31301 - Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses

Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses are in high demand across Canada due to the country's rapidly growing Healthcare industry throughout the private and public sectors. The demand for skilled workers under this TEER has been rapidly expanding post the pandemic, and this trend is expected to continue over the coming years. Meaning, there will be many job opportunities available for Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses in Canada.

The high demand for skilled workers in this field has resulted in competitive salaries and excellent benefits for Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses. Salaries can range from $52,000 to $94,500 per year, depending on experience, location, and specialization, but they tend to be higher than average in this industry.

Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses jobs in Canada also offer many opportunities for career advancement in some of Canada’s popular employment areas including Hospitals, Home Healthcare agencies and Extended Care facilities, Community Health Centers, the Food, Beverage, and Pharmaceutical industries, Educational institutions, and Government and Sports organizations. There are numerous opportunities for professionals to expand their skills and take on new challenges as Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses in Canada.

Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses in Canada can avail of a wide range of benefits, from strong job security to high compensation, a supportive work environment, a direct Canada PR for Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses pathway, and free healthcare. Canada is known for its welcoming and diverse culture, making it a great place for individuals under this TEER to live and work.

Example Titles

• Clinical nurse
• Community health nurse
• Critical care nurse
• Emergency care nurse
• Intensive care nurse
• Nurse researcher
• Nursing consultant
• Occupational health nurse
• Private duty nurse
• Public health nurse
• Registered nurse (R.N.)
• Registered psychiatric nurse (R.P.N.) 

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

General duty registered nurses

Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions.

• Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, coordinate, and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician or according to established policies and protocols.
• Monitor, assess, address, document, and report symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions.
• Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment.
• Assist in surgery and other medical procedures.
• May supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff.
• May develop and implement a discharge planning process for the admission of patients.
• May teach and counsel patients and their families on health-related issues in collaboration with other healthcare providers.

Occupational health nurses

• Develop and implement employee health education programs and provide registered nursing care in private businesses and industries.

Community health nurses

• Provide health education and registered nursing care in public health units and through home visits, manage complex home care cases, participate in community needs assessment and program development, conduct disease screening and deliver immunization programs.

Registered psychiatric nurses

• Provide nursing care, supportive counseling, and life skills programming to patients in psychiatric hospitals, mental health clinics, long-term care facilities, and community-based settings.

Nursing researchers and consultants

• Engaged in research activities related to nursing, as self-employed or as employed by hospitals, public and private organizations, and governments.
• Provide consultative services to institutes, associations, and healthcare organizations regarding issues and concerns relevant to the nursing profession and nursing practice.

Clinical nurses

• Provide leadership, advice, and counsel on the provision of research-based care for specific patient groups within the care of particular healthcare organizations.

Employment Requirements

Registered nurses

• Completion of a university, college, or other approved registered nursing program is required.
• Additional academic training or experience is required to specialize in a specific area of nursing.
• A master's or doctoral degree in nursing is usually required for clinical nurse specialists, clinical nurses, nursing consultants, and nursing researchers.
• Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces and territories.

Registered psychiatric nurses

• Completion of a university or college-registered psychiatric nursing program is required.
• Registration with a regulatory body is required in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, and the Yukon.

Salary Prospects

Job Openings - TEER 31301

Over the period 2022-2031, new job openings for Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses are expected to total 155,400, while 143,700 new job seekers are expected to be available to fill them. Immigrants learning how to get Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses jobs in Canada from India can find it relatively easier to land a job under TEER 31301.