Nursing training in Québec

Training program

In the Québec education system, completion of this program requires 3 years of undergraduate university training, representing a total of 16 years of study.
This training leads to an occupation with good prospects for employment integration in Québec. This occupation is:

Registered nurse (NOC 3152)

Main duties

Registered nurses provide direct nursing care to patients, deliver health education programs and provide consultative services regarding issues relevant to the practice of nursing.
In Québec, this profession is regulated. Membership in the Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers du Québec (OIIQ) is required to practice the profession and use the title of nurse. For more information on the conditions for practising this occupation, see the information sheet d’information Practising the profession of nurse (PDF, 277 Kb).

Labour market information

Employment prospects for the 2009-2013 period are very favourable throughout Québec.

Some figures

Approximately 64,000 persons practised the occupation of nurse or a related occupation in Québec in 2008, 91% of whom were women (compared to 47% for all occupations).
72% of nurses and persons practising a related occupation were employed full time in 2008 (compared to 81% for all occupations).
The average annual gross income was $51,000 for full-time employment in 2005.

Main activity sectors in terms of employment

Health care and social assistance	95%
Other services, except public administration	1%
Services to companies, building services and other support services	1%
Other	3%

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Last modification : 2010-07-28