Qualifying nurses educated abroad can now access tailored support to help them integrate into the Canadian workforce through the Pre-Arrival and Post-Arrival Supports and Services Program (PASS).<\/p>\n
Nurses located outside Canada who have yet to immigrate to Canada but have obtained their confirmation of permanent residence can utilize the PASS Pre-Arrival Program.<\/p>\n
The PASS Post-Arrival Program, on the other hand, is a newcomer service for nurses currently located in Canada.<\/p>\n
Offered by the CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses, the PASS program is federally funded\u2014meaning it is completely free for eligible nurses to partake in.<\/p>\n
Moving to Canada? Sign up for our special newsletter! Eligibility requirements<\/p>\n To be eligible for the free PASS program, you must<\/p>\n If you do not meet these two requirements, you do not qualify for supports and services through the PASS program and will have to seek alternative resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n What the PASS program offers<\/p>\n The PASS program provides internationally educated nurses (IENs) with a variety of supports and services, including the following:<\/p>\n Online communication courses: Online courses focusing on language and communication skills specific to the nursing field. Post-arrival, the case manager can also suggest additional support measures to aid you in your settlement journey<\/a>.<\/p>\n All nurse mentors hold CNA certification and have a minimum of three years of work experience in their specialty.<\/p>\n The PASS program can also provide guidance on how to obtain licensure through provincial regulatory bodies, help with licensure exam preparation, and provide you with employment<\/a> referrals and interview assistance.<\/p>\n The communication courses provided through the PASS program total 84 hours in length, and are designed for nurses who meet a Canadian Language Benchmark<\/a> level 5 or 6. In PASS\u2019s communication course, nurses can expect to learn about<\/p>\n Verbal and non-verbal cross-cultural communication; How to apply for the PASS program<\/p>\n If you wish to benefit from the PASS program, fill out the online intake form available on pass4nurses.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n To register, you must create an account, specify whether you’re in or outside Canada and seeking pre- or post-arrival services, and share your educational, professional, and clinical specialty details\u2014among other things.<\/p>\n In the intake form, include documentation that you have completed your nursing education, as well as evidence showing that you have received permanent residence<\/a> (PR) confirmation.<\/p>\n The following documents are accepted as proof of PR confirmation:<\/p>\n Confirmation of Permanent Residence<\/a> (COPR). Once your application has been reviewed by a PASS case manager, you will be contacted with the next steps.<\/p>\n
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\nMentorship support: Connection with expert nursing mentors through the Canadian Nurses Association, (CNA) with mentorship customized by destination province<\/a> and\/or nursing specialization.
\nLive and recorded webinars: An overview of the nursing registration process in different provinces, the Canadian healthcare system, current labour market trends, and alternative non-licensed positions you can pursue while working toward full registration.
\nIndividualized case management: Personalized, one-on-one support which includes guidance on relevant online resources, introductions to fellow IENs, and referrals to provincial support services based on your arrival timeline.<\/p>\n
\nCanadian nursing vocabulary and abbreviations;
\nInter-professional practice;
\nCommunicating with their healthcare teams;
\nHealth teaching and assessment;
\nDocumentation and reporting;
\nTherapeutic communication and conflict resolution; and
\nConflict resolution.<\/p>\n
\nA single-entry PR Visa.
\nA PR Visa pick-up notification letter.
\nA passport request letter indicating PR Visa issuance.
\nAn IRCC request that you complete a PR medical examination<\/a>.
\nAn IRCC invitation to obtain pre-arrival services.<\/p>\n