Job requirements Nurse Practitioner in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a nurse practitioner in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Allied primary health practitioners (NOC 31302).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Nurse practitioners usually require a master's degree in nursing; or completion of a nursing program with additional advanced or extended primary health care nursing education; and several years of practice as a registered nurse.
  • Registration with a regulatory body is required for nurse practitioners in all provinces and territories.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Nurse Practitioners (NP)
Regulated

British Columbia

Job title Nurse Practitioner
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title Nurse Practitioner
Regulated

New Brunswick

Job title Nurse Practitioner
Regulated

Nova Scotia

Job title Nurse Practitioner
Regulated

Ontario

Job title Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner
Regulated
Regulatory body: College of Nurses of Ontario

Prince Edward Island

Job title Nurse Practitioner
Regulated

Québec

Job title Nurse Practitioner
Regulated

Saskatchewan

Job title Nurse Practitioner
Regulated

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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