Canadian nurses are allowed to work in different provinces as they meet the requirements of that province.
Can A Nurse In Ontario Work In Alberta?
Yes, a nurse in Ontario can work in Alberta.
However, you must first be registered with The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA).
You will provide documentation of your existing licensing in Ontario. The process can take a long time. Once approved, you will pay an annual fee.
Each province has their own registration system and approval process.
Register with The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Albert (CLPNA) here.
If you are not through the application and approval process, you are prohibited from working as a nurse in that province.
Its possible to hold multiple provincial nursing licenses at the same time, though you will have to keep up with the annual fees for each one.
In most cases, this is not practical, and most people allow the unused licenses to expire. If your license expires, you can go through a renewal process later on.
It is somewhat common for nurses to register with a different province than the one they took their schooling in.
You must first be licensed in the province where you finished your schooling, then you can transfer your license from there.
If you are planning to move to a different province, it is highly recommended to start the registration process as soon as possible. It can take several weeks, and in some cases, months.
In Summary
You can work inter-provincially as a Canadian nurse, but there are registration processes, sometimes exams, and licensing fees.
