Registered Nurse and Express Entry: NOC 31301 (TEER 1)

Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nursesVerified against official sources on 2026-10-01

31301

NOC 2021 code

TEER

$43.27

Median hourly wage, Canada (Job Bank)

2026 EE categories

Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses give direct patient care, teach patients about their health and advise on nursing practice. They work in hospitals, clinics, long-term care, community agencies and other settings.

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

Assess patients to decide on nursing interventions
Plan and deliver care with the health team, patients and families
Give medication and treatments as ordered or by protocol
Monitor and record symptoms and changes in condition
Operate or monitor medical equipment and assist in procedures
May supervise licensed practical nurses and other nursing staff

Example job titles

Clinical nurse
Community health nurse
Critical care nurse
Emergency care nurse
Intensive care nurse
Nurse researcher
Nursing consultant
Occupational health nurse

Employment requirements

Completion of an approved university, college or other registered nursing program
Registration with a regulator is required in all provinces and territories
Registered psychiatric nurses have separate programs and are regulated separately in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and BC

Registration with a regulatory body is 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 31301Checked 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