Nursing Co-ordinators and Supervisors - NOC Code 3011

If you are interested in working as a Nursing Co-ordinator and Supervisor in Canada, you will be pleased to know that the job outlook for your occupation in Canada is extremely positive. You can use this overview of the Canadian employment prospects in your field to start planning your immigration and settlement in Canada.

Why your job prospects in Canada are excellent:

• Service Canada says the outlook is good for 2010, the number of jobs will exceed the number of job seekers creating a shortage of nurses.
• This, like all health care occupations, a growing occupation in Canada.
• Increased employment opportunities can be found in nursing homes.
• An aging population, coupled with a substantial number of upcoming retirements among nurses will expand the demand for head nurses and supervisors.
• Currently, the largest number of occupations showing signs of shortages at the national level is concentrated in management occupations and in the health sector. Head Nurses are particularly in demand.

Some areas in Canada where your occupation is most in demand:

• Employment prospects are expected to be above average for this occupational group in upcoming years.
• This is an expanding field, and the annual growth rate for this occupation is above the provincial average due to greater health care needs of an aging population.
• The increasing complexity of health care will drive the need for more such positions.
• Downsizing is not expected in upcoming years, and there has been a constant increase in opportunities over the last 10 years.
• The current supply of Head Nurses is quite low likely due to the experience (three to five years) required to enter these positions.