Job prospects Nursing Assistant (registered - Québec) in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Licensed practical nurses" in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Balanced

Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Licensed practical nurses in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
Not many 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 Lower Mainland - Southwest region:

Approximately 3,140 people work in this occupation.
Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 61%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 37%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology