Job prospects Nursing Assistant (registered - Québec) in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Licensed practical nurses" in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Licensed practical nurses in the West Coast–Northern Peninsula–Labrador Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 32101) in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.
A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the West Coast - Northern Peninsula - Labrador region:

Approximately 520 people work in this occupation.
Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 76%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 21%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology