Nursing Info

Canada is increasingly recognized as a prime destination for foreign nurses seeking employment opportunities. With an aging population and a growing demand for healthcare services, the need for qualified nursing professionals has never been more critical. The Canadian government actively supports immigration pathways for healthcare workers, including nurses, through various programs that offer visa sponsorship. This initiative not only addresses labor shortages but also enhances the diversity and richness of the healthcare workforce in Canada.

For foreign Nurses, the prospect of working in Canada comes with numerous benefits, including competitive salaries, a high quality of life, and opportunities for professional development. However, navigating the immigration process can be complex. Understanding the requirements, skills needed, and potential salary expectations is essential for those considering this career move. This is aimed to provide you with a comprehensive overview of Nursing jobs in Canada that offer visa sponsorship for foreigners.

Entry-Level Skills and Experience Required

To qualify for Nursing jobs in Canada, you will typically need to possess a recognized Nursing degree and relevant clinical experience. Entry-level positions often require a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a diploma in nursing, alongside completion of the NCLEX-RN exam or the Canadian Registered Nurse Examination (CRNE).

Additionally, proficiency in English or French is crucial, as effective communication is key in healthcare settings. Many employers in Canada also seek candidates with strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Region with the Highest Payment Structure

1. Alberta
   • Average Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 CAD
   • Known for high demand in urban centers like Calgary and Edmonton, offering competitive wages and benefits.
2. British Columbia
   • Average Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 CAD
   • Vancouver leads with higher costs of living, but salaries are adjusted accordingly to attract skilled professionals.
3. Ontario
   • Average Salary: $70,000 – $80,000 CAD
   • Toronto offers a vast job market and significant earning potential, especially in specialized fields.
4. Nova Scotia
   • Average Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 CAD
   • Though lower than larger provinces, it offers a favorable work-life balance and community-focused care.
5. Saskatchewan
   • Average Salary: $65,000 – $70,000 CAD
   • The province is experiencing growth in the healthcare sector, with opportunities for new graduates.

Salary Expectations for Immigrants

RegionAverage Salary (CAD)Alberta$80,000 – $90,000British Columbia$75,000 – $85,000Ontario$70,000 – $80,000Nova Scotia$65,000 – $75,000Saskatchewan$65,000 – $70,000

However, foreign Nurses considering a career in Canada can expect competitive salaries that vary by region, reflecting the demand for healthcare professionals. Alberta and British Columbia lead in salary potential, while provinces like Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan offer a balance of lower living costs and a supportive community. Understanding these dynamics can help immigrants make informed decisions about their career paths in Canadian healthcare.

United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health Officer Adolescent Engagement for HPV Vaccine routinization and Polio social mobilization
Job no: 575693
Location: Abuja
Contract type: Temporary Appointment (364 Days)
Level: NO-2
Categories: Health

Purpose of Activity/Assignment

• Under the general guidance of the Health Manager -Immunization and oversight from the Chief of Health and HIV and in close collaboration with the Chief of SBC section, chief Gender & Development Manager.
• The incumbent will be part of the HPV introduction TWG at national/state levels to support the effective and efficient routinization of the vaccine, technical support is required to facilitate strategic planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of the process.
• Meaningful youth engagement of young people, the incumbent shall support the development of communication messages, taking into consideration their ideas and aspirations, identify key/relevant influencers and gatekeepers, platforms, modalities of service delivery, and what and how to integrate additional youth-friendly services.

Responsibilities

• Support the States to integrate adolescent girl-centered approaches for the planning of demand-generation activities for the routinization of HPV to the selected states through UNICEF Field Offices.
• Support the state communication and social mobilization teams to produce and implement an evidence-based, integrated Adolescent, demand generation and mobilization plan for the NVI, assist the state Health team for polio social mobilization innovation.
• Support the state ACSM (Advocacy, Communication, and Social Mobilization) working group for the HPV routinization and polio campaign to support the development of adolescent-friendly social media messages as well as polio social mobilization messages.
• Support identification and coordination of state-level and LGA-level stakeholders (education, women affairs, NGOs, faith-based, youth, etc.) for community engagement, mobilization, mapping of adolescent-friendly platforms, networks, and enumeration of eligible girls in and out of school.
• Support the LGA team to Identify facilities and map catchment areas for facility-led community outreaches (hub and spoke model)
• Support the Design and implementation of a knowledge management plan for innovative documentation and reporting of every stage of the campaign – including dashboards, infographics, human interest stories, etc.
• Provide technical assistance to the State Communication/Social Mobilization Technical Working Groups on updating the weekly dashboard.
• Provide updates to NTWG, UNICEF Field, and Country Offices by completing daily and weekly updates through the Field Offices and providing any other updates on request.
• Attend communication/social mobilization meetings and workshops as directed by supervisors, HPV TWG, Polio EOC and as required by the state teams.
• Deliverables:
• The incumbent will:
• Submit a work plan at the beginning of each month to the supervisor including the plans for activities and travel if there are any.
• Compile a state micro plan for adolescent mobilization and the advocacy communication and social mobilization plan for the HPV routinization and polio campaigns.
• Map the state-level and LGA-level stakeholders (education, women affairs, NGOs, faith-based, youth, etc) for community engagement, mobilization, mapping of adolescent-friendly platforms, networks, and enumeration of eligible girls in and out of school.
• Develop innovative IEC materials for the mobilization of Adolescent and Young People (AYP) platforms and community engagement.
• Provide an update on the pre-introduction, introduction, and post-introduction processes and decision-making for the smooth introduction of the HPV vaccine o the field office and the country office.
• Identify and map AYP/AYP-friendly social media influencers for an intensive AYP-friendly campaign.
• Develop training materials for AYP-friendly platforms, state managers, LGA managers, and stakeholders towards community mobilization and demand generation for HPV vaccines.

Requirements

• A university degree in one of the following fields is required: public health/nutrition, pediatric health, family health, health research, global/international health, health policy and/or management, environmental health sciences, biostatistics, socio-medical, health education, epidemiology, or another relevant technical field.
• A minimum of two years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas is required: public health/nutrition planning and management, maternal and neonatal health care, or health emergency/humanitarian preparedness
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of the major Nigeria local Languages is of added value
• Experience working in a developing country is considered as an asset.
• Developing country work experience and/or familiarity with emergency.

Application Closing Date

30th September, 2024.

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We assist those in urgent need anywhere, anytime, no matter what the conditions, providing lifesaving health care and health care-related emergency services-often within hours. As conditions ease, we work with local leaders to rebuild stronger. In non-emergency settings, our focus is development.

• Experience 3 years
• Location Katsina

Job Summary:

• This role is responsible for implementing nutrition programming across field sites and for ensuring implementation of the project in accordance with the IMC set standards and protocols.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.

Main Tasks And Responsibilities:

• Assist in all CMAM and Infant and Young Child Feeding activities at health facility and community level through, working with health facility staff and CHVs.
• Supportive supervision for CMAM and IYCF activities at health and community level and collecting, compiling the reports on a weekly and Monthly basis.
• Ensuring that health facility and Mobile teams services have adequate nutrition supplies for SAM and MAM
• Assess CMAM and IYCF training gaps for health facility workers and CHVs and recommend the best training to be conducted.
• Support in organizing CMAM and IYCF trainings in both health facility and community level.
• Train the Community health workers/volunteers MUAC screening, CMAM, nutrition and hygiene reporting, enable them effectively to deliver Key messages, in a manner that it is easy for the communities to remember, and adopt the practices.
• Working closely with Health and WASH team, nutrition treatment team, to ensure that nutrition messages are intergraded in all Health facilities and outreach activities.
• Work closely with the community and create feedback mechanism pathway, that will enable communities to provide feedback to the program and that the program team respond to issues raised by the affected population timely.
• Work closely with M&E section and collect monthly data and activities reports and ensure proper filing of all projects related documentation.

Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Typically, a Diploma in Nutrition, Nursing or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in CMAM & IYCF-E
• 2+ years of relevant work experience in administrative work
• Work experience in nutrition/Health programs
• Previous experience working for an international NGO.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as needed.
• Strong English and Arabic skills, written and spoken. Ability to write reports in English is required.

