Job prospects Orderly in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates are typically employed by hospitals, nursing homes and assisted care facilities for the elderly. Increased demand for health care services associated with an aging population is expected to be among the primary drivers of employment growth in this occupation. Shortages have been an ongoing issue throughout the province, meaning that new graduates should have little trouble finding employment. However, opportunities may be more abundant in rural areas. Being fluent in both official languages could increase one's chances of finding employment in certain areas.
• Training is typically provided on-the-job, though completion of a nursing aide or health care aide program through a college or private institution could improve one's chances of obtaining employment. Completion of specialized courses such as CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and first aid is usually required and some roles require a class 5 driver's licence.
• These jobs usually involve shift work and are often physically demanding, mainly in the form of transporting, lifting and turning patients.

Here are some key facts about Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 1,330 people work in this occupation.
• Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 40%
  • Social assistance (NAICS 624): 30%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 19%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology