Job prospects Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) in the Kingston–Pembroke Region

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

Current and future job prospects

These outlooks were updated on November 29^th, 2023. Learn more about outlooks.

Recent trends from the past 3 years

Labour shortage

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Licensed practical nurses in the Kingston–Pembroke Region. There were 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

Very good

The employment outlook will be very good for Licensed practical nurses (NOC 32101) in the Kingston - Pembroke 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.

Here are some key facts about Licensed practical nurses in the Kingston - Pembroke region:

Approximately 1,150 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): 55%
- Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 40%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology