Occupation

Registered Nurses

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Direct answerRegistered Nurses are typically TEER 1, usually classified under Care Health.

Worked example for Registered Nurses: take the category, TEER, and wage facts on this page and enter them in the BC PNP calculator with your years of skilled work and language level. The result is a SIRS estimate out of 200 points. Compare it with recent invitation ranges for your pillar. It does not guarantee an invitation.

Typical TEER

TEER 1

Usually classified under

Health (Care)

Health has consistently been one of the highest-invitation-volume categories through 2026, with a score minimum that has ranged 84–108. Verify your specific role and current designation before relying on this estimate.

Priority-occupation lists change. Confirm your exact NOC 2021 code and current category against WelcomeBC before relying on the calculator's estimate. See the priority occupation finder.

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Questions

What should I know about Registered Nurses?

Registered Nurses are typically TEER 1, usually classified under Care Health.

What is the Typical TEER for Registered Nurses?

TEER 1. Confirm this against the current WelcomeBC category list before you rely on it.

What is the Usually classified under for Registered Nurses?

Health (Care). Confirm this against the current WelcomeBC category list before you rely on it.

How do I use this with the calculator?

Read the direct answer, check the facts, then open the score calculator. Enter the usual TEER for this page plus your own wage, experience, education, and language. The calculator applies the SIRS grid in force since 4 December 2025 and the 23 April 2026 Care, Build, and Innovate categories.

Does this replace an official BC PNP result?

No. This is an estimate from published SIRS figures and WelcomeBC announcements. Only WelcomeBC produces an official category placement or invitation.