Practical nurse jobs in Canada (6,362 jobs)

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Counted Nov 9, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 6,362
Employers: 442

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $32.33Across 522 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%36 listings
On-site: 99%6,322 listings

Not specified: <1% (2 listings)

Employers hiring include Alberta Health Services (519), HealthCareersInSask.ca (517), Brant Community Healthcare System (507).

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
Saskatoon, SK
- Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Surgical/Obstetrics
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winkler, MB
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Winkler, MB
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Registered Practical Nurse - Stroke Unit
William Osler Health System
Brampton, ON
- Part-time
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Registered Practical Nurse (Temporary Part-Time Mixed Shift) - Chinese Speaking
Yee Hong Centre For Geriatric Care
Toronto, ON · Scarborough McNicoll
- Part-time
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LPN - North South Calgary
CBI Home Health
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - North South Calgary
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Registered Practical Nurse - Med/Surg
Stevenson Memorial Hospital
Alliston, ON
- Part-time
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Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – Full Time (FT) - York
Extendicare
Sudbury, ON · LTC - York (York St.)
- Full-time
Reporting to the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness, the Licensed Practical
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Registered Practical Nurse - Casual
Extendicare
Brampton, ON · LTC - Brampton (McLaughlin Rd.)
- Part-time
Reporting to the Director of Care, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the provincial…
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Registered Practical Nurse - Stroke Unit
William Osler Health System
Brampton, ON
- Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Eagle Ridge Hospital
Fraser Health
BC · Tri-Cities / Coquitlam / Port Coquitlam / Port Moody, British Columbia
- Full-time
We are currently looking to fill a Relief Full-Time opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse based at Eagle Ridge Hospital.
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RPN - Foot Care Nurse
VHA Home HealthCare
Toronto, ON
- Part-time
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RPN - Foot Care Nurse
VHA Home HealthCare
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Part-time
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RPN - Foot Care Nurse
VHA Home HealthCare
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Part-time
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RPN - Foot Care Nurse
VHA Home HealthCare
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Part-time
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RPN - Foot Care Nurse
VHA Home HealthCare
Toronto, ON · Soudan Office
- Part-time
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Registered Practical Nurse, Part Time - Extensivist Clinic
Southlake Health Community
Newmarket, ON · Southlake Health
- Part-time
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Registered Practical Nurse - Clinical Resource Team (CRT)
Southlake Health Community
Newmarket, ON · Southlake Health
- Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
North Battleford, SK
- Full-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Lloydminster, SK
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Winnipeg, MB
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Optima Living
Calgary, AB
- Part-time
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Southbridge Healthcare LP
London, ON
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Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope- Chenchenstway
Fraser Health
Burnaby, BC
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Community Health Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse - Tri-Cities
Fraser Health
BC · Tri-Cities / Coquitlam / Port Coquitlam / Port Moody, British Columbia
- Part-time
We are currently looking to fill a Part-Time opportunity for a Community Health Licensed Practical Nurse located in Tri-Cities, B.C.

Covenant Health Canada

Licensed Practical Nurse

AB, Canada
Edmonton, AB, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Dec 7, 2026
Experience: 1 year of recent (within the last 2 years) of adult acute experience is required.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 7, 2026

Original job description

Your Opportunity:

Are you looking for a place where people truly matter? At Covenant Health, we believe our team is what makes us special. As one of Alberta’s Top Employers for the past decade with one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, we offer a workplace where you can grow, feel supported and make a meaningful difference. Since opening its doors in 1969, the Misericordia Community Hospital has offered both professional development opportunities and the ease of urban living. This full-service hospital provides specialized care through units like emergency, surgery and neonatal intensive care - supporting the holistic wellbeing of individuals and families across the city and beyond. Our Orthopaedic Unit (6 E) is a fast-paced acute care unit within the Surgical Program that practices team nursing model. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to provide high-quality care to a diverse group of patients and families. The unit specializes in the management of acute orthopaedic patients - including trauma, joint reconstruction, and complex surgical cases - while also supporting all surgical services at the site. This role is an integral part of the care team, providing leadership, mentorship, and education to patients, families, and colleagues. Team members on 6 East work in a strong interdisciplinary environment that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and continual learning. The unit offers an ideal opportunity for individuals seeking to develop advanced assessment skills, enhance surgical nursing expertise, and thrive in a supportive yet high-acuity setting. Are you ready to be the difference in health care? Make your impact by delivering quality, compassionate care to people across the province. Join Covenant Health today and help us build a healthier Alberta!

