New Era Nurses

10/05/2024

Wanting to work for healthcare policy? Look no further here 🙂 Hybrid work model too. Want to work on your resume? DM for details.

Full-time Permanent (Hybrid: 2 days/week in office, 3 days/week WFH)!!

Senior Lead, Long-Term Health Policy

$102,700 - $115,538 yearly

Ontario Hospital Association

25/04/2024

Finally got to meet Ella of ! Two nurses, entrepreneurs and resume writers:)

06/03/2024

The Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS) is hosting webinars about cosmetic nursing and independent nursing practice again in April!!!

If you are a nurse in Alberta or BC, you can join for free because your nursing license covers it. Other provinces need to check coverage, or get a separate membership with them.

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ncJCk8WYQPurS95SB5QYFQ #/registration

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_f6bFnrjSQ7CEj1Woz-EL6g #/registration

03/03/2024

Many new interesting changes coming to BC in regard to the nurse-patient ratio and incentives for nurses coming to work in BC.

Highlights include:

- Eligible nurses may receive as much as $15,000 should they choose to accept a permanent position in eligible difficult-to-fill/high needs vacancies, starting April 1, 2024.

- $68.1 million in one-time funding for training and licensing investments, which will go toward expanding the internationally educated nurse (IEN) bridging program, implementing a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to registered nurse (RN) bridging pilot program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, a nursing student tuition credit, an Indigenous nursing student tuition credit and new graduate transition program bursaries.

- To support the unique needs and challenges of working in remote communities, the Province will provide as much as $30,000 to eligible nurses who fill identified high needs vacancies in rural and remote communities.

- Also mandating patient-nurse ratio (but will be interesting how they enforce it though…)

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2024HLTH0025-000272 #:~:text=Offering%20signing%20bonuses%20to%20work,in%20rural%20and%20remote%20communities.

To continue building on the commitments made at the signing of the Nurses’ Bargaining Association (NBA) collective agreement in April 2023, the Province and BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) have made significant progress determining minimum nurse-to-patient ratios.

26/01/2024

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13/01/2024

Hello! I am hosting another virtual webinar on Jan 31 by collaborating with a local NFP organization at BC. This webinar applies to nursing students, graduates, and any nurses who are interested in nursing at BC, Canada or contemplating coming to BC to practice clinical nursing!

BC has one of the highest nursing union wages. Your nursing licensure is 100% reimbursed by the union yearly. Much easier access to 100% employer-paid nursing specialty education and paid practicum such as ER/ICU/OR.

Topics:

Commonly known public and private organizations/companies/agencies that are hiring clinical-focused nurses in the Metro Vancouver region.
Clinical nursing job opportunities in the Metro Vancouver region.
How/where to apply for traditional nursing jobs in the Metro Vancouver region.
The nursing union in BC & an overview of what they do.
The nursing wage grid for nurses within a unionized organization.
How to get into or get back into specialty nursing (for example, OR/ICU/ER) and/or get paid to attend specialty training.
Who is eligible for the session?

Internationally Trained Nurses who are either Permanent Resident or any Canadian Citizen

Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM PST

Location: Free and Online, register details below:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/labour-market-information-for-internationally-trained-nurses-tickets-793725854397?aff=oddtdtcreator

Explore the latest job trends and discover opportunities for Internationally-Trained Nurses at our online event!

10/01/2024

Time management is a crucial skill in nursing, demonstrating your ability to efficiently handle tasks, meet deadlines, and prioritize responsibilities.

When emphasizing time management on your nursing resume and in interviews, focus on instances where your efficient use of time positively impacted patient care and overall workflow.

1. Meeting Deadlines on Your Resume:
- Provide examples of situations where you successfully met deadlines, whether it's completing patient charts, submitting reports, or adhering to time-sensitive procedures.
- Highlight your reliability and commitment to timely and accurate task completion.

2. Prioritizing Tasks on Your Resume:
- Showcase your ability to prioritize tasks effectively, ensuring that critical patient care responsibilities take precedence.
- Use specific examples to illustrate how your prioritization skills contributed to improved patient outcomes or streamlined healthcare processes.

