Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in Southern

The employment outlook will be Very good for nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates (NOC 33102) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
• Recent graduates from fields of study related to this occupation have found it easy to find work.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates in the Southern region:

• Approximately 1,400 people work in this occupation.
• Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Nursing and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 78%
  • Hospitals (NAICS 622): 11%
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 9%