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INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Midwife
Location: Dikwa, Borno
Employment Type: Contract

Job Summary

• Under the direction of the Clinical Supervisor, the role provides medical care, treatment, and follow-ups on patients according to set protocols and universal hygiene standards/precautions.
• Role-holder provides supportive supervision to staff/volunteers, MoH staff, and ensures guidelines set in the health protocols are followed during the provision of medical care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the implementation and continuity of antenatal and postnatal care, family planning, obstetrical care (BEmONC), neonatal and comprehensive abortion care, management of victims of sexual violence, reproductive tract infections and wound care in accordance with INTERSOS Reproductive Care Package of Activities and reinforce the implementation of standardized protocols.
• Collaborate with the medical doctor and/or nurse in the management of Sexual violence cases.
• Provide counseling session for patients and beneficiaries on ANC, PNC, IYCF. 
• Assess the feasibility for referral of pregnant women from the TBAs to the BEmONC facility for medical evaluation and/or complicated deliveries.
• Ensure hygiene and sterilization criteria (including universal precautions) are met according to INTERSOS specifications.
• Ensures timely supported referrals to the nearest CEMONC Facility.
• Properly follow up on all newborn babies from delivery until discharge, informing mothers and relatives about the importance of breastfeeding, vaccination, and possible complications resulting from harmful traditional practices.
• Promotes and implements the universal hygiene standards/ precautions, bio-hazard prevention, and infection control, security rules and other procedures in the medical premises and ensures a safe working environment in the targeted HF and in the mobile clinic. Respecting medical secrets and confidentiality always.
• Organizes out care and treatments according to medical prescriptions, performing consultations and other minor medical procedures. Participating in the health education of the patient (and family) when necessary.
• Supervises administrative procedures and documents (fill in patient’s files, forms, consumptions, statistics, registers, health files, etc.), and reports problematic situations and cases that may arise. Participating in data collection and keeping doctors/supervisors informed.

Professional Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• At least 2 years post-qualifying experience in a similar environment/Humanitarian context
• Possession of a valid practicing certificate
• Essential computer literacy (word, excel, and internet)
• Leadership, people management, and development, teamwork, and cooperation Service Orientation.
• Understanding of humanitarian operations principles, standards, and best practices
• Manages effectively his/her own time as well as flexible and available to work overtime when needed.
• Good command of written and spoken English, Kanuri, and Hausa Languages Strong interpersonal and team-building skills and excellence as a team player
• Honesty and integrity and ability to cope with stressful situations.

Application Closing Date:

23rd September, 2024.

How to Apply

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Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, international organisation. The organisation is made up mainly of doctors and health sector workers and is also open to all other professions which might help in achieving its aims.

Médecins Sans Frontières provides assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict. They do so irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Specialized Technician
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Contract Period: Indefinite

Main Purpose

• Performing autonomously, specific complex / advanced installation, maintenance works and repairs depending on the technician’s specialization (requiring special/qualifications/training), according to the supervisor’s instructions and MSF standards and procedures, in order to ensure a proper functioning and maintenance of MSF equipment, installations and infrastructures.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing autonomously, all necessary complex / advanced installations, maintenance, and repairs (i.e. requiring special qualifications/training), according to the supervisor’s instructions and executing any needed tests after any repair or maintenance. Including the following functions:
  • Qualified Electrician
  • Qualified Mechanic
  • Biomed Technician
• Making suggestions regarding any repair or maintenance work needed in MSF electrical installations, equipment and/or vehicles and assisting the logistics department for any relative work needed.
• Managing the stock of consumable items, filling in the stock cards, carrying out physical stock inventories, executing orders necessary for renewing stock, and avoiding any shortage.
• Responsible for the equipment and tools, including extinguishers, checking they are correctly and safely used, maintaining and renewing them when necessary and keeping the inventory updated.
• Keeping working area clean and tidy, ensuring that all record sheets and books related to logistical maintenance are always completed. Preparing needed reports before and after any repair or required maintenance.
• Immediately informing the line manager of any problems that arise in the course of the work, particularly with regard to damage, loss, theft or attempted break-ins
• Working in collaboration with other specialised technicians and workers, if necessary, or managing a small team of workers.

