Job prospects Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Licensed practical nurses in the Saint John–St. Stephen Region. 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 Licensed practical nurses (NOC 32101) in the Saint John - St. Stephen 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.
• 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 Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 570 people work in this occupation.
• Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 63%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 32%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 5%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology