Intensive care nurse NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for intensive care nurse.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for intensive care nurse is 31301 (Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses), a TEER 1 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 2): +40 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer. It's eligible for Healthcare category draws.
NOC code
31301
TEER 1 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
Healthcare
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 31301 covers
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses provide direct nursing care to patients, deliver health education programs and provide consultative services regarding issues relevant to the practice of nursing. They are employed in a variety of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, extended care facilities, rehabilitation centres, doctors' offices, clinics, community agencies, companies, private homes and public and private organizations or they may be self-employed.
| Unit group | 31301 — Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 1 — usually requires a university degree |
| Broad category | Health occupations |
Main duties to compare with yours
- General duty registered nurses
- Assess patients to identify appropriate nursing interventions
- Collaborate with members of an interdisciplinary health team to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate patient care in consultation with patients and their families
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by a physician or according to established policies and protocols
- Monitor, assess, address, document and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions
- Operate or monitor medical apparatus or equipment
To use NOC 31301 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 31301 →
Other job titles under NOC 31301
- Clinical nurse
- Community health nurse
- Critical care nurse
- Emergency care nurse
- Nurse researcher
- Nursing consultant
- Occupational health nurse
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 31301, one of these may fit better:
- Advanced care paramedic — NOC 32102 (Paramedical occupations, TEER 2)
- Child care live-in caregiver — NOC 44100 (Home child care providers, TEER 4)
- Child care worker assistant — NOC 42202 (Early childhood educators and assistants, TEER 2)
- Critical care paramedic — NOC 32102 (Paramedical occupations, TEER 2)
- Dental nurse — NOC 32111 (Dental hygienists and dental therapists, TEER 2)
- Extended class registered nurse — NOC 31302 (Nurse practitioners, TEER 1)
- Health care aide — NOC 33102 (Nurse aides, orderlies and patient service associates, TEER 3)
- Health care consultant — NOC 41404 (Health policy researchers, consultants and program officers, 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 intensive care nurse?+
In NOC 2021, "intensive care nurse" is an example title in unit group 31301 — Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses. It is a TEER 1 occupation in the "Health occupations" broad category.
Is intensive care nurse eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 31301 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 intensive care nurse get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 31301 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 2. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 40 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 70 (whichever is higher).
Can a intensive care nurse get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
Yes — NOC 31301 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 intensive care 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 31301. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.