Job prospects Graduate Nurse in the Kootenay Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses in the Kootenay 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 good for Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 31301) in the Kootenay region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• A moderate number of 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 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses in the Kootenay region:

• Approximately 1,580 people work in this occupation.
• Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 85%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 14%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology