The Pre-Arrival and Post-Arrival Supports and Services (PASS) Program is a free, Canada-wide initiative funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to support Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) preparing for, and transitioning into, nursing practice in Canada.
PASS offers a suite of services designed to help you:
Understand Canadian nursing regulation and practice expectations
Build Canadian nursing-specific communication and workplace skills
Receive tailored guidance through the registration and employment journey
Connect with experienced nurses and professional networks
Our webinars provide practical knowledge about:
The Canadian health care system
Provincial nursing registration processes
Labour market trends and employment strategies
You can join live sessions or access recorded webinars at your own pace.
Each PASS participant is matched with a dedicated case manager who will:
Review your individual situation and goals
Help you build a personalized action plan
Connect you with the most relevant PASS supports
Recommend additional local or settlement services
Case management is available from pre-arrival through post-arrival stages.
PASS connects you with a mentor through the Canadian Nurses Association who can:
Share insights about nursing practice and workplace culture
Help you build professional networks
Offer guidance based on your destination province or nursing specialty
These courses focus on nursing-specific English communication skills so you can:
Navigate clinical conversations
Write nursing documentation confidently
Communicate effectively in Canadian health care settings
WEBINARS
Transferable Skills for Pre-Registration Employment
Wed, Feb 4, 9:00 AM EST
Jump Start Nursing Registration Process
Fri, Feb 6, 9:00 AM EST
Transferable Skills for Pre-Registration Employment
Mon, Feb 9, 12:00 PM EST
Networking Skills for Internationally Educated Nurses
Thu, Feb 12, 9:00 AM EST
PASS SERVICES
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You are eligible if you are an Internationally Educated Nurse who:
Holds a nursing degree/diploma from a recognized program; and
Has been approved for immigration to Canada (e.g., permanent residency)
PASS services are offered virtually anywhere in the world before you arrive, and post-arrival across Canada.
No cost for eligible participants
Personalized support from day one
Flexible online learning and webinars
Mentorship and networking with Canadian nursing professionals
Check eligibility and register
Join upcoming webinars and orientation sessions.
Begin individualized case management and mentoring.
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
