Practical nurse jobs in Canada (6,269 jobs)

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Counted Nov 9, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 6,269
Employers: 441

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $32.34Across 515 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $61,995Across 16 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: <1%2 listings
Hybrid: 1%33 listings
On-site: 99%6,232 listings

Not specified: <1% (2 listings)

Employers hiring include Alberta Health Services (519), HealthCareersInSask.ca (511), Brant Community Healthcare System (501).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Practical nurse jobs in Canada

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Registered Practical Nurse, Endoscopy
Sinai Health
Toronto, ON
…competing demands of a traditional inpatient ward. As a Registered Practical Nurse, Endoscopy at Mount Sinai Hospital, you will support patients through the preparation, procedure and…
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Registered Practical Nurse, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Sinai Health
Toronto, ON
…surgical skills through variety, complexity. As a Registered Practical Nurse, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Mount Sinai Hospital, you will work closely with patients, where changes in…
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Registered Practical Nurse - Transitional Care Program
University Health Network
Toronto, ON
- Contract
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Registered Practical Nurse
University Health Network
Toronto, ON
- Contract
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Part Time Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – Seniors Living Retirement
S&R Group of Companies
Sarnia, ON
- Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Carelife Fleetwood
Fraser Health
Surrey, BC
We are currently hiring for a Casual Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope to join our Long- Term Care team at Carelife Fleetwood located in Surrey, B.C.
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Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Delta Hospital
Fraser Health
Delta, BC
We are currently hiring for a Casual Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope to join our Medicine team at Delta Hospital located in Delta, B.C.
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315-26 RPN, Integrated Stroke Unit/Telemetry, Temporary Part-Time, Stratford
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Stratford, ON
- Part-time
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RPN Registered Practical Nurse
Ross Memorial Hospital
Kawartha Lakes, ON · Lindsay, ON
- Full-time
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Registered Practical Nurse
SE Health
Collingwood, ON
- Full-time
…opportunities to grow and practice to my full scope.” – SE Health Nurse, 20 years with the…
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Repost
Southern Health-Santé Sud
Winkler, MB
- Full-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Repost
Southern Health-Santé Sud
Swan Lake, MB
- Full-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - CH3 - Medicine
Shared Health-Soins Communs
Winnipeg, MB
- Full-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Delta Hospital
Fraser Health Authority
Delta, BC
- $32.84 to $44.96 CAD / hour
- Other
We are currently hiring for a Casual Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope to join our Medicine team at Delta Hospital located in Delta, B.C.
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Two Hills, AB
- Part-time
If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who likes small town living, this position in Two Hills might be for you! As the successful candidate for this position, you will cover the…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Two Hills, AB
- Part-time
If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who likes small town living, this position in Two Hills might be for you! As the successful candidate for this position, you will cover Acute…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Medicine Hat, AB
- Part-time
…collaborative environment. Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive…
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Registered Practical Nurse
SE Health
Borden, ON
- Full-time
…opportunities to grow and practice to my full scope.” – SE Health Nurse, 20 years with the…
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Registered Practical Nurse
SE Health
Barrie, ON
- Full-time
…opportunities to grow and practice to my full scope.” – SE Health Nurse, 20 years with the…
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Registered Practical Nurse
SE Health
Wasaga Beach, ON
- Full-time
…opportunities to grow and practice to my full scope.” – SE Health Nurse, 20 years with the…
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Registered Practical Nurse
SE Health
Innisfil, ON
- Full-time
…opportunities to grow and practice to my full scope.” – SE Health Nurse, 20 years with the…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Medicine Hat, AB
- Full-time
…collaborative environment. Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Hinton, AB
- Part-time
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team, utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. You…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Medicine Hat, AB
- Part-time
…collaborative environment. Reporting to the Unit Manager, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive…
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Operating Room Technician
Alberta Health Services
Hinton, AB
- Part-time
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team, utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. You…

Alberta Health Services

Licensed Practical Nurse

AB, Canada
Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area, Canada

Part-time

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Job details

Job type: Part-time
Apply by: Nov 14, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 15, 2026

