Successfully recruit, integrate & retain internationally educated nurses
Practical workplace integration strategies for healthcare organizations hiring, onboarding and retaining internationally educated nurses.
CARE Centre’s Workplace Integration Program (WIP) sessions are currently available to organizations at no cost and supports healthcare organizations in equipping managers, educators, preceptors, staff and IENs with practical strategies for creating successful, inclusive workplaces.
Already supporting healthcare organizations across Canada.
Organizations
Adminstration
Educated Nurses
sessions
Based on data 2024 -2026
WIP has been delivered across acute care, long-term care and community settings.
WIP was created for the whole workplace.
- Internationally Educated Nurses
- Nursing leaders
- Nurse managers
- Clinical educators
- Preceptors
- HR & recruitment
- Professional practice teams
- Interprofessional staff
Successful workplaces involve everyone. WIP equips teams with strategies to navigate and strengthen workplace integration.
Customized workplace sessions and follow-up consultations at no cost to participating healthcare organizations.
Recruit
effectively
Build awareness of cross-cultural differences in recruitment, interviewing and selection.
Strengthen integration
Help managers, educators and preceptors support IENs with the onboarding and transition into Canadian practice.
Support
transition
Provides education and strategies intended to support the conditions associated with successful integration and retention.
Value International experience
Develop a more informed understanding of the knowledge, skills and experience IENs bring with them.
Improve communication
Address clinical communication, workplace expectations, feedback and interprofessional collaboration.
Build stronger
teams
Help existing staff and IENs navigate cultural differences, assumptions and workplace dynamics.
WIP can help:
- Strengthen recruitment onboarding and integration
- Support IENs, managers, educators and preceptors
- Improve communication and team collaboration
- Navigate cultural and workplace differences
- Increase IEN retention and development
- Customized supports and practical strategies
- Explore our NEW leadership and career advancement offerings
Customized workplace sessions and follow-up consultations at no cost to participating healthcare organizations.
Learn more about the WIP Process
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STEP 1 - DISCOVER
Tell us about your organization, workforce and current IEN integration needs.
STEP 2 - CUSTOMIZE
CARE Centre works with you to identify the sessions most relevant to your needs. The sessions are offered at no-cost to participating healthcare organizations.
STEP 3 - DELIVER
Interactive sessions are delivered for the people who play a role in IEN integration. Sessions can be delivered in-person or virtually.
STEP 4 - APPLY
Participants leave with practical knowledge and strategies they can apply in their workplace. CARE Centre is available for any follow-up consultations.
Ready to take the next step? Fill out the intake form and a member of CARE Centre will follow-up with you.
Ready to strengthen IEN integration in your organization?
Whether you're hiring IENs, onboarding them, supporting existing staff or working to improve retention, CARE Centre can help you identify the workplace priorities that matter most to your team.
Did you know?
Eligible IENs on your team can access free, ongoing support from CARE Centre to help them navigate the transition into Canadian nursing practice, build confidence, and succeed within their healthcare teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
QUESTIONS?
Who should participate in WIP?
WIP is designed for internationally educated nurses, nursing leaders and managers, clinical educators, preceptors, HR and recruitment teams, professional practice teams, and interprofessional staff.
Do we need to have IENs already working for us?
No. You can participate whether or not you currently employ IENs.
Can the sessions be customized?
Yes. CARE Centre works with you to tailor WIP sessions to your organization’s specific needs.
Can WIP be delivered to our entire team?
Yes. WIP sessions can be delivered to all staff or customized for specific departments and teams, from recruitment through employment.
How long are the sessions?
On average, sessions are two hours long and can be delivered virtually or in person.
How much does WIP cost?
WIP is provided to employers free of charge! There is no cost to participate, making it an accessible opportunity for organizations to strengthen their support for internationally educated nurses.
Is WIP an IEN program or an organizational program?
Both. WIP addresses the needs of both organizations and internationally educated nurses, supporting successful integration and employment.
How can WIP support your organization?
Leading the Way to Successful Internationally Educated Nurse Integration
WIP was developed from CARE Centre's extensive experience supporting internationally educated nurses in Canada.
The program has been examined in peer-reviewed research exploring organizational approaches to successful IEN integration.
Read our research paper: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35039119/
Evidence-informed. Research-backed.
CARE Centre Information PDF
Our Information Package provides an overview of CARE Centre’s programs, services, and supports for internationally educated nurses and health care partners.
This PDF package outlines eligibility pathways and key contacts with CARE Centre.
