Job prospects Surgical Technician - Nursing in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region

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Explore current and future job prospects for people working as "Licensed practical nurses" in the Edmundston–Woodstock Region or across Canada.

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29, 2023.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

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 Assessment Methodology

Job outlook over the next 3 years

Good

The employment outlook will be good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 32101) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2023-2025 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 moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

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