Job prospects Graduate Nursing Assistant in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Licensed practical nurses in the Edmundston–Woodstock 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 Edmundston - Woodstock 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 small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

• Increased demand for health care services associated with an aging population will drive employment growth in this occupation over the outlook period. The shift from institutional to home care is also expected to contribute to higher demand for these workers. As governments seek to restrain health delivery costs, hospitals and other care facilities may increasingly use licensed practical nurses to deliver nursing care.
• Nursing shortages have been an ongoing issue throughout the province, meaning that new graduates should have little trouble finding employment. However, opportunities may be more abundant in rural areas, particularly in francophone regions of the province. Being fluent in both official languages could increase one's chances of finding employment in certain areas. Individuals with a valid driver's license and who are willing to do shift work will have enhanced job prospects.
• Hospitals often recruit directly from colleges.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:

• Approximately 280 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 57%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 39%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology