Pre-Arrival and Post-Arrival for Internationally Educated Nurses

The Pre- and Post-Arrival Supports and Services Program (PASS) is funded by the Government of Canada.

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.

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

You are...

An Internationally Educated Nurse currently living outside of Canada

An Internationally Educated Nurse currently living in Canada

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

I am extremely grateful to PASS for all the support you have given me as an IEN even before I landed in Canada. The preparation made such a huge difference!"

Kristine - PASS Participant (IEN, HALIFAX)

How it works...

Your journey as a newcomer nurse in Canada starts with the PASS program.

STEP 1

Register

Complete the PASS pre-arrival or post-arrival registration form.

To register, you must provide documentation showing your nursing background and the Canadian Government has approved your permanent migration.

The program is for nurses located both internationally and in Canada.

The PASS Program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

STEP 2

Pre-Arrival

For Internationally Educated Nurses located outside of Canada, the PASS Pre-Arrival Program includes:

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

Once we receive your completed registration form, you'll begin receiving PASS pre-arrival services before coming to Canada.

STEP 3

Post-Arrival

For Internationally Educated Nurses who have arrived in Canada, the PASS Post-Arrival Program includes:

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

The PASS program program can provide you with connections to other newcomer programs. These can include settlement and employment services.

The PASS Program helps Internationally Educated Nurses prepare for and adjust to life in Canada.

Nurses can access these services through the PASS Pre-Arrival or Post-Arrival Program.

PASS Program for Nurses Benefits