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

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

Current and future job prospects

Note: These outlooks were updated on November 29th, 2023. Learn more about our methodology.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Major labour shortage

Over the past few years (2020-2022), there was a major labour shortage for Licensed practical nurses in the Cariboo 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 Cariboo region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

  • Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of 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.

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

  • Approximately 340 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
  • Licensed practical nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
    • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 59%
    • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 41%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology

Labour market conditions over the next 10 years

Find out what will be the job prospects for Licensed practical nurses across Canada over the next 10 years, from 2022 to 2031.

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Labour Market Information Survey
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