International news: Canada
Every year Canada experiences a nurse shortfall of over 3,000 professionals, a figure which is further compounded by one of the world’s highest
immigration quotients and an ageing population demographic.
Steve Twelftree: head of international operations, Pulse
The Canadian government has healthcare system improvements right at the top of the agenda, and with shortages of highly skilled personnel and ever-increasing patient waiting lists, the government has pledged to introduce substantial injections of funds in the sector.
Canada is also seeking to address immigration backlogs for ‘key skills’ workers, and early last year introduced key immigration reforms to attract candidates into labour shortage areas.
With a recent Pulse survey revealing that 82% of health and social care workers would choose Canada as a location to progress their careers, at this point in time both demand and opportunity for healthcare professionals in this part of the world is extremely high. The opening of the Pulse Toronto branch and a local presence in the Canadian market at such a critical juncture for healthcare reform is paramount to provide a truly informed and personal service to our associates seeking new cultural and professional experiences.
