Job prospects Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) in the Northeast Region
Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Licensed practical nurses" in the Northeast Region or across Canada.
Current and future job prospects
These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.
Recent trends from the past 3 years
Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Licensed practical nurses in the Northeast Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.
Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology
Job outlook over the next 3 years
The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 32101) in the Northeast region for the 2024-2026 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 1,820 people work in this occupation.
- Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 63%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 34%
Job prospects elsewhere in Canada
Find out what will be the job prospects for Licensed practical nurses across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.
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