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Nursing Career in Canada

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Join over 15,000 Indian nurses already working in Canada with the worlds fastest permanent residence pathway

Nursing Job Vacancies
Annual Salary Range
PR Timeline
Work Language
100,000+
Nursing Job Vacancies
CAD $62,000-132,000
Annual Salary Range
6-12 months
PR Timeline
English
Work Language
Key Advantages

Why Choose Canada for Nursing?

Discover what makes Canada an excellent destination for nursing professionals

Fastest PR Pathway

Get permanent residence in 6-12 months through Provincial Nominee Programs - fastest in the world

No Language Barrier

Work in English with familiar medical terminology and communication practices

Huge Nursing Shortage

Over 100,000 nursing job vacancies across Canada with guaranteed employment

Universal Healthcare

Work in a publicly funded healthcare system focused on patient care, not profit

Family-Friendly Immigration

Bring spouse and children with open work permits and free public education

High Quality of Life

Excellent work-life balance, social benefits, and multicultural society

Requirements

Canada Nursing Registration (CNO/Provincial Process)

Complete provincial nursing registration and NCLEX-RN examination for Canadian nursing practice

Educational Assessment

BSc Nursing or GNM evaluation by provincial nursing regulatory body

CAD $400-600
Cost
3-6 months
Duration
85%
Pass Rate
Document preparation
Prep Time

Key Steps:

Submit transcripts
Credential assessment
Gap analysis
Bridging program (if needed)

English Language Proficiency

IELTS 7.0 overall (6.5 minimum each) or CELBAN

CAD $350 (IELTS)
Cost
3-6 months prep
Duration
70%
Pass Rate
2-4 months
Prep Time

Key Steps:

Language assessment
Intensive preparation
Healthcare English focus
Official examination

NCLEX-RN Examination

Same NCLEX-RN exam as USA, accepted across Canada

CAD $483
Cost
Up to 5 hours
Duration
85%
Pass Rate
3-4 months
Prep Time

Key Steps:

NCLEX preparation course
Canadian healthcare system study
Practice exams
Official test

Provincial Registration

Register with provincial/territorial nursing regulatory body

CAD $300-500
Cost
2-4 weeks
Duration
95%
Pass Rate
Application completion
Prep Time

Key Steps:

Choose target province
Submit application
Pay registration fees
Receive nursing license

Work Permit & PR Process

Express Entry or Provincial Nominee Program for permanent residence

CAD $2,000-4,000
Cost
6-12 months
Duration
90%
Pass Rate
Job search/PNP application
Prep Time

Key Steps:

Job offer secured
PNP nomination
Express Entry
PR approval
Your Journey

Canada Nursing Immigration Journey

Timeline: 12-18 months total process

1

Credential Assessment & English Test

4-6 monthsCAD $750-950

Educational evaluation and English proficiency testing

Key Actions:

Submit nursing credentials to provincial regulator
Complete IELTS or CELBAN examination
Receive credential assessment report
Complete bridging program if required
2

NCLEX-RN Preparation & Exam

3-4 monthsCAD $1,500-3,000

Intensive NCLEX preparation with Canadian healthcare focus

Key Actions:

Enroll in NCLEX preparation program
Study Canadian healthcare system
Complete practice examinations
Pass NCLEX-RN examination
3

Provincial Registration & Job Search

2-4 monthsCAD $500-800

Register with provincial nursing body and secure employment

Key Actions:

Apply for provincial nursing registration
Search for nursing positions
Complete job interviews
Receive job offer with LMIA support
4

Work Permit & PR Application

6-12 monthsCAD $2,300-4,000

Secure work permit and apply for permanent residence

Key Actions:

Apply for work permit with job offer
Start working in Canada
Apply through Provincial Nominee Program
Receive permanent residence approval
Financial Benefits

Nursing Salary & Career Progression

Complete salary breakdown for nursing professionals at different career stages

Starting & Experience-Based Salaries

CAD $5,200-6,800
New Graduate RN
Net: CAD $4,000-5,200
CAD $6,800-8,500
Experienced RN (3-5 years)
Net: CAD $5,200-6,500
CAD $8,500-11,000
Specialized Nurse
Net: CAD $6,500-8,200

Specialized & Senior Nursing Roles

CAD $85,000-110,000/year
ICU/Critical Care Nurse
Critical care certification + experience
CAD $90,000-130,000/year
Nursing Manager/Supervisor
Leadership experience + management qualification
CAD $95,000-140,000/year
Nurse Practitioner
Masters degree + NP certification
CAD $88,000-125,000/year
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Masters in specialized area + certification

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