Nursing in Canada Move Your Career Forward in British Columbia
Make a living while making a difference
British Columbia (BC) is moving public health care forward, with some of the highest nursing wages in Canada, new nurse-to-patient ratios, and stronger patient care. Advance your nursing career in a remarkable place where progress, nature, and community come together.
This NursingJobsBC website is maintained by Health Match BC, a free health professional recruitment service that is part of BCHealthCareers.ca network and funded by the BC Government.
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Supports for Nurses in British Columbia (BC), Canada
Navigational Support
Nurses who wish to practice in British Columbia (BC) must meet the mandatory requirements to be eligible for registration as determined by the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). This applies to anyone working as a Registered Nurse (RN), Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), Nurse Practitioner (NP), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in BC. Health Match BC’s navigation services team will support you through the steps necessary for registration with BCCNM and are here to answer your questions, provide up-to-date information and guidance, connect you to services and provide encouragement and support as you meet the requirements for registration.
Financial Support
Through Health Match BC, the Province is committed to supporting nurses who are new to British Columbia (BC) in their pursuit of registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Eligible candidates can access bursaries and fee waivers to help cover the costs of international credential evaluations, English language testing, competency assessments, and necessary educational upgrading. Financial support available varies from $300 to approximately $16,000 depending on the specific assessments and educational upgrades required.
Job Search Support
Once you are ready for your job search, the Health Match BC employment services team will provide job search support and help you connect with public health employers and nursing opportunities across British Columbia (BC). Our team will provide you with the information you need to identify the right community and job opportunities to begin your career in BC, as well as the resources to network, apply and find employment.
Immigration Support
To meet the demand for skilled and qualified health care professionals, British Columbia introduced the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP). The program was created to expedite the immigration process for health care workers by providing a pathway to permanent residency. For nurses looking to apply for BC PNP, Health Match is here to help. The Health Match Immigration team will support you as you navigate your application with BC PNP and obtain permanent resident status in Canada.
Latest News
Province Announces Minimum Nurse-to-Patient Ratios, Retention and Recruitment Investments
Together with the BCNU, the Ministry of Health has established minimum nurse-to-patient ratios for six health-care settings in acute care facilities. Examples include most adult medical and surgical units, where the ratio will be one nurse to every four patients and high-acuity units where it will be one nurse to two patients. This progress is supported by a $237 million investment for recruitment and retention…
Click here to read more about the new initiatives to support nursing in BC.
Why British Columbia, Canada
Canada is one of the most dynamic and multicultural countries across the globe. Offering free public health care and education to all its citizens and permanent residents, it also has an extremely high quality of living and is one of the strongest economies in the world. British Columbia, which is also known as BC, is Canada’s westernmost province and home to 5.2 million people.
British Columbia has a lot to offer. Not only in its epic landscapes, clean cities, and friendly people but also in safety, work satisfaction and health care. We’re proud of our wide range of industries, a rich history that stretches back 10,000 years, and a diverse, multicultural population.
If you love the outdoors, you’ll find a new love in British Columbia. We have miles of beaches, lush rainforests, inland deserts, rocky coastlines, and a vibrant wine region. Skiing and mountain climbing are also popular activities. There’s no shortage of opportunity, recreation, and fun.
Communities in BC are culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse, with immigrants making up a high proportion of BC’s population. The vibrant multicultural atmosphere and excellent quality of life have made BC a major destination for newcomers, with over 28% of the population born outside of Canada and more than 40,000 immigrants from around the world arriving in BC every year.
