Nursing coordinators and supervisors
Occupation · NOC 2021 31300 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 31300
- TEER
- 1
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 20
- Median wage, Canada
- C$46.43 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 502
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About this occupation
Nursing coordinators and supervisors coordinate and supervise the activities of registered nurses, registered psychiatric nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel in the provision of patient care. They are employed in health care institutions such as hospitals, clinics and nursing homes, and in nursing agencies.
Example job titles
- nursing care coordinator
- nursing services coordinator
- nursing supervisor
- patient care coordinator - nursing
- psychiatric nursing supervisor
- public health nursing supervisor
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Supervise registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel
- Evaluate patients' needs and ensure that required nursing care is delivered
- Set up and coordinate nursing services in conjunction with other health services
- Ensure quality nursing care is provided and appropriate administrative procedures are followed
- Assist in the establishment of unit policies and procedures
- Administer nursing unit budget and ensure that supplies and equipment are available
- Assist in the selection, evaluation and professional development of nursing personnel
- Collaborate on research projects related to nursing and medical care and multidisciplinary services
- May provide direct patient care.
Employment requirements
- Completion of a university, college or other approved registered nursing, or registered psychiatric nursing, program is required.
- Courses in management studies or a degree, diploma or certificate in management or administration may be required.
- Registration with a regulatory body is required for registered nurses in all provinces and territories and for registered psychiatric nurses in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia and the Yukon.
- Clinical experience as a registered nurse, or as a registered psychiatric nurse, is required.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 8 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2026 | 1 |
- CIUSSS du Nord de l'Île de Montréal6
- CISSS de la Montérégie-Est5
- Centre intégré de santé et services sociaux de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue3
- Caressant Care Nursing and Retirement Homes Limited1
- CISSS de Lanaudière1
- JnB Homecare Services Ltd.1
- Centre Intégré universitaire de santé et service sociaux de la Capitale-Nationale1
- Centre intégré de santé et de services sociaux de la Gaspésie (CISSS Gaspésie)1
- CIUSSS Centre-Sud de l'Île de Montréal1
Permanent residence
Admissions of permanent residents by intended occupation and Express Entry invitations by occupation (IRCC).
New permanent residents by year
Data table
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2024 | 20 |
| 2025 | 35 |
| 2026 | 20 |
- Canadian Experience Class120
- Federal Skilled Worker35
- Provincial Nominee Program25
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$29.11 | C$46.43 | C$59.00 |
| Alberta | C$32.81 | C$49.75 | C$61.43 |
| British Columbia | C$29.00 | C$48.08 | C$61.54 |
| Manitoba | C$23.00 | C$43.00 | C$56.00 |
| New Brunswick | C$28.88 | C$47.40 | C$54.00 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$17.00 | C$50.00 | C$56.25 |
| Nova Scotia | C$27.00 | C$43.43 | C$53.38 |
| Ontario | C$29.23 | C$45.00 | C$59.00 |
| Quebec | C$35.00 | C$45.64 | C$58.83 |
| Saskatchewan | C$27.00 | C$45.41 | C$56.00 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 502
- Vacancies advertised
- 512
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$24.00
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