Practical nurse jobs in Canada (6,279 jobs)

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Counted Nov 9, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 6,279
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%6,242 listings

Not specified: <1% (2 listings)

Employers hiring include Alberta Health Services (519), HealthCareersInSask.ca (512), 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

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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Wynyard, SK
- Full-time
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Registered Practical Nurse, Mental Health PT 2026-6969
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
Cambridge, ON
- Other
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Registered Practical Nurse, Mental Health PT 2026-6977
Cambridge Memorial Hospital
Cambridge, ON
- Other
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Regina, SK
- Full-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Regina, SK
- Full-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Regina, SK
- Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Health-Santé Sud
MB · Vita, MB
- Full-time
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BC
Registered Practical Nurse - Cardiology/Telemetry
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, ON
- Full-time
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BC
Registered Practical Nurse - Cardiology/Telemetry
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, ON
- Full-time
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BC
Registered Practical Nurse - Day Surgery
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, ON
- Full-time
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BC
Registered Practical Nurse - Operating Room
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, ON
- Full-time
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BC
Registered Practical Nurse - Day Surgery
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, ON
- Full-time
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BC
Registered Practical Nurse - Operating Room
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, ON
- Full-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
MB · Vita, MB
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Registered Nurse RN or Registered Practical Nurse RPN
ComForCare Home Health Care - Guelph-Cambridge
Guelph, ON
- $35 to $45 CAD / hour
- Part-time
…independently and continue to do the things they love. As a Registered Nurse at ComForCare, you will conduct thorough client assessments, create personalized care plans, implement…
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BC
Registered Practical Nurse - Emergency Department
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, ON
- Full-time
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BC
Registered Practical Nurse - Emergency Department
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, ON
- Full-time
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BC
Registered Practical Nurse - Critical Care
Brant Community Healthcare System
Brantford, ON
- Full-time
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Registered Practical Nurse
Cornwall Community Hospital
Cornwall, ON
- Full-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Casual & Part Time
Baptist Housing Seniors Living
Victoria, BC
- Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Watrous, SK
- Part-time
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Registered Practical Nurse - Inpatient Surgery
Southlake Health Community
Newmarket, ON · Southlake Health
- Full-time
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Registered Practical Nurse - Operating Room
Southlake Health Community
Newmarket, ON · Southlake Health
- Full-time
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Registered Practical Nurse - Emergency Department
Southlake Health Community
Newmarket, ON · Southlake Health
- Full-time
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Registered Practical Nurse - Operating Room
Southlake Health Community
Newmarket, ON · Southlake Health

Alberta Health Services

Licensed Practical Nurse

St. Paul, AB, Canada

Paul Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.86 Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 09-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 09-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08, 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 24 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $33.16 Maximum Salary: $43.42 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable · Part-time

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Pay: Paul Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.86 Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 09-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 09-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08, 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 24 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $33.16 Maximum Salary: $43.42 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Job type: Part-time
Apply by: Nov 20, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 21, 2026

Original job description

Your Opportunity:

Join Our Team at St. Therese – St. Paul Healthcare Centre as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and experience the natural beauty of Alberta while making a meaningful impact in a dynamic rural hospital setting. In this role, you will work to the full scope of your practice within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team, providing patient- and family-centered care grounded in evidence-based practices. As part of a rural hospital, you’ll care for a diverse range of clients with urgent medical needs, including those requiring emergency psychiatric support. Your strong organizational, communication, and critical thinking skills will be essential as you deliver holistic care in a fast-paced environment. We’re seeking a proactive problem solver and confident decision-maker who can assess, plan, and evaluate care interventions effectively. You are passionate about engaging patients and families in their care journey, promoting health, and consistently delivering safe, high-quality care that reflects our core values. St. Paul, is “A people kind of place.” Located within Alberta’s lake country on the traditional lands of Treaty 6 and the beautiful lands of the Metis. It was founded in 1896 as a Metis colony where you can now find all the essential amenities, a variety of recreational options including sports, arts, and social groups, and enjoy outdoor playground right in your backyard. St. Paul also offers you the opportunity to purchase your home with affordable values. There are English or French K-12 schools, while Portage College and Blue Quills University offer local post-secondary options. Whatever your age, life stage, or interests, you can grow and thrive in St. Paul. There is the opportunity that you may be eligible for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness for nurses. This is a chance to make a meaningful difference in a welcoming and supportive community.

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: Emergency Primary Location: St. Paul Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 0.86 Posting End Date: 30-OCT-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits Date Available: 09-NOV-2026 Temporary End Date: 09-MAY-2027 Hours per Shift: 11.08, 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 24 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights, Weekends 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:

Minimum one (1) year in the last two years of Emergency and/or Acute nursing experience is preferred. Previous experience in all forms of medication administration, IV initiation/push.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current or recent experience in Emergency nursing. Previous experience in administration of blood/blood products, certification with immunizations, and medication administration through CVC/PICC/IVAD. Completion of the Connect Care Rural Nurse Modules. The following certifications are preferred: Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI), Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Foundations in Emergency Rural Nursing (FERN).

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Responsibilities

Provide safe, high-quality, evidence-based care to patients with diverse and urgent medical needs, including emergency psychiatric needs, as part of a multidisciplinary team. Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate nursing interventions while engaging patients and families and following applicable standards, policies, and procedures.

Requirements

Requires completion of an accredited practical nursing program, active or eligible Alberta LPN registration and practice permit, and current Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers. Emergency or acute nursing experience, medication administration including IV initiation and push, and additional emergency, crisis intervention, and advanced life support certifications are preferred.

Skills

Patient- and Family-Centered Care
Emergency Nursing
Acute Care
Nursing Assessment
Care Planning
Care Evaluation
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Medication Administration
IV Initiation and Push
Communication
Organization
Health Promotion
Interprofessional Collaboration
Blood Product Administration

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Keywords

Licensed Practical Nurse
Emergency Nursing
Acute Nursing
Patient- and Family-Centered Care
Evidence-Based Practice
Interprofessional Health Care Team
Nursing Process
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Medication Administration
IV Initiation
IV Push
Blood Product Administration
Central Venous Catheter
PICC
IVAD
Basic Cardiac Life Support
BCLS-HCP
College of LPNs and HCAs of Alberta
Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale
Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Foundations in Emergency Rural Nursing
Emergency Psychiatric Support

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