Original job description

Your Opportunity:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a regulated member of the inter-professional health care team who utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills to provide care to individuals across the life span. The LPN provides care in alignment with Alberta Health Services mission to provide patient focused quality health services and the AHS values of respect, accountability, transparency, engagement, safety, learning, and performance. The LPN collaborates and participates in the provision of health care to patients and families in a variety of settings. The LPN’s practice encompasses the application of nursing knowledge, skills and judgment to assess patient needs and provides nursing care, which is reflective of their level of education and knowledge. The LPN performs restricted activities and provides care according to the needs of the patient population and the design of work. The LPN practice is based on legal authorization and competency as defined by Schedule 10 of the Health Professions act, Schedule 7.1 of the Government Organization Act, the Licenses Practical Nurses Profession Regulation and the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA). The LPN accepts responsibility for continuing competence through ongoing professional development including participation in education programs, research and continuous quality activities. The LPN adheres to CLPNA Professional Practice Standards and Code of Ethics, and the Alberta Health Services (AHS) Code of Conduct and applicable AHS governance documents and policies. The LPN is responsible for his/her nursing practices as defined by CLPNA and for ensuring that his/her registration is current and valid within his/her scope of practice.

Description:

As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team, utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills. You will be guided by your education, experience, and demonstrated skill level, in alignment with applicable legislation, standards of practice, policies, and procedures. You will play a key role in providing safe, high quality, patient and family centred care while reflecting the shared vision and values of the organization.

Classification: Licensed Practical Nurse Union: AUPE AUX Unit and Program: PCU52 and Medicine Primary Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.70 Posting End Date: 26-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 05-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 30-AUG-2027 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 12 Shifts per cycle: 42 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $33.16 Maximum Salary: $43.42 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited practical nurse education program. Active or eligible for registration and a practice permit as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta (CLHA). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Health Care Provider (BCLS-HCP).

Additional Required Qualifications:

BCLS issued from Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC) only. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job. Duties that involve periods of physical activity such as standing, bending, walking and lifting. Qualified candidates will be invited to interview and if successful, may be required to complete a 4-week Elsevier Shadow Health e-SIM course with a minimum score of 80% as part of the final assessment process. Candidates who successfully complete both the interview and e-SIM assessment will be required to attend a 3-week centralized orientation in Edmonton prior to starting the unit/program-specific orientation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Depth & breadth of nursing knowledge & complex reasoning reflective of level of education. Strong communication skills with effective negotiation & conflict resolution skills to improve inter-professional patient/community-centered care. Compassionate & caring attitude; conveying respect & dignity of all persons. Related Experience in Collaborated Practices and Medicine Preferred.

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Responsibilities

Provide safe, high-quality nursing care to patients across the lifespan, assessing needs and applying nursing knowledge, skills, and judgment within the LPN's authorized scope of practice. Collaborate with patients, families, and the interprofessional care team while following applicable legislation, professional standards, organizational policies, and ongoing competency requirements.

Requirements

Applicants must complete an accredited practical nurse education program, hold or be eligible for an active Alberta LPN practice permit, and have current BCLS-HCP certification issued by the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Candidates must meet the role's physical demands and may need to pass a four-week Elsevier Shadow Health e-SIM assessment with a score of at least 80%, followed by centralized and unit-specific orientation.

Skills

Nursing Care
Patient Assessment
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Clinical Decision-Making
Interprofessional Collaboration
Patient- and Family-Centered Care
Communication
Negotiation
Conflict Resolution
Compassion
Physical Stamina
Continuing Professional Development
Quality Improvement

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Keywords

Licensed Practical Nurse
Practical Nursing Education
Alberta LPN Practice Permit
CLHA
CLPNA
Basic Cardiac Life Support
BCLS-HCP
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Nursing Process
Patient Assessment
Restricted Activities
Scope of Practice
Interprofessional Health Care
Patient- and Family-Centered Care
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Clinical Decision-Making
Professional Practice Standards
Code of Ethics
Continuing Competence
Elsevier Shadow Health e-SIM
Medicine
Patient Safety
Conflict Resolution
Physical Demands

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