Thank you for your interest in the Rural & remote, and Urban & metro provincial recruitment incentives. This was a time-limited Ministry of Health funded program. We can no longer offer this recruitment incentive as our funding has reached its limit. We appreciate your commitment to providing high-quality care to the people we serve.
Bursaries for new graduate nurses

New Grad Nursing Bursary of $500
New graduate nurses may now be eligible for a one-time taxable bursary of $500 to help cover the costs associated with their licensing exams. Eligible roles include RNs, RPNs and LPNs who have graduated from a Canadian institute within the last 18 months and are now employed by VCH (with a minimum of 0.7 FTE for at least 6 months).

Questions? Please get in touch with your Talent Acquisition Advisor or email us to learn more.

Where you'll work
Whether you prefer community clinics or hospital settings, urban centres or small towns, the coast or mountains – we offer a full range of lifestyle and career options.
Learn moreNew employees may be eligible for financial relocation assistance of up to $5,000 for eligible expenses.
For select regular-status positions, new employees may be eligible for financial relocation assistance of up to $5,000 for eligible expenses. New employees filling regular full-time, difficult-to-fill positions are eligible for relocation assistance.


“The amazing outdoor lifestyle is obviously a huge draw for new staff here at qathet...if you love to hike, mountain bike, paddle or just love being close to nature, then this just might be the location for you!”
Kim Leahy - Nurse, Patient Care Coordinator and Clinical Nurse Educator at qathet General Hospital.
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