Health Care Programs

If you’re interested in becoming a nurse in Canada, you may likely come across other terms and acronyms, which may seem a bit confusing. We are here to help you understand what it takes to qualify for a career in nursing. We will do this by discussing the two key types of nurses in Canada; registered nurses and licensed practical nurses.

What is a Registered Nurse?

A registered nurse, known by the acronym RN, has to complete a four-year BA degree from a Canadian nursing college or the international equivalent. The education requirement is the same across Canada. As an RN, you may specialize in patient care. These areas include emergency or surgical rooms, obstetrics or pediatrics, oncology, or rehab. You could also work outside the hospital in a community clinic, at a place of employment, or choose home health care. read more

The COVID-19 outbreak and pandemic are causing the world to change quickly. There is now a much higher demand for long-term care facility workers than ever before. In Canada alone, around 80% of all COVID-19 fatalities were residents in long-term care facilities.

Most patients in long-term care facilities are older and have comorbidities, they are not being given adequate care because there are not enough workers to take care of the residents. The reason for this problem is that the facilities do not have enough money to offer competitive pay for workers; they also don’t have the funds necessary to purchase the equipment, medication and more to help take care of the patients. read more

A practical nurse takes care of some basic duties in a hospital, nursing home, or residential setting which are a crucial contribution. Their basic responsibilities include taking vital signs, collecting samples, ensuring patient comfort, administering medication and reporting to nurses or doctors. They also work on maintaining patient records and assist with test procedures. In some cases, they also help patients in eating, dressing, and bathing. Practical nurses working in the maternity ward might need to assist in the feeding of infants and coaching women through childbirth. read more

Healthcare aide workers are a vital part of the team at any healthcare institution or home-care service provider. Healthcare aide workers are also known as home support aides, home support workers or residential support workers. They provide support and personal assistance to those who are not able to do certain activities on their own. Typically, those suffering from illness, disability or old age need support. Those patients who have chronic medical conditions or require end-of-life care will also need the services of a healthcare aide worker. read more

For those looking for a rewarding career helping others, it is a good idea to consider earning a health care aide certification. There are several advantages to obtaining this certification from Columbia College in Calgary that everyone should keep in mind.

A Preference for Certified Applicants

There have been changes in the way health care facilities run. Now, employers are more likely to hire someone that has knowledge and experience working in a health care environment. Those who have invested in their training, such as the health care aide certification, are more likely to perform well once hired. read more

Canada’s ageing population continues to accelerate and it increases the demand for healthcare professionals. This opens up lucrative career opportunities for those who want to become a practical nurse.

A practical nurse plays a critical role in the healthcare industry. They work with a team comprising of registered nurses and doctors to deliver effective care to the patient. They are responsible for monitoring a patient’s health, for developing and implementing a care plan and administering necessary medications. In addition to these, they are responsible for assisting patients in their routine jobs like eating and bathing. These professionals work in a variety of facilities such as acute care centers, long-term care facilities, doctor’s offices, hospitals, groups and private homes. read more

The role of a health care aide is extremely important across Canada. We dedicated the first two series of our blog to explore the main reasons why Canada requires health care aide workers, particularly provinces with high demand. We also looked at the role and the importance of a health care aide in the community. For this blog, we will focus on the skills and qualifications required to become successful in this position.

The Skills and Qualifications of a Professional Health Care Aide

To be successful as a health care aide, you will need specific personal characteristics and professional skills. Let us take a look at some of them: read more

In part one of our blog, we outlined why health care aide providers are among one of the highest in-demand jobs across Canada. Canada’s older generation population is continuing to grow with a higher life expectancy. However, health care aide providers are not limited to working with an ageing population, but also with those who require more assistance for their day-to-day life activities. As demand continues to grow across the country, let’s focus on which provinces, in particular, will have the highest needs for health care aide workers. read more

Health care aides are in demand all over the world, and the need for these caring professionals is growing in Canada like nowhere else. The reason is that Canada’s population is ageing, and the population is also increasing. As this process continues, the demand for health care aides can be expected to grow exponentially into the foreseeable future. By becoming a health care aide, you’ll have access to these opportunities and work in a satisfying field with people who need and appreciate your time and effort. Many professionals become a health care aide for a variety of different reasons. One of the most noteworthy aspects of this career choice arises from the fulfillment workers receive from making a difference to the people in their community. A positive personal experience can also play a role in the desire to choose this profession as a career, by providing compassionate care to others. The role of an aide worker is very important and over the next ten years, it will continue to be in high demand throughout Canada. read more

The position of a Practical Nurse continues to make the top list of the most in-demand jobs across Canada in 2019. We had even recently published a blog about a report from the Conference Board of Canada, noting that nurses will remain in high demand for the next ten years.

The job of a nurse also continues to make several ‘best jobs’ list in Canada for the past few years, including in Maclean’s magazine and Randstad. From the perspective of in-demand jobs and an ageing population in Canada, the importance of nurse’s do not come as a surprise. However, equally as important, is the perspective of active nurse’s and how they rated their overall job satisfaction in their career as a nurse. read more