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Being a Nurse in Ontario, Canada

Nurses are the heart of the health care system, skilled professionals who deliver timely and quality services upon which the public depends.

The government of Ontario recognizes the valuable contributions of our nurses and the vital role they play in the ongoing success of the health care system. The government is committed to supporting these professionals and ensuring the right mix and number of appropriately educated health care providers is met.

Retention is a priority. Key to retention is the provision of education and programs, supports and improved work environments that continue to make Ontario the employer of choice in health care.


What HealthForceOntario Can Do For You 
HealthForceOntario is working to provide full employment for nurses and make nursing careers in Ontario more attractive and rewarding

Through HealthForceOntario, the province is developing innovative new roles for nurses

The  Nursing Graduate Guarantee aims to ensure that every new Ontario nursing graduate who wants to work full-time in the province will have that opportunity

HealthForceOntario offers a number of programs and incentives to promote life-long learning and help nurses develop new knowledge and skills throughout their careers

HealthForceOntario offers a number of programs to support nurses in their work


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