How to apply as an international or out of province applicant
We welcome trained international and out-of-province health-care professionals to apply and work with Vancouver Coastal Health. Thanks to new, streamlined processes supported by the province of British Columbia, the process is easier than ever for key roles, including nursing, nurse practitioners and physicians. We encourage you to review the open jobs and stay connected with us.
Vancouver Coastal Health serves more than 1.25 million people living along a stunning stretch of British Columbia, Canada's west coast—from the large cities of Vancouver, Richmond and North Vancouver to the mountain corridor areas Whistler and the connected Sea-to-Sky communities, and up to the rural and remote communities along the B.C. coastline.
Licensing and immigration processes to support your health-care move
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Work permit
To start work in British Columbia, Canada, as a non-Canadian citizen or non-Canadian permanent resident, you need a valid work permit. If you are still awaiting outcomes for your work permit or registration process, we encourage you to still apply for jobs with Vancouver Coastal Health. Please make a note in your resume about your work eligibility.
Learn how to apply for a work permit to work in B.C. using the Government of Canada website. For helpful resources on B.C., visit Welcome BC.
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License and registration
To practice as a health-care professional in B.C., you must be registered with the appropriate regulatory body at the time of start date. You can get to work quickly with provisional licensing, tailored recruitment supports, streamlined immigration processes, and transitional education programs.
If you’re looking to join us as a trained nurse, nurse practitioner or physician, details on licensing are included below. You can also find out more at Physician Jobs BC, Nursing Jobs BC, or Allied Health Jobs BC. to learn more or contact our team with questions specific to applying at Vancouver Coastal Health. -
Relocation assistance and financial assistance
British Columbia has several incentives in place to support your transition into the province and your new workplace or community. New employees may be eligible for financial relocation assistance for select regular-status, hard-to-fill positions.
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International nurses
Vancouver Coastal Health, located in British Columbia, Canada, welcomes applications and inquiries from nurses living outside of Canada.
Your journey to working as a nurse in British Columbia, Canada, is easier than ever thanks to recent improvements from the Government of B.C.
To practice as a nurse in British Columbia, Canada, you will need registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). Nurses who completed their nursing education in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom or the United States may be able to obtain registration more quickly.
Navigation and financial support such as bursaries may be available. Visit Nursing Jobs BC, to learn more or contact our team with questions specific to applying at Vancouver Coastal Health.
International Nurse Practitioners
Vancouver Coastal Health, located in British Columbia, Canada, welcomes applications and inquiries from nurse practitioners trained outside of Canada. VCH supports internationally trained nurse practitioners through mentorship, leadership engagement and a workplace culture rooted in equity, diversity, and inclusion.
To practice with Vancouver Coastal Health, registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) is required.
Navigation support and relocation reimbursements are available. Reimbursement for expenses related to relocation of up to $23,500 may be available.
International Physicians
Vancouver Coastal Health, located in British Columbia, Canada, welcomes applications and questions from physicians trained outside of Canada. As a VCH physician, you will be supported by multidisciplinary teams and a culture that values collaboration, learning and continuous improvement.
To practice in VCH facilities, you will need registration with B.C.'s medical regulatory authority, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC).Physicians trained in the USA may be able to receive full registration more quickly.
The BC Physician Integration Program provides International Medical Graduates with provisional registration with a comprehensive orientation and introduction to the provincial health-care system.
Navigation and relocation reimbursements are available. Reimbursement for expenses related to relocation of up to $23,500 may be available.