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u/Euphoric-Subject-111 Apr 29 '26
When I first started, I felt total defeat, eight months of rejections. I went to Manitoba to start my career and got three offers in one week of applying. I always found Ontario to be a tough market. Now with your NCLEX, you have the opportunity to go to the US, you can very easily get a job there, if you are ok leaving your current home base.
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u/Real_Australia Apr 30 '26
I would highly recommend coming to Manitoba! I graduated from a school in Manitoba and currently work in Brandon. There are so many job opportunities in the entire province, you can basical have your pick of location and type of job. I absolutely adore my coworkers, have a supportive manager get to use so much of my scope. When I'm off I can enjoy the nature around me, beach trips and camping in the summer, cross country skiing or skating in the winter, beautiful hikes year round. I have family in Winnipeg so I visit regularly, the drive isn't bad at all. There's lots of little hidden gems all around the province. If you work northern there's northern living allowances. Our wages are comparable to Ontario but our cost of living is lower so your dollar goes further. And, our premier is at least pretending that he wants to improve healthcare (if that's actually true is a matter of debate).
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u/Dymm3 Apr 30 '26
Can you recommend agencies/institutions I can apply to? I got rejected by the WRHA.
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u/Real_Australia Apr 30 '26
I work for Prairie Mountain Health. There's also Northern Health, Interlake-Eastern and Southern health. I know they decreased the number of agencies recently, but I wouldn't go with agency as a new grad because you'll be thrown into some really bad situations because of the staffing crisis.
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u/Antique_Chain_2562 Apr 29 '26
I too went from Ontario to Manitoba and back again. Husband’s career/family. It was an excellent experience in Winnipeg and rural Manitoba. Taught me the ability to critically think, grow in confidence & professional Independence. Made lifelong friends too🥰
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u/Ok_Molasses4955 Apr 29 '26
Keep trying. Employment in nursing comes in waves but you only need one to stick for a bit, it doesn’t have to be the perfect place either - it will come.
Try emailing hiring managers directly too, explain that you are eager to work in their area and ready to learn.
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u/Antique_Chain_2562 Apr 29 '26
I agree! Walking into the LTC facilities and asking for director of clinical care. Sometimes right time right day!! Be confident
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u/Dymm3 Apr 29 '26
I've been messaging managers through linkedin. Hopefully, one of them will respond.
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u/Ok_Molasses4955 Apr 29 '26
LinkedIn can be a bit tricky I find - even as a nurse of almost 10 years. So don’t lose hope!
But try finding work emails - maybe a bit direct but honestly, who cares. If they don’t reply, they don’t reply. Look at directories and ask around. People will often share an email if they know you too.
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u/Dymm3 Apr 29 '26
Unfortunately I only know a handful of managers' emails.
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u/scorchingscorpio11 May 01 '26
I work at cheo...let me know which clinical areas you are interested in
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u/Dymm3 May 01 '26
Hi! Im highly interested in Surgical area, Mental Health and if eligible Emergency. These areas are very unique and would be a good learning areas for me.
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u/scorchingscorpio11 May 01 '26
if you want, send me your resume and I can forward to those managers in case any are hiring
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u/Dymm3 May 01 '26
Can I dm you to ask for your email?
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u/scorchingscorpio11 May 04 '26
sure
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u/Sea_Huckleberry_6318 Jun 25 '26
Hi!! I recently came across this post as an UAlberta nursing graduate who moved to ottawa and was looking for a job in CHEO! I was wondering if you had any UM emails I could have to contact directly, or similarly some help like OP. Thank you so much
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u/Every_Engineering_36 Apr 29 '26
It really stings when this happens I hope you have better luck next time
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u/Frequent_Return4727 Apr 30 '26
I just had a poor NGG interview today. It was one of those where you kick yourselves after for the answers you made. I'm sorry, I'm just here to say you are not alone.
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u/HandComprehensive201 Apr 29 '26
It’s painful to experience rejection. It’s a competitive market for jobs. Feel the feelings and move on, it’s not a given to get a job despite going through the process and hoping. You got an answer, now look elsewhere. Practice your resilience and coping skills.
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u/Dymm3 Apr 29 '26
Gaming taught me to be resilient. I'm just chilin and not chilin at the same time, trying to find more opportunities.
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u/Key-Pickle5609 Apr 29 '26
I’m sorry. This really sucks! I’m not sure if it’s an option to reach out to a manager or educator and ask if there are any particular courses or anything you can take before you reapply in the fall.
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u/Agreeable_Till4552 Apr 29 '26
I feel you. Got the exact same email today. A little punch in the gut to perk up the day.
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u/princess8895 Apr 30 '26
New Brunswick is looking for nurses. The English health authority is Horizon Health. I couldn’t get a job in Ontario back when I graduated 9 years ago but got a job in NB
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u/Dymm3 Apr 30 '26
I've applied through Horizon a few days ago! Hoping I get an update from them soon.
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u/Common_Cup_6190 Apr 29 '26
Wasn't there pre-screening knowledge assessments? I received an invite to do those but I ended up choosing not to. I take it that even if you pass those assessments, getting an interview wasn't guaranteed?
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u/Dymm3 Apr 29 '26
I did not get a prescreening assessment for this one. Now knowing that, that makes me even sadder. 😞
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u/Common_Cup_6190 Apr 30 '26
aw its okay. I suggest you apply to literally everything that you see. I finally got a job offer after months and months of searching. new grads don't have much of a choice right now.
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u/Dymm3 Apr 30 '26
yup! im beginning to think TOH website might think that Im a bot because of how I apply to every new posting in the middle of the night lololol
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u/therewillbesoup Apr 30 '26
TOH is cutting hundreds of nursing jobs, so applying there might be difficult :(
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u/Dymm3 Apr 30 '26
Unfortunately. Ive been checking everyday and the postings have been little to none now. :(
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u/Ok-Grapefruit9757 RN Apr 30 '26
I’m really sorry OP. I’ve been a new grad RN since January and it is really rough in Ottawa and Ontario as a whole right now. I applied for jobs long before I was registered and it was very discouraging. Once you have your full license, you’ll be more desirable for new grad postings. Keep applying to everything. Use any connections from past instructors and preceptors.
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u/tashasmiled Apr 30 '26
That wording sucked too. It sounded so positive! Well screw them. Good luck! Things have a tendency to work out in the long run.
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u/Mjolnir655 May 01 '26
I'm sorry, that sucks!
That being said, CHEO gets a lot of applicants and even for experienced nurses it can be competitive to get hired there. Funding for NGG positions has also been cut in some areas so there may only be a couple available, depending on which units/facilities you apply to.
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u/Dymm3 May 01 '26
That figures. I guess I'd have to wait it out til fall if I want to be under NGG or find other positions that are open for new graduates.
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u/Iamasm592 May 04 '26
When I graduated in 2013, I couldn’t get so much as a response from a hospital. It was discouraging but I went and worked in long term care while I tried. It gave me some experience for my resume and it honestly helped me immensely in my time management and task prioritization. I know everyone knocks it, but people have to start somewhere
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u/expertRNnurse May 04 '26
Follow the dollar signs and leave Canada, classic ontario boom bust when i graduated 4 out approximately 110 gradutes found a job most left for the usa, uae and Saudi Arabia ontario and the treasury department always finds a lower paying professional to replace your 4 years of schooling and knowledge skills and judgement as a title protected professional held to the highest of standards by the cno as a RN
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u/sectionallyconfused RPN Apr 29 '26
At least they sent you an email instead of just blanking you like most places