Ontario's minister of health, Sylvia Jones, announced a significant change allowing U.S.-licensed physicians and nurses to work in the province for up to six months while completing their registration. This move aims to alleviate staffing shortages and enhance healthcare delivery by permitting health professionals to start practicing sooner. However, they must ensure they are licensed without misconduct in their home states. Similar expedited processes had previously been established for healthcare workers from other Canadian jurisdictions, indicating a broader strategy to strengthen healthcare resources in Ontario.
The recent announcement by Health Minister Sylvia Jones allows U.S.-trained doctors and nurses to work in Ontario for up to six months while pursuing registration.
This initiative is aimed at increasing the number of healthcare professionals available in Ontario to address pressing health needs.
Qualified U.S. physicians and nurses can begin working in Ontario health settings without initial registration, provided they maintain professional licenses and have no misconduct history.
The government’s approach builds upon existing measures already in place for professionals from other parts of Canada, facilitating smoother integration into Ontario’s healthcare system.
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