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities:

• Ensuring that weekly checks are routingly carried out on all functional generators in accordance with the weekly checks check-list and documented afterwards.
• Perfom skilled and semi skilled craft work in the installation, maintenace and repair of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, electronics, carpentry and related facilities component
• Inspect water boilers, HVAC equipments, pumps, motors and similar mechanical/electrical equipments on a regular basis
• Perfoms routine maintenance activities around the building such as maintenance of all equipments (energy, watsan, biomed etc).
• Troubleshoot problems and carryout neccesary repairs as required.
• Carry out other task as may be directed by the functional line manager
• Keeping the asset inventory up to date in the managed technical families

Minimum Required Skills and Qualifications

• Education: A degree in Electrical or related studies is desirable.
• Experience: Must have strong electrical knowledge with a minimum of two years. 2 years previous experience in
• Similar position in MSF or other NGO is desirable.
• Language: Local language essential, mission language desirable.

Application Closing Date
27th September, 2024.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:

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Note

• MSF is an equal opportunity employer, both men and women are encouraged to apply.
• Interested candidates should submit their application, including cover letter, resume and copy of relevant certificates and NYSC certificate/Exemption Letters 

Médecins Sans Frontières is a Private, international organisation. The organisation is made up mainly of doctors and health sector workers and is also open to all other professions which might help in achieving its aims. Médecins Sans Frontières provides assistance to populations in distress, to victims of natural or man-made disasters and to victims of armed conflict. They do so irrespective of race, religion, creed or political convictions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Maintenance Agent
Location:  Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Main Purpose

Perform repair / maintenance / construction works, according to the supervisor’s instructions and MSF standards, in order to ensure proper operations and prevent faults / deterioration of MSF equipment / installations / infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all minor works (construction, repairs, etc.) requested by the line manager, as well as any task identified by the employee and approved by the line manager.
• Perform regular maintenance of MSF installations / equipment / infrastructures (base, house, store, warehouse, health centre, hospital, etc.), particularly in line with a preventive maintenance plan (procedures to follow, schedule, etc.).
• In the event of faults / deterioration, diagnose the problem and propose possible solutions to the line manager and/or technical adviser.
• Perform any necessary tests / checks to confirm the proper operation of the installation or equipment after repair.
• Ensure effective management, protection and care of work tools (including site installations under the employee’s supervision) and keep the workshop tidy.
• Ensure that there are adequate stocks of consumables and materials for minor repairs and manage those stocks; placing orders in time.
• Keep all documents related to installations / equipment / infrastructures in order and update them regularly.
• Immediately inform the line manager of any problems that arise in the course of the work, particularly with regard to damage, loss, theft or attempted break-ins.
• Assist logistics department for any related work needed

MSF Section/Context Specific Accountabilities:

• Ensure quality construction standards and the use of proper construction techniques
• Analyse, manage and mitigate risk
• Plan ahead to prvent problems and resolve any emerging ones
• Carryout other work related task as may be directed by the line manager.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma or its equivalent in Carpentry, Plumbing, Electricity, Woodwork, Air Conditioning, Roofing, Heating, Welding, Painting, Refrigeration and Appliances Maintenance.
• At least 2 years work experience in technical works and organising of multiple activities, preferably within MSF facility/ work environment.
• Outstanding organizational and coordination abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous working experience working with MSF or other NGOs.
• Work Experience in developing countries or similar contexts is desirable.

Languages:

• Local language essential. Mission language desirable.

Knowledge:

• Essential ability to do basic repairs.

Application Closing Date
27th September, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application, including cover letter, resume and copy of relevant certificates and NYSC certificate/Exemption Letters to: msfocb-nigeria-recruitment@brussels.msf.org using “APPLICATION FOR MAINTENANCE AGENT” as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for interview; MSF Belgium takes this opportunity to thank all potential candidates for their application.
• MSF is an equal-opportunity employer, both men and women are encouraged to apply.
• Dual Employment is considered gross misconduct as contained in MSF Belgium Internal Regulations (IR) guideline and hence not acceptable.
• Applications should be sent through the indicated channel else application will not be entertained.
• MSF reserves the right to cancel any step or whole of the recruitment process at any stage.