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Average Registered Nurse (RN) Hourly Pay in Canada
C$34.31
Most of the time, registered nurses (RN) work for hospitals or medical clinics. They may also work for other organizations, such as outpatient facilities, rehabilitation centers, or senior centers. Their main job is to promote wellness and health.
To become RNs, they must have an associate degree in nursing (ADN) or a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN). Some employers require candidates to have prior experience as an RN. They must have a license from their state’s board of nursing. In order to administer medications, some states require that RNs pass a medication administration exam. They must follow standards of care and practices. They must be able to use various medical instruments.
They may be required to travel to visit patients at their homes. They must be able to work in a team environment. They must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills. They must follow doctors’ instructions. They may be required to attend various workshop, classes, or conferences to improve their skills as RNs. They must read professional journals to keep themselves up to date with current medical findings and technology. They may have to renew their nursing licenses regularly, depending on the states where they are practicing as RNs. They may be required to train, coach, or mentor new or more junior nurses. …Read lessRegistered Nurse (RN) Tasks
- Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records.
- Advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.
- Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients.
The table below details the hourly wages for Registered Nurses.
The Canadian national occupation classification code (NOC) for this role is 3012.
Job titles and exact duties vary in this occupation and examples of some job titles are: registered nurse (R.N.), registered psychiatric nurse (R.P.N.), community health nurse and occupational health nurse.
According to the latest figures, the highest hourly average (median) wages are earned in Calgary – Alberta at $46.39 per hour and the lowest average (median) wages are earned in Montreal, Quebec at $33.50 per hour.
A typical full-time annual salary for this occupation is in the region of $75,000 – $95,000.
Employment prospects for registered nurses are very good in Canada. The government forecasts that as the Canadian population ages, demand for health services will increase substantially, increasing demand for health professionals in general. Slightly over 50% of job vacancies will be due to expansion demand.
Average (Median) Hourly Wages for Registered Nurses in Canada
| Location | Low Wage $ per hr | Average Wage $ per hr | High Wage $ per hr | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary – Alberta* | 42.54 | 46.39 | 48.15 | 2019 |
| Edmonton – Alberta* | 25.00 | 46.26 | 46.38 | 2019 |
| Vancouver / Lower Mainland – British Columbia | 23.12 | 40.00 | 45.00 | 2018 |
| Winnipeg – Manitoba | 27.30 | 40.00 | 45.00 | 2018 |
| Fredericton / Oromocto – New Brunswick | 24.65 | 38.00 | 43.59 | 2018 |
| Halifax – Nova Scotia | 24.00 | 38.00 | 41.00 | 2018 |
| Toronto – Ontario | 21.00 | 35.00 | 46.00 | 2018 |
| Ottawa – Ontario | 23.00 | 38.00 | 46.00 | 2018 |
| Windsor / Sarnia – Ontario | 22.00 | 35.00 | 45.31 | 2018 |
| Hamilton/ Niagara Peninsula – Ontario | 22.38 | 39.68 | 46.00 | 2018 |
| Prince Edward Island | 25.54 | 38.00 | 41.37 | 2018 |
| Montreal – Quebec | 23.00 | 33.50 | 42.20 | 2018 |
| Saskatoon / Biggar – Saskatchewan | 35.00 | 43.00 | 48.00 | 2018 |
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