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NOC 32101 · TEER 2
Licensed Practical Nurse and Express Entry: NOC 32101 (TEER 2)
32101
NOC 2021 code
2
TEER
$31.32
Median hourly wage, Canada (Job Bank)
1
2026 EE categories
Licensed practical nurses give basic nursing care to patients, usually working with doctors, registered nurses or other team members. The group also covers operating room technicians, who prepare patients and assist during surgery.
Express Entry fit
FSWPossible
TEER 0–3 work counts toward FSW.
CECPossible
One year of this work in Canada can qualify for CEC.
FSTNo
Not in an FST trade group.
Category-based rounds this occupation is listed for
| Category | Latest round | CRS | Invitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare and social services occupations | #441 · Sep 4, 2026 | 475 | 3,500 |
What the work involves
Main duties
- Provide nursing care within scope of practice based on patient assessment and care plans
- Take vital signs, apply sterile dressings, collect specimens and follow infection control
- Give medication and record its effects
- Monitor respiratory therapy and intravenous therapy
- Track patient progress and document how well care is working
- Teach patients and families about health and safety
Example job titles
- Graduate nursing assistant
- Licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.)
- Operating room technician
- Registered nursing assistant (R.N.A.)
Employment requirements
- Completion of an approved practical nursing program (vocational or college)
- Registration with a provincial or territorial regulator is required everywhere
- A registration exam is required in every province and territory
Registration with a regulatory body and a registration exam are required in all provinces and territories (per NOC profile).
Provincial streams that target this occupation
- Alberta · Dedicated Health Care PathwayRegistered nurses, licensed practical nurses, physiotherapists and psychologists are among the nine health professions it accepts. Requires an Alberta job offer. ↗ alberta.ca
- British Columbia · BC PNP Health Authority streamOpen to full-time permanent offers from a BC health authority in health occupations whose NOC starts with 3. ↗ welcomebc.ca
Official sources
- noc.esdc.gc.caNOC 2021 profile 32101Checked 2026-10-01
- jobbank.gc.caJob Bank wages (Canada)Checked 2026-10-01
- jobbank.gc.caJob Bank job prospectsChecked 2026-10-01
- canada.caIRCC: Federal Skilled Trades eligibilityChecked 2026-10-01