3. Handling Multiple Responsibilities on Your Resume:
- Highlight instances where you managed multiple responsibilities simultaneously, demonstrating your capacity to juggle various tasks without compromising quality.
- Emphasize your efficiency in handling diverse aspects of nursing, such as patient assessments, medication administration, and documentation.

4. Workflow Optimization:
- On your resume, discuss how your time management skills have contributed to the optimization of workflow within your healthcare team.
- Provide examples of implementing time-saving strategies or improving processes that resulted in increased efficiency and better patient care.

5. Emergency Response:
- Mention situations where your effective time management was crucial in responding to emergencies or urgent situations promptly.
- Describe how your ability to prioritize and act quickly positively impacted patient outcomes during critical incidents.

6. Consistency and Reliability:
- Emphasize your consistent track record of meeting deadlines and managing time efficiently throughout your nursing career.
- During interviews, discuss how your reliable time management skills contribute to the overall stability and effectiveness of the healthcare team.

7. Adaptability to Shifts and Rotations:
- Highlight your ability to manage time effectively in dynamic and fast-paced environments, such as rotating shifts or busy periods.
- Discuss how you adapt your time management strategies to different situations, ensuring consistent high-quality patient care.

By showcasing your time management skills on your nursing resume and in interviews, you demonstrate your capacity to handle the demands of the healthcare profession efficiently.

Providing specific examples of how you've managed deadlines, prioritized tasks, and handled multiple responsibilities reinforces your value as a nurse who can contribute to a well-organized and effective healthcare team.

6/10 of the soft skills the hiring company wants and you should highlight on resumes/interviews (smartly) is showing off your time management skills.

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09/01/2024

Leadership skills are essential in nursing, showcasing your ability to guide and motivate a team towards common goals.

When emphasizing leadership on your nursing resume and in interviews, focus on instances where you've taken charge and inspired positive outcomes.

1. Leadership Roles on Your Resume:

- Include any formal or informal leadership roles you've held, such as being a team leader on a project, leading a group of nurses during a shift, or mentoring new staff.
- Highlight your responsibilities and achievements in these roles, emphasizing your impact on team dynamics and outcomes.

2. Motivating and Guiding a Team on Your Resume:
- Provide examples of how you motivated and guided a team to achieve specific objectives or overcome challenges.
- Highlight instances where your leadership contributed to improved patient care, enhanced team collaboration, or the successful completion of projects.

3. Team Collaboration and Communication:
- On your resume, emphasize your ability to communicate effectively with team members, fostering an open and collaborative work environment.
- Use specific examples of instances where your leadership skills improved communication and teamwork, contributing to a positive and efficient work atmosphere.

4. Problem-Solving as a Team:
- Mention situations where you led a team in problem-solving, demonstrating your ability to analyze issues collectively and implement effective solutions.
- Describe how your leadership contributed to a collaborative problem-solving approach that benefited patient care and overall team success.

5. Conflict Resolution:
- Highlight instances where you successfully resolved conflicts within your team, showcasing your leadership in maintaining a positive and productive work environment.
- Discuss how you navigated challenges and ensured that team members worked together harmoniously.

6. Flexibility and Adaptability:
- On your resume, include examples of how you demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in leadership roles, especially in dynamic and fast-paced healthcare environments.
- During interviews, discuss how you adapted your leadership style to different situations and effectively managed changes within the team.

By emphasizing leadership skills on your nursing resume and in interviews, you demonstrate your ability to take initiative, inspire others, and contribute to the overall success of your healthcare team.

Providing concrete examples of your leadership experiences enhances your credibility and positions you as a valuable asset to potential employers in the nursing field.

5/10 of the soft skills the hiring company wants and you should highlight on resumes/interviews (smartly) is showing off your strong leadership skills.

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08/01/2024

Critical thinking is a vital skill in nursing that involves analyzing information and making smart decisions.

When emphasizing critical thinking on your nursing resume and in interviews, focus on instances where you've used your analytical skills effectively.

1. Analyzing Information on Your Resume:
- Describe specific situations where you had to gather and assess information to make decisions about patient care or treatment plans.
- Highlight any instances where your critical thinking skills led to positive outcomes for patients.

2. Making Well-Informed Decisions:
- Use your resume to showcase examples of how you've made informed decisions based on careful consideration of available data and relevant factors.
- Mention instances where your decisions positively impacted patient outcomes, safety, or overall healthcare processes.

