Practical nurse jobs in Canada

Find practical nurse jobs across Canada. Choose a place, compare current openings and read the employer’s requirements.

Counted Oct 5, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,864
Employers: 322

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $31.95Across 320 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%4 listings
Hybrid: <1%8 listings
On-site: >99%2,852 listings

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (222), Alberta Health Services (155), AgeCare (138).

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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Licensed Practical Nurse - 6E Ortho
Covenant Health Canada
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse - 6E Ortho
Covenant Health Canada
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse - 5 East Surgery
Covenant Health Canada
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Palliative Care
Vancouver Coastal Health
North Vancouver, BC
- $32.84 to $41.35 CAD / hour
- Part-time
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) is proud to be part of the provincial implementation of minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPRs), an initiative aimed at enhancing nursing practice and…
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PT Registered Practical Nurse (Burlington)
Indwell
Burlington, ON
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Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Extendicare
North Bay, ON · ParaMed - North Bay (McIntyre St.)
- Full-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…
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Registered Practical Nurse - Casual
Sienna Senior Living
Toronto, ON · Scarborough, ON
- Part-time
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Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Extendicare
Elliot Lake, ON · Sault Ste. Marie, ON · ParaMed - SaultSteMarie (Queen St.)
- 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…
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Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)
Extendicare
Dubreuilville, ON · Hawk Junction, ON · Sault Ste. Marie, ON · Wawa, ON · ParaMed - SaultSteMarie (Queen St.)
- 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…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayshore
Edmonton, AB
Bayshore Government Branch is hiring Licensed Practical Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope - Chenchenstway
Fraser Health
Burnaby, BC
- Part-time
We are currently looking to fill an opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope at Chénchenstway located in Burnaby, B.C.
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Rejuvenation
Calgary, AB
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
La Loche, SK
- Full-time
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Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Part-Time - Trillium Court LTC
Extendicare
Kincardine, ON · LTC - Trillium Court
- Part-time
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Registered Practical Nurse - Pediatrics
Carecor Health Services Ltd.
Barrie, ON
- Full-time
Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse (Pediatrics)
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Lethbridge, AB
- Temporary
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Drayton Valley, AB
- Part-time
Drayton Valley Hospital and Care Centre has an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to provide care to emergency patients and acute care medical inpatients on a 30 bed…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
- Part-time
PCU 21 is a 28-bed unit providing care to urology and general surgery patients. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides safe and effective nursing care according to hospital policies…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Slave Lake, AB
- Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Galahad, AB
- Part-time
…facility and work within Residential care setting. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you are part of an interprofessional health care team utilizing nursing processes, critical thinking,…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Manning, AB
- Temporary
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
Redwater, AB
- Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Devon, 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
Stony Plain, 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 sk
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Grande Prairie, AB
- Temporary

Extendicare

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Edmonton, AB, Canada

Part-time

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Job details

Job type: Part-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 25, 2026

Original job description

Job Description

The RPN/LPN will enhance the effective management and quality of nursing practice daily in keeping with the standards and expectations set out by governing bodies and internal policies and standards of care.

For Union Jobs, please refer to the collective agreement and provide the following additional information in the Job Description:

Union Name:

Union Local:

Union Classification (Title): RPN or LPN as applicable

Salary: RPN Visit Rate Nursing Schedule: As per collective agreement

Access to reliable vehicle in community home care is required

For both Non- Union and Union jobs, the below description will apply:

General Responsibilities

Ensure care is provided with established nursing standards and principles, physicians’ orders and administrative policies, as well as, observe, report and record vital signs, symptoms and conditions of residents / patients. Assure observance of required techniques in nursing care
Assist in assessing patients/residents and develop, implement, review and evaluate care plans. Monitor health, notes changes in condition and assess need for referral to doctors; processes and implement physicians’ orders

Qualifications

Appropriate current certificate of competence from the Approved Institutions for the province
Registration or eligible for registration with the Approved Institutions for the province
Previous managerial experience in long-term care or community homecare preferred
Experience dealing with the cognitively impaired
Comprehensive knowledge of nursing and health care practices, as well as Knowledge in Infection Control Practices
Demonstrated commitment to working with seniors
Ability to present information clearly and effectively both verbally whether in person or over the phone, and in writing; an active listener who projects a friendly demeanour
Ability to collect and use information to thoroughly think through problems and situations; puts information from various sources together to see the ‘big picture’ and generate creative solutions
Organizational, planning, time management and multi-tasking skills

Time Type:

Part time

At Extendicare, we’ve spent more than 50 years dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents in our long-term care homes across Canada. When you join Extendicare, you become part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to creating a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for every resident we serve.

We provide competitive compensation that reflects the value of this role and the unique qualifications each candidate brings. Final salary offers are based on a variety of factors such as your skills, experience, education, and alignment with the responsibilities of this position.

Base salary is one component of our broader total rewards package. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and long-term career growth. Your recruiter can provide more details about our total rewards offerings during the hiring process.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support certain stages of the recruitment process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing candidate responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment - every application is reviewed by a member of our team to ensure thoughtful and equitable consideration. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Extendicare is an equal opportunity employer committed to respectful and inclusive hiring practices. We welcome all applicants, including those from equity-deserving groups, including Indigenous peoples, women, people with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Extendicare is committed to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable hiring process. We will gladly accommodate the needs of applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment process upon request and in accordance with applicable legislation. If you require support during any stage of the process, email us at careers@extendicare.com.

We acknowledge that the care we provide across Canada occurs on lands that have been cared for by many Indigenous peoples for generations. We recognize First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples and their enduring connection to this land, and the importance of respect and cultural safety in the work we do.

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Responsibilities

The LPN will provide nursing care in accordance with established standards, physicians' orders, and administrative policies. They are responsible for assessing patients, developing and implementing care plans, and monitoring changes in health conditions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current certificate of competence and be registered or eligible for registration with the provincial governing body. Previous managerial experience in long-term or community care and experience working with cognitively impaired individuals are preferred.

Skills

Nursing care
Patient assessment
Care planning
Infection control
Vital signs monitoring
Time management
Multi-tasking
Communication
Active listening
Problem solving
Long-term care
Community home care
Cognitive impairment support
Documentation
Clinical assessment

Benefits

Health support
Financial well-being support
Long-term career growth

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Licensed Practical Nurse
LPN
Nursing
Long-term care
Community home care
Infection control
Care plans
Patient assessment
Vital signs
Cognitive impairment
Healthcare
Clinical standards
Time management
Multi-tasking
Documentation
Physician orders
Senior care
Professional certificate

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