Nursing supervisors

NOC

31300

- Nursing coordinators and supervisors

coordinate and supervise the activities of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel.

Full NOC Description

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.

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.

Also Known As

nursing care coordinator
nursing services coordinator
nursing supervisor
patient care coordinator - nursing
psychiatric nursing supervisor

public health nursing supervisor

Requirements

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.

Provincial Regulation

Provincially Regulated: Yes

Regulation Body

Nurses Association of New Brunswick (NANB)

Employment by Sex

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90.4%

Female

9.6%

Male

Employment by age

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0.0%

15-24

20.4%

25-34

28.6%

35-44

14.3%

45-54

36.7%

55-64

0.0%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

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0.0%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

0.0%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

0.0%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

24.5%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

75.5%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

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100.0%

Health care and social assistance

N/A

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

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25.50%

Northeast

27.50%

Southeast

23.50%

Southwest

15.70%

Central

7.80%

Northwest

Economic Regions

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Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

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$88,000

Northeast

$80,000

Southeast

$74,000

Southwest

$85,000

Central

$80,000

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

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Salary

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Employment Outlook

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