German nurse want to work in Canada

[patty_licous09]

everyone.
I'm now currently residing in Germany and about to take my exams for a certificate to work as a nurse,since they do not have a regulatory board for nursing here we just get a certificate not a liscence. I got a BSN degree in the Philippines last april 2013 and since I am a German citizen I returned to Germany. Now if I get my certificate to work as a nurse here I would like to find a job in Canada for the wage here is just too low. Is there any chances I could find a job in Canada as a nurse? What are the things I should do? Any info would be very helpful. Thanks

 

[scylla]

You must be registered as a nurse in Canada before you can work in Canada as a nurse. For information about how to be registered as a nurse in Canada, see the following site and scroll down to the bottom on the page:

http://www.cicnews.com/2013/08/coming-canada-nurse-process-082835.html

If you want to come to Canada to work temporarily (i.e. as a foreign worker), the first step will be to find an employer who is willing to offer you a full time job. That employer will then have to advertise the job for a minimum of one month to prove that no Canadian could be found for the role. They will then have to submit an LMIA application (requesting approval to hire you). This will cost the employer $1K and take around 2-4 months to process. If the LMIA is approved, you can then apply for a work permit. So the first step is to find an employer in Canada - however you'll also need to look into the certification process for working as a nurse in Canada.