Job prospects Psychiatric Nursing Supervisor in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors in the Athabasca–Grande Prairie–Peace River Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Nursing coordinators and supervisors (NOC 31300) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River 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.

Alberta’s population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next 20 years, contributing to demand for this occupation. Alberta’s Budget 2023 allocates $24.5 billion for health services in 2023-24, an increase of $965 million or 4.1% from 2022-23. Alberta plans to reform the management structure of Alberta Health Services this year which may have implications for job seekers.

Here are some key facts about Nursing coordinators and supervisors in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:

• Nursing coordinators and supervisors mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 74%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 26%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology