Extended class registered nurse NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for extended class registered nurse.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for extended class registered nurse is 31302 (Nurse practitioners), a TEER 1 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 1): +70 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 100 for a job offer. It's eligible for Healthcare category draws.
NOC code
31302
TEER 1 · skilled
High-wage
Level 1
+70 work · 100 job offer
Category draws
Healthcare
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 31302 covers
Nurse practitioners are registered nurses with additional education, advanced knowledge and nursing experience, and a specialty of practice. They provide a range of health services to patients and deliver preventive and continuous care toward the management of patients' health. Nurse practitioners work in conjunction with physicians and collaboratively with other nursing colleagues and health-care providers, or they may work independently. They are employed in community health centres, hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, and rehabilitation centres. Nurse practitioners may specialize in primary healthcare or acute care.
| Unit group | 31302 — Nurse practitioners |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 1 — usually requires a university degree |
| Broad category | Health occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Examine patients and take their medical histories and consult with physicians and other medical practitioners to evaluate patients' physical and mental health
- Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures
- Inoculate and vaccinate patients
- Advise patients and their families on health care including health promotion, disease, illness and accident prevention
- Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team such as family physicians, therapists and nutritionists to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families
- Perform a patient advocacy role
To use NOC 31302 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 31302 →
Other job titles under NOC 31302
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 31302, one of these may fit better:
- Clinical nurse — NOC 31301 (Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses, TEER 1)
- Community health nurse — NOC 31301 (Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses, TEER 1)
- Critical care nurse — NOC 31301 (Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses, TEER 1)
- Dental nurse — NOC 32111 (Dental hygienists and dental therapists, TEER 2)
- Emergency care nurse — NOC 31301 (Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses, TEER 1)
- Intensive care nurse — NOC 31301 (Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses, TEER 1)
- Nurse aide — NOC 33102 (Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates, TEER 3)
- Nurse researcher — NOC 31301 (Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses, TEER 1)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for extended class registered nurse?+
In NOC 2021, "extended class registered nurse" is an example title in unit group 31302 — Nurse practitioners. It is a TEER 1 occupation in the "Health occupations" broad category.
Is extended class registered nurse eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 31302 is TEER 1, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does extended class registered nurse get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 31302 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 1. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 70 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 100 (whichever is higher).
Can a extended class registered nurse get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 31302 is on IRCC's list for Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3. You generally need have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous.
What if my job title says extended class registered nurse but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 31302. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.