PASS Program for Internationally Educated Nurses

The PASS pre-arrival program is for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) in their countries of residence who have been approved for immigration to Canada.

The PASS post-arrival program is a newcomer service for Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) located in Canada.

The PASS Program offers pre-arrival and post-arrival programs.

There is no cost for PASS newcomer services. Internationally Educated Nurses must have proof of graduation from a nursing school and a letter of immigration confirmation from the Government of Canada.

Virtual

Access to online webinars, courses and workshops.

Nursing

Nursing-specific programs and mentorship.

Canadian

Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

You are...

A Nurse currently living outside of Canada

A Nurse currently living or landed in Canada

A health care employer or partner of Internationally Educated Nurses in Canada

The PASS program offers support to nurses immigrating to Canada. To find out more about services in each province or territory, choose a destination from the list.

The PASS program helps nurses prepare to work in Canada’s nursing profession.

PASS can support you to:

Navigate nursing regulation across Canadian provinces and territories
Understand the Canadian health care system for workforce integration
Develop Canadian nursing-specific language and communication skills
Connect with nurse mentors, network to gain health care sector insights
Explore pre-registration and regulated nursing employment opportunities

Language of service: English

How the PASS Program works...

Eligibility

You must provide your nursing background and Canadian immigration documention.

The PASS program is for nurses located internationally or currently living in Canada.

Register

For Internationally Educated Nurses located outside of Canada, services are virtual.

For nurses in Canada, services are provided online and in-person.

Begin PASS

Webinars, online courses, mentorship connections with Canadian nurses, nursing specific communication courses, personalized employment information, and much more!

WEBINARS
FOR INTERNATIONALLY EDUCATED NURSES

PASS PROGRAM SERVICES
FOR INTERNATIONALLY EDUCATED NURSES

Nursing Webinars

Webinars

Live and pre-recorded webinars

Case Management

One-on-one case management for guidance from registration to employment.

Mentors and Networking

Connect with employers and other internationally educated nurses across Canada.

Nursing Courses

Nursing courses and workshops designed specifically for Internationally Educated Nurses in Canada.

PASS Program for Internationally Educated Nurses

The PASS Program offers pre-arrival and post-arrival programs.

You are...

The PASS program offers support to nurses immigrating to Canada. To find out more about services in each province or territory, choose a destination from the list.

The PASS program helps nurses prepare to work in Canada’s nursing profession.