Description:

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team, collaborating in the delivery of holistic care and support to patients/residents and families. The LPN practices to full scope, applying professional nursing knowledge, clinical judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills to support safe care and positive health outcomes. The role is committed to providing person-centred, culturally safe, and inclusive care that respects the diverse backgrounds, experiences, values, and needs of patients/residents and families. The LPN contributes to a culture of learning and professional practice excellence by orienting, coaching, mentoring, and supporting the development of staff, students, and learners. The role promotes knowledge sharing and collaborative practice to enhance individual, team, and organizational effectiveness. The LPN fosters an inclusive learning environment that encourages respectful engagement and equitable opportunities for growth and development. The LPN demonstrates leadership within their scope of practice by coordinating care activities, supporting effective team functioning, and contributing to quality improvement and patient/resident safety initiatives. The incumbent fosters professional relationships with patients/residents, families, colleagues, physicians, and other members of the health care team, promoting a culture of respect, collaboration, and belonging. The LPN practices in accordance with applicable legislation, regulatory standards, professional ethics, and the Mission, Vision, Values, policies, and procedures of Covenant Health. The role supports Covenant Health's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and reconciliation through respectful and culturally responsive practice. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Collective Agreement.

Classification:
Licensed Practical Nurse
Union:
COV AUPE AUX
Unit and Program:
6 East Orthopaedics
Primary Location:
Misericordia Community Hosp
Location Details:
As Per Location
Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
FTE:
0.45
Posting End Date:
16-NOV-2026
Temporary Employee Class:
Temp P/T Benefits
Date Available:
26-NOV-2026
Temporary End Date:
08-FEB-2028
Hours per Shift:
7.75
Length of Shift in weeks:
12
Shifts per cycle:
27
Shift Pattern:
Days, Evenings, Weekends
Days Off:
As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary:
$33.16
Maximum Salary:
$43.42
Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Graduate of a Practical Nursing program or recognized equivalent required. Active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta (CLHA). Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (Level C) required.

Additional Required Qualifications:

1 year of recent (within the last 2 years) of adult acute experience is required. A recent successful preceptorship in orthopaedic/surgical may be considered (within the last 2 years).

Preferred Qualifications:

One (1) year of recent adult acute orthopaedic and/or surgical nursing experience within the past year. Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in an acute care setting. Excellent patient assessment, prioritization, and organizational skills. Proficiency with inpatient Connect Care documentation and workflows. Successful completion of CLHA courses in administering medications via CVC, PICC, and IVAD, and administering parenteral nutrition.

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Responsibilities

Provide holistic, person-centred care to acute orthopaedic and surgical patients and their families as part of a multidisciplinary team. Coordinate care, support patient safety and quality improvement, and contribute to staff and learner development through coaching, mentoring, and education.

Requirements

Applicants must graduate from a practical nursing program or recognized equivalent, hold active registration with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses and Health Care Aides of Alberta, and have Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Level C certification. At least one year of recent adult acute care experience within the past two years is required; orthopaedic or surgical experience, Connect Care proficiency, and specified medication-administration courses are preferred or additional qualifications.

Skills

Holistic Patient Care
Clinical Judgment
Critical Thinking
Patient Assessment
Care Coordination
Communication
Team Collaboration
Patient Education
Mentoring
Culturally Safe Care
Patient Safety
Quality Improvement
Prioritization
Organizational Skills
Connect Care Documentation
Orthopaedic Nursing

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Keywords

Licensed Practical Nurse
Practical Nursing
Adult Acute Care
Orthopaedics
Surgical Nursing
Multidisciplinary Care
Holistic Care
Person-Centred Care
Culturally Safe Care
Clinical Judgment
Critical Thinking
Patient Assessment
Care Coordination
Patient Safety
Quality Improvement
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider Level C
CLHA Registration
Connect Care
CVC Medication Administration
PICC Medication Administration
IVAD Medication Administration
Parenteral Nutrition
Preceptorship
Team Nursing
Patient and Family Education

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