Navigation Support

Navigation Services for Internationally Educated Nurses

Health Match BC (HMBC) is a free health professional recruitment service funded by the Government of British Columbia (BC). In May 2022, the Ministry of Health announced a number of initiatives aimed at reducing the time, effort and cost for internationally educated applicants to register as a nurse in British Columbia.

As part of this initiative, HMBC launched Navigation Services for internationally educated nurses (IENs). Navigators work one-to-one with IENs to support them through the steps necessary for obtaining registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM). If you are an Internationally Educated Nurse living in British Columbia or interested in relocating to BC, Navigators are available to answer your questions, provide up-to-date information and guidance, connect you to services, and provide encouragement and support as you meet the requirements for registration.

In addition, your Navigator will provide information about:

Financial supports in the form of bursaries,
Job searching and connect you to our Public Health Employers.
The immigration process through the BC Provincial Nominee Program.

Note: This information is subject to change. For the most up to date information, please contact us.

Meet the Navigators

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Chadi

Chadi is one of the Navigators at Health Match BC, supporting internationally educated nurses on their journey to becoming registered in BC. She has a background in Psychology, and for the last 4 years, has been working with health care professionals, providing them with information on the registration process, supporting their job search efforts, and guiding them with their immigration applications. Chadi believes everyone should have the opportunity to work in their chosen career and endeavours to support them in any way she can to achieve their dream to work in BC.

Charlotte

Charlotte has been providing support to internationally educated nurses for some years at Health Match BC. She has a background in Social work and being an immigrant herself, Charlotte understands the importance of being able to succeed in a new country. She feels that the best part of her job is to be able to inform and support candidates through their registration journey. She operates on the basis that everyone she meets has something to teach her.

Naomi

Naomi is an experienced professional with over 11 years of service in assisting internationally educated nurses (IENs). In her past role, she worked with a private college, helping IENs with their journeys, from arriving in Canada to securing nursing employment opportunities across the country. Throughout her career, Naomi has demonstrated a deep commitment to helping IENs navigate the complex nursing registration pathway. Her expertise lies in providing guidance, support, and necessary resources for their registration requirements. Naomi is dedicated to ensuring a smooth transition for IENs in British Columbia (BC) and is thrilled to continue empowering them in their registration journey with Health Match BC.

Learn more about the new provincial initiative for IENs and to receive updates on financial, licensing,
job search and immigration supports.