3. Evaluating Situations from Multiple Perspectives on Your Resume:
- Provide examples of times when you considered various viewpoints before reaching a conclusion.
- Emphasize your ability to weigh different factors, such as patient needs, medical guidelines, and resource constraints, when making decisions.

4. Handling Complex Situations in Interviews:
- During interviews, share stories that demonstrate your critical thinking skills in action, especially in complex or challenging situations.
- Discuss how you assess situations from different angles, considering the perspectives of patients, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.

5. Problem-Solving Skills:
- On your resume, highlight instances where you successfully solved problems by applying critical thinking.
- Use the interview to elaborate on your problem-solving abilities, explaining the steps you took to analyze the issue and reach a solution.

By showcasing your critical thinking skills on your nursing resume and in interviews, you demonstrate your ability to analyze situations, make informed decisions, and contribute to effective patient care.

Providing concrete examples of how you've applied critical thinking in healthcare settings enhances your credibility and highlights your value as a nurse.

4/10 of the soft skills the hiring company wants and you should highlight on resumes/interviews (smartly) is showing off your strong critical thinking skills.

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05/01/2024

Being good with people is a skill that is vital and underrated.

In interviews, share stories about working well with other healthcare providers and how you make patients and their families feel truly cared for.

If you've handled tough situations or solved problems, mention those major themes too. Show that you're great at communicating with people and being a team player.

These qualities not only enhance the patient experience but also reflect the emotional acumen hiring managers value in nursing professionals.

Of course, soft skills need to be incorporated smartly to show IMPACT!

Do not write you are skillful at interpersonal skills, but show it with examples, projects, and results!

3/10 of the soft skills the hiring company wants and you should highlight on resumes/interviews (smartly) is showing off your strong interpersonal skills.

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04/01/2024

Nurture care with Emotional Intelligence!

As a nurse, understand the profound impact of Emotional Intelligence in healthcare. Compassion, empathy, and a keen understanding of patients' needs define your approach.

These qualities not only enhance the patient experience but also reflect the emotional acumen hiring managers value in nursing professionals.

Of course, soft skills need to be incorporated smartly to show IMPACT!

Do not write you are emotionally sensitive to others' needs, but show it with examples, projects, and results!

1/10 of the soft skills the hiring company wants and you should highlight on resumes/interviews (smartly) is showing off your unique emotional intelligence.

Follow Ella Huang and New Era Nurses for more resources and tips.

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03/01/2024

New year and new series with me!

Some have said soft skills aren't something you should focus on in resumes - but if you know what you need to show and how to write them smartly, it certainly will strengthen your resume and interview.

Embody the crucial soft skill of initiative as a nurse when you apply for a new nursing or non-nursing job (smartly).

1/10 of the soft skills the hiring company wants and you should highlight on resumes/interviews (smartly) is taking the initiative.

Showcase projects or tasks where you took the initiative without direct supervision.

Quantify results to demonstrate the positive impact of your proactive approach.

Don't know how? reach out using the link(s) below!

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02/12/2023

I will partner with a local NFP organization in B.C. to host a three-series webinar for nurses.

The first one is more about the landscape of healthcare careers in B.C. then gradually narrowing down to resume writing for Canadian nurses/career planning as the third webinar (TBD for 2024).

Are you an internationally-trained nurse looking to kickstart your career in Canada? Join our online Information Session and learn valuable insights and guidance on your nursing journey.

Topics:
Nursing in Canada, career outlook, BC healthcare landscape;
Types of nurses allowed to practice in BC;
Becoming a nurse in B.C (for Internationally-Trained Nurses) and transferability of nursing licenses to other provinces (except QC);
Overview explanation of how/where to begin the application process, and costs;
Types of commonly seen clinical-focused nursing jobs in the Metro Vancouver region.
Who is eligible for the session?
Internationally-Trained Nurses who are either a Permanent Resident or a Canadian Citizen live in BC;
Planning on having their foreign credentials to be recognized in Canada.

Event Details:
Date: December 08, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM PST
Location: Online
Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain the knowledge and confidence you need to pursue your dream career.



Register now to secure your FREE spot:

Learn how to kickstart your nursing career in Canada at our online info session for internationally-trained nurses – don't miss it!