Job prospects Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) in Nunavut

Explore current and future job prospects for people working as a "licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)" in Nunavut or across Canada.

Job opportunities in Nunavut

These outlooks were updated on December 11, 2024.

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 32101) in Nunavut for the 2024-2026 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.

Persistent staffing shortages and a growing population will keep demand high for nurses in Nunavut over the forecast period.
Staffing shortages created periodic disruptions in health care services throughout Nunavut in 2024.
Housing shortages and high travel costs make the recruitment and retention of nurses in Nunavut challenging.
The Government of Nunavut aims to increase the number of Inuit nursing graduates over the forecast period, as outlined in the Roadmap to Strengthen the Nunavut Nursing Workforce (2021-2026).
Permanent and locum nursing positions were available throughout 2024 at the hospital and clinic in Iqaluit, the regional health centres in Rankin Inlet and Cambridge Bay, as well as at community health centres.
Nunavut's Budget 2024-2025 includes an increase of $15 million for agency nursing contracts. This funding may increase employment opportunities for this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in Nunavut:

Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
- Health care and social services (NAICS 62): 80%
- Public Administration and Defence (NAICS 91): 20%
The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 67% compared to 15% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: n/a
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a