Canada's Newcomer Program for Internationally Educated Nurses
This program helps nurses prepare to work in Canada’s health care field. The PASS Program can also assist health care employers in integrating newcomer nurses.
PASS Program
The PASS Program helps nurses prepare for licensure and employment in Canada. Programs are offered internationally and across Canada.
Pre-Arrival
The PASS Pre-Arrival program assists nurses who are currently outside of Canada.
Post-Arrival
The PASS Post-Arrival Program assists nurses who are currently living in Canada.
Programs for Internationally Educated Nurses to Canada
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pre-arrival services
Pre-Arrival Program for Nurses
Pre-Arrival Programs
You and your family can get free online services to help prepare for and adjust to life in Canada. These services are funded by the Government of Canada.
Outside Canada
You are an internationally Educated Nurse who has been approved for immigration to Canada on Permanent Resident or refugee status.
Online Programs
The PASS Pre-Arrival program consists of online programming and virtual meeting sessions with case managers and nursing mentors.
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Post-Arrival Program for Nurses
In Canada
You are an internationally Educated Nurse, currently living in Canada, on Permanent Resident or refugee status. You are seeking licensure, registration or employment in nursing.
Newcomer Services
You and your family can get free in-person and online services to help prepare for and adjust to life in Canada. These services are funded by the Government of Canada.
Online and In-Person
The PASS Post-Arrival program consists of online programming and virtual meeting sessions with case managers and nursing mentors. In-Person sessions are available depending on location.
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Health Care Employers and Partners
Strategy
The PASS Program has extensive insight into Internationally Educated Nurses in Canada. Partnering with key stakeholders in health care allows us to provide your organization with custom strategies for newcomer integration.
Employers
There are many ways that health care employers can get involved with the PASS Program for Internationally Educated Nurses. Many of our current services connect newcomer nurses to employers.
Partner / Collaborate
Have an idea to collaborate or would you like to start a conversation? The PASS team members can assist you and your organizations needs.
Questions / Answers
Common questions
What is the PASS Program?
This 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
Who is the PASS Program for?
To be eligible for the PASS Program, along with proof of nursing background, you must also provide documentation showing that the Canadian Government has approved your permanent migration to Canada.
Any of the following immigration documents are accepted:
- An IRCC invitation to obtain pre-arrival services
- A confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) letter/document
- A passport request letter that indicates Permanent Resident visa issuance
- An IRCC request that an applicant for permanent residence complete a medical examination
- A Single Entry Permanent Resident Visa
- A Permanent Resident Visa pick up notification letter
What is a Pre-Arrival Program?
You and your family can get free in-person and online services to help prepare for and adjust to life in Canada. We call these pre-arrival services.
Pre-arrival services can help you to
- prepare for your move to Canada
- learn how to get your education, work experience and credentials recognized in Canada
- connect with employers to find employment
- connect with free services after you arrive in Canada
What are the benefits of PASS Pre-Arrival Program?
- One-on-one case management
- Live PASS and diverse guest webinars equipping IENs for successful entry and health workforce integration
- Online nursing communication courses
- Opportunities to connect with nurse mentors
How does PASS help Internationally Educated Nurses in Canada?
- One-on-one case management
- Live PASS and diverse guest webinars equipping IENs for successful entry and health workforce integration
- Online nursing communication courses
- Opportunities to connect with nurse mentors
An award-winning duo for Nurses
The PASS Program is administered by the CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses.
CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses
History
The CARE Centre for Internationally Educated Nurses was founded in Ontario, Canada in 2001. CARE Centre works with nurses, employers, and stakeholders to strengthen the health care sector.
Programs
Since 2001, the CARE Centre has helped thousands of newcomer nurses in Canada through it's expansive programming.
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