| Education and Career Opportunities for Nurses in the Canadian Forces
Have you considered belonging to one of the most exciting, challenging, rewarding and career oriented organizations in Canada the Canadian Forces?
Would you be interested in having your education fully subsidized and also earn a regular monthly salary while you complete your university education?
The Regular Officer Training Plan offers the opportunity to serve as a Nursing Officer in the Canadian Forces. By attending a recognized Canadian university or college in a Bachelor of Science Nursing degree program, you may benefit from a fully subsidized education, a monthly salary, the development of personal and professional skills and the opportunity for a rewarding career in the Canadian Forces upon graduation.
The Registered Nurse Enrolment Plan offers the opportunity to serve as a Nursing Officer in the Canadian Forces. By attending a recognized Canadian university in a post RN program leading to a Bachelor of Nursing or Bachelor of Science Nursing degree, you may benefit from two years of fully subsidized education, a monthly salary, the development of personal and professional skills and the opportunity for a rewarding career in the Canadian Forces upon graduation. Applicants must be a practicing RN in good standing with the province and have a minimum two years of practical experience.
The Direct Entry Officer plan is another opportunity for graduates to join the Canadian Forces as a Nursing Officer. During your final year of your degree or upon graduation you are eligible to apply directly as a Nursing Officer, with commencement of training and employment upon successful completion of the selection process.
The Canadian Forces has adopted a way-of-life that offers exciting challenges, teaches new skills and provides unlimited career possibilities. We are a dedicated team of professionals, men and women, working together, at home and abroad, to make a difference.
A summary of the Regular Officer Training Plan/Regular Nursing Training Plan:
Fully subsidized education which includes tuition, books, fees and instruments;
Starting monthly salary of $1,387 (ROTP) or $3,300 (RNEP) while in university;
20 days paid vacation per year;
Free medical and dental coverage;
Canadian Forces training and development during the summer months;
Guaranteed employment as a Nurse at Lieutenant rank upon graduation;
Development of leadership and management skills; and
Up to five years of obligatory service in the Canadian Forces upon graduation. |
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