Government of Saskatchewan ministries, Crown corporations and organizations are implementing contingency plans to minimize the impacts of a potential postal service disruption.

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A number of pages on the Government of Saskatchewan's website have been professionally translated in French. These translations are identified by a yellow box in the right or left rail that resembles the link below. The home page for French-language content on this site can be found at:

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Internationally Educated Health Care Professionals

Map highlighting Saskatchewan's location

Saskatchewan is a top destination of choice to work and grow your career with many available health-care employment opportunities.

Saskatchewan has recruited hundreds of qualified health care workers from countries like the Philippines. The province has experienced great success in welcoming and integrating internationally educated health care professionals. As home to a thriving, vibrant and growing diverse population, Saskatchewan is preparing to welcome additional health care workers and their families into its friendly communities.

You can build a great future for yourself and your family in Saskatchewan!

Saskatchewan’s Health Human Resource Action Plan highlights plans for recruitment missions in the Philippines. Read more about our plans and successes:

There are many opportunities available for internationally educated healthcare professionals who want to relocate and work in Saskatchewan.

To learn more about opportunities, contact Saskatchewan Healthcare Recruitment Agency at info@saskhealthrecruitment.ca for assistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Professional Requirements

The Government of Saskatchewan has been working collaboratively with health and post-secondary partners to shorten the training and licensing pathway to allow for a quicker entry of internationally trained nurses into the labour market.

Before Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) can work in Saskatchewan as licensed nurses, they must meet professional requirements as determined by the regulators. In Saskatchewan, to learn more about licensure please contact the regulators.

College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan

Currently, the majority of IENs who are looking to become an RN are required to take some degree of additional training before licensure. In Saskatchewan, this is done through the Registered Nursing Bridging Program for IENs delivered by Saskatchewan Polytechnic.

To find out more, see Registered Nursing Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Nurses - Certificate.

College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Saskatchewan (CLPNS)

Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Saskatchewan (RPNs)

Additional Information

Additional information for internationally trained health professionals looking for work in Saskatchewan’s health sector is available at HealthCareersInSask.ca.

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