The demand for nurses in Canada means that many British nurses are looking to move across the Atlantic. Canada is an up and coming economy which has not been as affected by the current recession. Therefore, the potential for nurses to get great jobs in this vast country is a good one.

The Canadian health system is public, just like the UK's NHS. There is also a private system, but this is not as developed as it is in the UK. Nurses are relatively well organised under a nurses union in Canada, which is worth being aware of.

The first thing to do when looking for a potential job in Canada's public health system is to prepare a nurse resume. It is often useful to employ resume checking services, these are often available through recruitment consultants which specialise in nursing. Such people will review the resume to ensure that there is nothing missing and assess the opportunities available for working in Canada.

The recruitment consultant should be able to help understand what markets and cities can use the most help and target your CV to the best one. They can also advise on immigration issues related to the move to Canada.

The Canadian health system is looking for nurses, and this is a great opportunity for those nurses looking for a change. The country is thriving and looking promising going forward.