BSc Nursing (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) is a four-year undergraduate course in the field of medical science that prepares individuals to become registered nurses. BSc Nursing jobs in Canada offer good salaries for fresher and experienced nurses. The average BSc Nursing Salary in Canada is 94,000 CAD (57.5 lakhs INR) per year.

Nurses have a lot of advanced career options in Canada that offer high salaries compared to other countries. But there is a shortage of nurses in Canada which opens up thousands of job opportunities for immigrants. The demand for nurses is expected to rise in the coming years. Working in Canada gives you job security, a good salary, and an opportunity to grow your career.

Average BSc Nursing Salary in Canada

As of 2023, the average hourly wage for registered nurses in Canada is around $39. According to Indeed, in a year full-time Registered Nurses can earn nearly $81,000 - $85,000. There are many factors affecting the salary of nurses in Canada like:

Education level
Experience
Employer
Job Role
Location
Shift
Demand

BSc Nursing Scope in Canada

We have discussed that there is high scope for Bsc Nursing graduates in Canada. Let us look at some of the popular jobs available in Canada.

Registered Nurse
Nurse Practitioner
Clinical Nurse Specialist
Public Health Nurse

Before you can start your job, you must attain a nursing licence to work in Canada. There are 3 types of nursing licenses:

Registered Nurse (RN) - should complete a nursing course and pass the NCLEX-RN exam.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - should complete a practical nursing program and pass the NCLEX-PN exam.
Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN) - should complete a 2.5 to 4-year psychiatric nursing education program at a university.

A BSc nurse in Canada can get a starting salary of $55,000 a year on average. With experience, the salary can go above $100,000 a year. If you are a BSc nursing graduate and want to pursue postgraduate studies, you can look for the following courses:

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Ph.D. in Nursing
Post-Master's Certificate in Nursing
Nurse Practitioner Programs
Nursing Administration Programs

Higher education in the nursing field will open up opportunities for career advancement and better jobs and salaries.

BSc Nursing Salary in Different Provinces in Canada

BSc Nursing Salary in Different Provinces in Canada

Province	Average Salary (per hour)
Alberta (AB)	$45
British Columbia (BC)	$42
Manitoba (MB)	$42
New Brunswick (NB	$39.57
Newfoundland and Labrador (NL)	$40.83
Northwest Territories (NT)	$50.12
Nova Scotia (NS)	$39
Nunavut (NU)	$54.5
Ontario (ON)	$38.92
Prince Edward Island (PEI)	$40
Quebec (QC)	$37
Saskatchewan (SK)	$45
Yukon Territory (YT)	$49

BSc Nursing Salary in Canada for Different Roles

BSc Nursing Salary in Canada for Different Roles

Job Role	Average Salary (per year)
Nursing Manager	$86,000
Certified Nurse Midwife	$117,000
Nurse Practitioner	$95,000
Forensic Nurse	$82,000
Clinical Informatics Specialist	$77,000
Clinical Research Manager	$91,000
Nurse Educator	$93,000
Clinical Nurse	$89,690
Registered Health Nurse	$81,362
Operating Room Nurse	$80,590

Source: www.nurseinfo.in

FAQs

1. What is the salary of BSc nursing in Canada?

A nurse's salary in Canada per month is approximately CAD 7000. In India, it is approximately 4 lakh rupees.

2. Which BSc Nursing job has highest salary in Canada?

A Clinical Nurse can earn up to $101,120 a year which is approximately $8400 a month. The starting salary for this job is around $73,817 per year.

3. Is BSc Nursing demand in Canada?

Nurses are in high demand in Canada as the number of healthcare professionals is less in proportion to the population there. There are thousands of nursing jobs that are waiting to be filled. In the coming years, the demand for nurses will increase.

4. Can I get a job in Canada after BSc nursing?

Yes, you can. Have all the documents like your passport, and educational certificates ready. You will have to apply for a work permit. Once you get your permit you can move to Canada for work.

5. Is BSc Nursing a good career in Canada?

Nursing field has endless opportunities for you in Canada. If you have the experience and the right skills it is easy to find a nursing job in Canada. Nursing jobs give job security and a high salary.