Healthcare Professionals: Build Your Future in Nova Scotia, Canada

Nova Scotia, Canada is welcoming internationally educated healthcare professionals.

Explore opportunities, support pathways, and what life can look like in your new home.

What This Is About

Nova Scotia needs skilled healthcare professionals—and we are working with partners to help internationally educated healthcare professionals understand their options and feel supported as they settle and succeed.

This page is for you if you are:

1. a nurse, doctor, CCA, pharmacist, lab professional, or allied health professional, and
2. considering relocating to Nova Scotia (from abroad or within Canada)

Why Nova Scotia

Why healthcare professionals choose Nova Scotia

1. Meaningful work in communities that value your contribution
2. A safe and peaceful environment for individuals and families
3. Welcoming communities and newcomer support
4. A strong quality of life—nature, culture, and opportunity

Support & Guidance

You don’t have to figure everything out alone

Many internationally educated healthcare professionals face challenges such as:

1. credentialing processes
2. workplace integration
3. settling into a new community
4. finding the right information at the right time

Our goal is to connect people with clear guidance and community support so they can make informed decisions.

Interested in working and living in Nova Scotia?

Take the next step:

Register your interest

Fill out a short form and we will share relevant information and updates.

Register Interest

What Happens After You Register?

After you register, you will receive:

1. helpful information about opportunities and settlement support
2. updates on recruitment-related resources
3. community connections where appropriate

(Note: Registration does not guarantee a job or licensing outcome.)

Frequently Asked Questions

1) Does registering mean I will get a job immediately?

No. Registering helps you receive information and guidance. Hiring and licensing processes depend on the relevant employers and regulatory bodies.

2) Can I apply if I live outside Canada?

Yes. Internationally educated healthcare professionals are welcome to explore opportunities and learn more.

3) Do I need to be licensed already?

Not necessarily. Many professionals begin by learning about pathways and requirements.

4) Who is this program for?

Internationally educated healthcare professionals and healthcare workers exploring relocation to Nova Scotia.

About ANNS:

The Association of Nigerians in Nova Scotia (ANNS) supports community integration and newcomer success through programs and partnerships.