Practical nurse jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 27, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,836
Employers: 328

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $32.13Across 308 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%5 listings
Hybrid: <1%11 listings
On-site: 99%2,820 listings

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (208), Alberta Health Services (176), Vancouver Coastal Health (116).

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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Added 18 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prairie Mountain Health
Swan River, MB
Full-time
Active practicing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM), or eligible for active practicing licensure with the (CLPNM)
Added 18 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Acute
Interior Health Authority
Creston, BC
Internship
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join us at Swan Valley Lodge in Creston, BC. If Nursing is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible…
Added 18 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prairie Mountain Health
Brandon, MB
Full-time
Active practicing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM), or eligible for active practicing licensure with the (CLPNM)
Added 18 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse - Medicine Resource Team
Shared Health-Soins Communs
Winnipeg, MB
Full-time
Added 18 days ago
Registered Practical Nurse - 6G Medicine and Transitional Care
St. Joseph's Health Centre, Toronto
Toronto, ON
Temporary
Added 18 days ago
Registered Practical Nurse- Casual
COGIR Real Estate
Newmarket, ON
Part-time
Added 18 days ago
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Temp PT (10 Months)
The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County
Leamington, ON
$30.99 to $35.81 CAD / hour
Temporary
Added 18 days ago
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Temp PT (10 Months)
The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County
Leamington, ON
$30.99 to $35.81 CAD / hour
Temporary
Added 19 days ago
Registered Practical Nurse
Get Well Family Health Team
Toronto, ON · North York, ON
$25 to $35 CAD / hour
Full-time
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) to join our interdisciplinary team. The RPN will provide
Added 2 months ago
Registered Practical Nurse(s)
City of Greater Sudbury
Sudbury, ON · Greater Sudbury, ON
Internship
Added 2 months ago
Licensed Practical Nurse
Calian in Space & Technology
Winnipeg, MB
Temporary
Added 1 month ago
Licensed Practical Nurse
Prairie Mountain Health
Carberry, MB
Full-time
Active practicing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM), or eligible for active practicing licensure with the (CLPNM)
Added 22 days ago
Registered Practical Nurse
SE Health
Brampton, ON
Part-time
Added 1 month ago
Registered Practical Nurse -Mother Baby Unit
Humber River Health
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Added 20 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)| Community Care
Interior Health Authority
Invermere, BC
Internship
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Home Health team at Invermere Health Centre in Invermere, BC. If Nursing is your passion and you…
Added 1 month ago
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Consort, AB
Part-time
If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who likes small town living, this position in Consort might be for you! As the successful candidate for this position, you will cover the Long…
Added 1 month ago
Registered Practical Nurse
ErinoakKids Centre for Treatment and Development
Brampton, ON
Temporary
ErinoakKids is currently seeking energetic Registered Practical Nurse’s to support children and young adults with medical and/or behavioural complexity within our Respite Program.…
Added 1 month ago
Registered Practical Nurse - Rideaucrest, Regular Part-Time (Up to 2)
City of Kingston
Kingston, ON
$38.41 to $40.33 CAD / hour
Part-time
Added 22 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Acute
Interior Health Authority
Williams Lake, BC
Internship
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join us at Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake , BC. If Nursing is your passion and you are a…
Added 22 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Acute
Interior Health Authority
Penticton, BC
Full-time
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Rehab unit at Penticton Regional Hospital. If Nursing is your passion and you are a reliable,…
Added 22 days ago
Registered Practical Nurse
SE Health
ON · Regional Municipality of Halton, ON
Part-time
Added 22 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
Retirement Concepts
Surrey, BC
$32.84 to $44.96 CAD / hour
Temporary
Added 1 month ago
Registered Practical Nurse - Inpatient (Permanent Part-Time)
Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare
Huntsville, ON
Part-time
The nurse fulfilling this role will be required to provide support to all clinical areas of the hospital according to their scope of practice and clinical expertise,
Added 23 days ago
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
ParaMed Home Health Care
Dryden, ON
Part-time
In this community nursing role, you as a Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will have scheduled visits within the community to care for patients in various settings with the support of RNs…
Added 23 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Oyen, AB
Full-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…

CAMH

Registered Practical Nurse- Forensic Assessment & Triage Unit

1001 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON, M6J 1H4, Canada

Pay: Salary Range: $32.42 – $38.33 per hour
Apply by: Oct 1, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 2, 2026

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Original job description

The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is a member of an interprofessional clinical team and provides client-centred psychiatric and general nursing care to individuals with mental health and/or addiction issues. The RPN practices in accordance with professional nursing standards, relevant legislation, and organizational policies, while ensuring the safety, dignity, and security of the care environment. Using a collaborative nursing model, the RPN contributes to assessment, care planning, implementation, evaluation, and ongoing clinical communication.

Key Responsibilities

Client Care & Clinical Assessment

Perform ongoing clinical assessments, including mental status, physical assessments, and behavioural observations

Monitor and evaluate clients responses to pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical interventions

Identify changes in client condition and respond appropriately using clinical judgment and evidence-based interventions

Provide psychiatric and general nursing care in a safe, respectful, and dignified manner

Care Planning & Implementation

Collaborate with the primary nurse and interprofessional team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care

Support recovery-oriented, client-centred care aligned with assessed needs and priorities

Apply crisis intervention strategies and de-escalation techniques when required

Intervene effectively in situations involving disturbed or high-risk behaviour

Risk Management & Safety

Ensure the safety and security of the client care environment

Develop, implement, and monitor risk management plans as required

Ensure compliance with legal, clinical, and safety-related care directives

Apply sound knowledge of risk assessment and risk mitigation strategies

Documentation & Communication

Complete accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation

Communicate consistently and effectively with members of the interprofessional team

Share relevant clinical observations to support continuity of care and treatment planning

Interprofessional Collaboration

Work collaboratively within a diverse interprofessional team

Contribute nursing expertise to clinical discussions, care planning, and service delivery

Demonstrate effective teamwork, professionalism, and accountability

Program Development, Education & Student Support

Contribute to program development and quality improvement initiatives

Provide education, guidance, and supervision to students as required

Support learning and professional development within the clinical environment

Professional Practice & Workplace Responsibilities

Practice in accordance with College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) standards, relevant legislation, and organizational policies

Demonstrate professionalism, critical thinking, organization, and self-direction

Support a healthy, inclusive, and respectful workplace that values diversity and teamwork

Utilize computer-based systems for documentation and communication

Participate in rotating shifts, including evenings, weekends, and extended shifts as required

Qualifications

Registration in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO)

Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS/CPR) certification

Medication administration certification or completion of an RPN program that includes medication administration

Demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric nursing and/or addiction-related care

Ability to perform mental status, behavioural, and physical assessments

Demonstrated ability to manage and intervene in situations involving disturbed behaviour

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team

Strong organizational skills and ability to complete accurate clinical documentation

Computer literacy

Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse ethno-cultural and socio-economic backgrounds

Nice to Haves

Experience working with individuals with mental illness and/or addictions

Experience in forensic, recovery-oriented, or geriatric mental health settings

Knowledge of forensic legal and health systems and risk assessment processes

Experience with crisis intervention and recovery-oriented models of care

Experience contributing to program development or quality improvement initiatives

Experience supervising or supporting students

Proficiency in a second language and/or bilingualism (French/English)

Salary Range: $32.42 – $38.33 per hour

If you are interested in this position, please ensure that you apply before 5pm EST of the closing date. If your application is received past 5pm EST of the closing date, your application will not be accepted.

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.

To learn more about CAMH, please visit their website at: www.camh.ca.

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Responsibilities

The Registered Practical Nurse provides client-centred psychiatric and general nursing care as part of an interprofessional team. Responsibilities include performing clinical assessments, developing care plans, and ensuring the safety and security of the care environment.

Requirements

Candidates must be registered in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario and hold current BCLS/CPR certification. Proficiency in psychiatric nursing, medication administration, and the ability to manage high-risk behaviors are required.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing
Addiction-related care
Clinical assessment
Mental status assessment
Crisis intervention
De-escalation techniques
Risk management
Care planning
Interprofessional collaboration
Clinical documentation
Medication administration
Patient safety
Behavioral observation
Evidence-based interventions
Computer literacy

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Keywords

Registered Practical Nurse
RPN
Forensic Assessment
Triage
Psychiatric Nursing
Addiction Care
CNO
BCLS
CPR
Medication Administration
Crisis Intervention
Risk Assessment
Clinical Documentation
Interprofessional Team
Recovery-oriented care
Mental Health
Patient Safety
Behavioral Observation
Quality Improvement
CAMH

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