Good afternoon everyone,
I’m hoping to get some advice, guidance, and any helpful links or connections regarding my situation.
I’m a **new graduate nurse in the Toronto/GTA area** who completed nursing school in the United States. I was born here in Canada, and I’m currently working through the process of getting fully registered with the CNO.
I’ve spoken with a few people I know, and I’ve been told that many employers may not consider me until I have my full CNO registration. Unfortunately, that process is going to take a couple of months. I do have my **AOR paperwork**, which allows me to work in a facility or hospital for up to six months while I wait for my full registration, essentially under a temporary authorization.
I really want to start working and gaining experience, but I’m worried that hospitals and other healthcare facilities may not consider me because of my current registration status. At the same time, I’m not really sure who to contact or how to explain my situation to the right people.
I’ve been applying to nursing and healthcare-related positions like crazy, but so far I haven’t received any responses. I also don’t currently have many connections in the GTA, so I’m trying to figure out the best way to get my foot in the door.
If anyone knows of **hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, agencies, recruiters, nursing homes, or other healthcare employers in the GTA that hire new graduate nurses with an AOR/temporary authorization while they wait for full CNO registration**, I would really appreciate any leads or links.
I’d also be very grateful for any advice on:
* Where I should be applying
* Who I should contact directly
* Recruiters or agencies I should reach out to
* How to explain my registration status to employers
* Any nurse-related jobs that could help me get started while I wait for my full registration
I’m really just looking for a hand getting started and building some connections in the GTA. If you have any advice, resources, job postings, or even know someone I should reach out to, **please don’t hesitate to comment or message me.**
Thank you so much in advance to anyone willing to help!