are just .....)
2.Yes even without HCA job, you may get loan, Credit card will be issued to you with 0$ account and many more... mortgage and loan are available, you mean car? Check used cars price on this link you will have idea, http://toronto.kijiji.ca/f-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-W0QQCatIdZ174 New car can be from $ 0.0 down payment and on easy instalment here are Toyota, Honda & fords links so you can have idea about finance and lease cars
http://www.toyota.ca/ http://www.honda.ca/ http://www.ford.ca/app/fo/index.do
3.Many community services for new comers and free of charge, visit this link you will get everything regarding settlement issues http://www.settlement.org/index.asp
4.If you can prof that financially you are able to support them they can come to Canada on visit visa within few month (super visa), but for sponsoring you need to show the last 12 month gross income from Canadian sources equal to the SUM of the required amount for more see the link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5196E10.asp http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4000349
5.Not a big deal, at any time you can visit USA. ( just land first and then think about visit)

Ready for another set of questions

Regards,

hmisabpk

Whoah! I'm a boy Mr. Hmisabpk. I wish employers would somehow change their minds. haha.
Ready? Here's my new sets of question:

1. How can I obtain a driver's license in Canada? For how long can I have it? Is it costly? By How much?
2. Regarding climate, how cold Canada is? By what temperature it could reach?
3. Any suggestion or best way for me to send some money for my relatives here in the Philippines? Those that I can have the lowest charge for transaction in sending money.
4. Do nurses or employes, regulated or not can acquire a leave? Let's say I want to have a vacation here in the Philippines for 6 months. How will they process or do it?
5. What age can a nurse retire? And on by is the pension of nurses in Canada. I'm a bit optimistic of the future Mr. Hmisabpk.

Thanks much!

 

[hmisabpk]

Whoah! I'm a boy Mr. Hmisabpk. I wish employers would somehow change their minds. haha.
Ready? Here's my new sets of question:
1. How can I obtain a driver's license in Canada? For how long can I have it? Is it costly? By How much?
2. Regarding climate, how cold Canada is? By what temperature it could reach?
3. Any suggestion or best way for me to send some money for my relatives here in the Philippines? Those that I can have the lowest charge for transaction in sending money.
4. Do nurses or employes, regulated or not can acquire a leave? Let's say I want to have a vacation here in the Philippines for 6 months. How will they process or do it?
5. What age can a nurse retire? And on by is the pension of nurses in Canada. I'm a bit optimistic of the future Mr. Hmisabpk.
Thanks much!

Hi, Mr. Charkei

Hoppy to know about you (little), I hope so, but in Canada.. ? I’m not sure.

1.Here is link for you : http://www.drivetest.ca/en/license/License.aspx
2.here is link for you : http://www.theweathernetwork.com/
3.western union : http://www.westernunion.ca/
4.Yes you can according to the employment standards , see HRSD and service Canada links
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/home.shtml
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/labour/employment_standards/index.shtml
5.65 years and there are many plans for pension, RRSP etc.. check above link for detail (servicecanada.gc.ca)

Hope that helps,

hmisabpk

 

[charkei]

Hi, Mr. Charkei

Hoppy to know about you (little), I hope so, but in Canada.. ? I'm not sure.

1.Here is link for you : http://www.drivetest.ca/en/license/License.aspx
2.here is link for you : http://www.theweathernetwork.com/
3.western union : http://www.westernunion.ca/
4.Yes you can according to the employment standards , see HRSD and service Canada links
http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/home.shtml
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/labour/employment_standards/index.shtml
5.65 years and there are many plans for pension, RRSP etc.. check above link for detail (servicecanada.gc.ca)

Hope that helps,

hmisabpk

Thanks a lot!
Want more set of questions Mr. Hmisabpk? hehe