Job prospects Registered Nurse - Extended Class (RN-EC) near Saint John (NB)

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a major labour shortage for Allied primary health practitioners near Saint John (NB). 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 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses (NOC 31301) in the Saint John - St. Stephen 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.

• Increased demand for health care services associated with an ageing and growing population is expected to be among the primary drivers of employment growth in this occupation.
• Significant 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.
• Hospitals often recruit directly from colleges.
• Registration with the Nurses Association of New Brunswick is required.

Here are some key facts about Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:

• Approximately 1,700 people work in this occupation.
• Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 76%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 11%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 8%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology