Job prospects Operating Room (OR) Nurse in the Fredericton–Oromocto

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses in the Fredericton–Oromocto. There were far 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 Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several 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.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:

• Approximately 1,510 people work in this occupation.
• Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 81%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 10%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 6%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology