Job prospects Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) in the Southern Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Licensed practical nurses in the Southern Region. There were far more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 32101) in the Southern region for the 2024-2026 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.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it easy to find work.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Southern region:

• Approximately 590 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 51%
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 40%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 9%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology