Practical nurse jobs in Canada (6,319 jobs)

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Counted Nov 9, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 6,319
Employers: 441

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $32.33Across 519 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%34 listings
On-site: 99%6,281 listings

Not specified: <1% (2 listings)

Employers hiring include Alberta Health Services (519), HealthCareersInSask.ca (514), 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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Registered Practical Nurse
Ross Memorial Hospital
Kawartha Lakes, ON · Lindsay, ON
- Temporary
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RPN Registered Practical Nurse
Ross Memorial Hospital
Kawartha Lakes, ON · Lindsay, ON
- Full-time
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2600002502 - Registered Practical Nurse
Lakeridge Health
Ajax, ON
- Full-time
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RPN Registered Practical Nurse
Ross Memorial Hospital
Kawartha Lakes, ON · Lindsay, ON
- Temporary
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Registered Practical Nurse, Inpatient Surgery 10 East & West
Humber River Health
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto, ON
- Other
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Leask, SK
- Full-time
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LPN Temporary, Full-Time Days 0700-1500
Sienna Senior Living
Surrey, BC
- Full-time
The Licensed Practical Nurse is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.
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Registered Practical Nurse - Paediatrics
Southlake Health Community
Newmarket, ON · Southlake Health
- Part-time
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Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Casual - Extendicare Scarborough
Extendicare
Toronto, ON · LTC - Scarborough (Lawrence Ave.)
- Part-time
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Clinical Educator - RN/RPN
Extendicare
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Clinical Supervisor - RPN
Extendicare
Sudbury, ON · ParaMed - Sudbury (Falconbridge)
- Full-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse-Emergency - Infirmier.ère auxiliaire aitorisé.e-Urgences
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
MB · St. Pierre-Jolys, MB
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Personal Support Manager - RN/ RPN
CarePartners
Waterloo, ON
- Temporary
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Home Support Supervisor (RPN)
Spectrum Health Care
ON · York, Ontario
- $65,000 to $74,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We are hiring Registered Practical Nurses (RPN) as Home Support Supervisors to work with our clients in York Region including Newmarket, Aurora, Keswick, Georgina and Richmond Hill areas.
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Registered Practical Nurse
Halton Healthcare
Milton, ON
- Contract
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Registered Practical Nurse (AbleLiving, Bethany Residence)
Thrive Group Canada
Burlington, ON
- Full-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Rockglen, SK
- Full-time
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373-26 RPN, Inpatient Surgical Unit, Regular Part-Time, Stratford
Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance
Stratford, ON
- Part-time
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Registered Practical Nurse Regular Part Time [IRO RPN D2 0.40 D.DAY] AgeCare Royal Oak
AgeCare
Kingsville, ON · AgeCare Royal Oak
- Part-time
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) provides professional nursing care to residents in accordance with required medical care and professional nursing practice. The Registered Practical…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Lafleche, SK
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Licenced Practical Nurse
Lookout Housing and Health Society
Abbotsford, BC
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Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Part-Time Day Shift - Extendicare London
Extendicare
London, ON · LTC - London (Waterloo St.)
- Part-time
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Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Casual - Extendicare London
Extendicare
London, ON · LTC - London (Waterloo St.)
- Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part Time (PT) - St. Paul 27 hours biweekly
Extendicare
St. Paul, AB
- Part-time
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Registered Practical Nurse - Temporary Full Time - Extendicare London
Extendicare
London, ON · LTC - London (Waterloo St.)
- Full-time

EHN Canada

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) FT

Carters Point, NB, Canada

$30 to $36 CAD / hour · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $30 to $36 CAD / hour
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Apr 28, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 5, 2026

Original job description

EHN Canada is the nation’s largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential compassionate care to patients wherever they are.

EHN Canada prides themselves on providing both excellent and accessible care to all Canadians.

Learn more at ehncanada.com

Be part of the work that’s changing lives.

Overview

As part of an interdisciplinary team, the LPN will provide nursing assessment, care, treatment, monitoring, education, and support to clients experiencing substance use, mental health, and concurrent disorders. The LPN practices within their individual competence, organizational policies, and the professional standards and scope of practice established by the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses (ANBLPN).

The LPN will administer medications and implement authorized prescriber orders in accordance with applicable legislation, regulatory standards, organizational policies, and individual competence.

The LPN works collaboratively with physicians, nursing colleagues, addictions counsellors, support staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team to support safe, person-centred, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care.

You will be required to work all shifts, which includes days, nights and weekends.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver client care in accordance with the standards of practice, code of ethics, and scope of practice established by the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses (ANBLPN), as well as organizational policies and procedures.
Providing ongoing client care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning implementation and evaluation.  
Formulate and implement client care plans in collaboration with the client and interdisciplinary team.
Safely implementing physician’s orders.  
Administering medications to clients.  
Maintaining current progress records on clients according to legal and ethical standards.  
Orientating, facilitating and reinforcing client’s involvement in addiction treatment.  
Decide and initiate on course of action in case of medical emergencies   
Maintain a therapeutic environment on the unit conducive to the client learning productive patterns of living.  
Providing ongoing health teaching to clients in relation to common health problems and the clients maintaining a healthy lifestyle.  
Co-ordinate individual client appointments and referrals.  
Actively participate with team members in the assessment, planning and evaluation of the client and his care.  
Assisting the public with crisis intervention and information on addiction.  
Perform other duties as outlined on shift duty lists and as assigned by the Nursing Supervisor.  
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited school of Licensed Practical Nurses with pharmacological training  
Current registration and licence to practise as a Licensed Practical Nurse with the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses (ANBLPN), in good standing.
Current basic CPR  
Recent clinical experience, including medication administration and leadership duties  
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular and consistent basis  
Leadership /Charge experience preferred  
Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills  
Good problem solving and decision-making skills  
Demonstrated use of proper body mechanics and ability to perform heavy lifting  
Knowledge of / experience with a team based person-centered care approach  
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary team
Strong understanding of professional boundaries, privacy, confidentiality, documentation, and nursing accountability.
Bilingual proficiency in English and French is preferred

Employee Benefits and Perks:

Comprehensive benefits package including a yearly allowance of $2,000 for mental health and addiction services, plus $600 for various paramedical services (e.g., massage, physiotherapy)
24/7 Employee Assistance Program through GreenShield Health
Competitive paid time off, with an extra paid day off for your birthday, offered to eligible employees
Float Days and Recognized Statutory Holidays, providing additional flexibility and time off for eligible employees
Access to in-house fitness facilities or discounted gym memberships
Exclusive discounts through Perkopolis on entertainment, insurance, and more
Opportunities for personal and professional growth through our Education Support Assistance program
Supportive relocation opportunities due to our nationwide presence
Defined Benefit pension plan with up to a 4% employer contribution
Maternity and parental leave top-up
Discounts available at Kids & Co. Daycare.

Artificial intelligence (AI) may be used to screen, assess, or select applicants for this position by analyzing application materials and generating recommendations to support human decision-making.

EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources.

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Responsibilities

Provide nursing assessment, treatment, monitoring, medication administration, education, and recovery-oriented support to clients with substance use, mental health, and concurrent disorders. Develop and evaluate care plans with clients and the interdisciplinary team, maintain accurate records, coordinate referrals, and respond to medical emergencies and crises.

Requirements

Applicants must graduate from an accredited practical nursing program with pharmacological training and hold a current, good-standing LPN licence with the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses, along with current basic CPR. Recent clinical experience, including medication administration and leadership duties, is required; charge experience is preferred, as are strong communication, teamwork, organizational, and decision-making skills.

Skills

Nursing Assessment
Client Care Planning
Medication Administration
Implementation Of Prescriber Orders
Progress Documentation
Addiction Treatment Support
Crisis Intervention
Health Education
Care Coordination
Interdisciplinary Teamwork
Communication
Leadership
Problem Solving
Decision-Making
Trauma-Informed Care
Person-Centered Care

Benefits

Mental Health And Addiction Services Allowance
Paramedical Services Allowance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Birthday Day Off
Float Days
Recognized Statutory Holidays
Fitness Facilities Or Discounted Gym Memberships
Employee Discounts
Education Support Assistance
Relocation Support
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Employer Pension Contribution
Maternity And Parental Leave Top-Up
Childcare Discounts

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Keywords

Licensed Practical Nurse
LPN
Nursing Assessment
Nursing Process
Care Planning
Medication Administration
Pharmacological Training
Basic CPR
Substance Use Disorders
Mental Health
Concurrent Disorders
Addiction Treatment
Trauma-Informed Care
Person-Centered Care
Recovery-Oriented Care
Interdisciplinary Team
Crisis Intervention
Health Education
Client Monitoring
Progress Records
Care Coordination
Medical Emergencies
Professional Boundaries
Confidentiality
Nursing Accountability
ANBLPN Registration
Clinical Experience
Leadership
Charge Experience
Body Mechanics

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