Job prospects Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) in the Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Licensed practical nurses" in the Swift Current–Moose Jaw 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 Swift Current–Moose Jaw Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

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Job outlook over the next 3 years

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 32101) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2023-2025 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.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:

Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 71%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 28%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology