Nurse practitioners in Edmonton

The employment outlook will be Very good for nurse practitioners (NOC 31302) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 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.

• Alberta’s population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next decade, contributing to demand for this occupation.
• As the province faces ongoing shortages of general practitioners, nurse practitioners are increasingly being integrated in an expanding role in addressing primary care gaps, especially in rural and underserved communities.
• Government initiatives such as the Modernizing Alberta’s Primary Health Care System (MAPS) plan support this shift by promoting team-based care and expanding the scope of practice for nurse practitioners. Their ability to provide comprehensive assessments, diagnostics, and treatment makes them vital contributors to the healthcare system’s capacity.

Here are some key facts about nurse practitioners in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 290 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Nurse practitioners mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 88%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 12%