Head Nurses and Supervisors

(NOC 3151)
+16.09%
 

What do Head Nurses and Supervisors do?

Head nurses and supervisors supervise and co-ordinate the activities of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and other nursing personnel in the provision of patient care.

How to become: Head Nurses and Supervisors

Completion of a university, college or other approved registered nursing program is required.

Courses in management studies such as the Nursing Unit Administration Course offered by the Canadian Hospital Association or other degree, diploma, certificate or studies in management or administration may be required.

Registration as a registered nurse by a provincial or territorial regulatory body or, in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, provincial registration as a registered psychiatric nurse is required.

Clinical experience as a registered nurse is required.

Where to study for a career as: Head Nurses and Supervisors

Brock University
St. Catharines, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Nursing Bachelor; Honours
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Western University
London, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Nursing - Western-Fanshawe Collaborative BScN Bachelor
Nursing - Compressed Time Frame BScN Bachelor
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University of Bradford
Bradford, England, GB

Related Program(s):
Nursing (Adult) Bachelor; Honours
Nursing (Adult) - Harrogate and District NHS Trust Bachelor; Honours
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Mount Royal University
Calgary, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Nursing Bachelor
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Ontario Tech University
Oshawa, Ontario, CA

Related Program(s):
Nursing - Collaborative Bachelor; Honours
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University of Lethbridge
Lethbridge, Alberta, CA

Related Program(s):
Bachelor of Nursing Bachelor
Bachelor of Nursing | After Degree Bachelor
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Modified on January 26, 2022

How much do Head Nurses and Supervisors make?

Low:
$47,237
Average:
$88,296
High:
$108,160

Job openings for Head Nurses and Supervisors

Job Seekers:
154,500
Job Openings:
191,200