Faster, More Efficient Pathway for Internationally Educated Nurses

Saskatchewan Is Developing a Faster, More Efficient Pathway for Internationally Educated Nurses to Join the Health-Care Workforce...

By September, Saskatchewan will be ready to implement other improvements for IENs, including:

A shorter bridging program that will build on an applicant’s existing knowledge but also provide solid grounding and orientation to the Saskatchewan health-care system, reducing the transition process from approximately one year to 14 weeks; An applicant-focused approach to support success, including:

• language training supports to ensure this foundational requirement is met through online materials and workshops;
• an expansion of options to establish language proficiency;
• employer orientation specific to the facility and location;
• access to clinical supports that will have experienced professionals available to provide support to new employees;
• settlement assistance in collaboration with community groups; and
• customized support through navigators.

For more information, visit the Gov of Sask's press release here.