The Northwest Territories and Nunavut Nursing Profession Acts state that to legally work as a Registered Nurse in the NT or Nunavut, you must hold a current certificate of registration issued by the RNANT/NU. The time to complete the registration process varies; however, if you are considering working in the NT or Nunavut, you should contact us prior to securing employment to allow enough time to complete the registration process. The Registration Committee is a volunteer committee and meets every three weeks to review applications for registration. 

The following are the requirements for registration with the RNANT/NU

1. Current registration or eligibility of registration as a Registered Nurse in a Canadian province or territory.

2. Fluency in speaking and understanding the English language.

3. Satisfactory nursing practice as a Registered Nurse for a minimum of 1125 hours in the last five years or having fulfilled other requirements set by the Registration Committee.

4. Satisfactory reference from previous/current employer (s).

5. Evidence of “good character”.

6. Evidence of “fitness to engage in the practice of nursing”.

7. Proof of identity and legal name.

8. Payment of the required fees:

RNANT/NU Fee Policy
We accept:	-        VISA or MASTERCARD (form is in the Registration package) -         Certified cheque -          Money order or wire transfer -          Interac or cash (at RNANT/NU office only)
Fees are specified in the Registration Package
Note:  Personal cheques are not accepted.

International Nurses:  All internationally educated nurses seeking registration with RNANT/NU must be eligible for registration elsewhere in Canada before meeting eligibility  requirements in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.  If you  require more information, please contact the RNANT/NU.

If you would like to become registered or are re-registering with the RNANT/NU you may view the requirements by clicking the following link:

 REGISTRATION PACKAGES