Practical nurse jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 22, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,764
Employers: 329

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $32.06Across 295 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%5 listings
Hybrid: <1%7 listings
On-site: >99%2,752 listings

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (224), Alberta Health Services (138), Vancouver Coastal Health (115).

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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Registered Practical Nurse - AgeCare London
AgeCare
London, ON · AgeCare London
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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Registered Practical Nurse - AgeCare London
Albus Laundry & Linen Services
London, ON · AgeCare London
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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Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Part Time - Blenheim LTC
Extendicare
Chatham-Kent, ON · LTC - Blenheim Community Village
Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Temporary Part Time (PT) - Red River Place
Extendicare
Selkirk, MB · LTC - Red River Place (Manchester Ave.)
Part-time
Reporting to the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness, the Licensed Practical
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Part Time (PT) - Red River Place
Extendicare
Selkirk, MB · LTC - Red River Place (Manchester Ave.)
Part-time
Reporting to the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in…
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Registered Practical Nurse - St. Mary's Health Program
St. Joseph's Home Care
Kitchener, ON
$27.52 to $29.84 CAD / hour
Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse | Long-term Care
Interior Health Authority
Penticton, BC
Internship
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse to join Long-term Care team at Westview Place in Princeton, BC. If Nursing is your passion and you are a…
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Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Visiting Nursing - Part-time 0.8
VON Canada (Ontario)
Bancroft, ON
$22.88 to $27.06 CAD / hour
Part-time
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Registered Practical Nurse (RPN), Shift Nursing - Part-time 0.6
VON Canada (Ontario)
ON · Niagara, Ontario
$23.25 to $27.58 CAD / hour
Part-time
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Registered Practical Nurse (Part Time) - Brierwood Gardens
Extendicare
Brantford, ON · LTC - Brierwood Gardens
Part-time
Reporting to the Director of Care (DOC) or Director of Health and Wellness (DHW), the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed…
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Registered Practical Nurse
The Corporation of the County of Lambton
Petrolia, ON · Forest, ON
Part-time
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LPN
Extendicare
Winnipeg, MB · Heritage Lodge Personal Care
Full-time
Reporting to the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness, the Licensed Practical
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LPN
Extendicare
Winnipeg, MB · Heritage Lodge Personal Care
Part-time
Reporting to the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness, the Licensed Practical
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Vancouver Coastal Health
Sechelt, BC
$32.84 to $41.35 CAD / hour
Temporary
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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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Day shift Temporary position
Park Place Seniors Living
Edmonton, AB
Part-time
The Licensed Practical Nurse is a supervisory position, which works under the guidance of the Registered Nurse. This position is responsible for assessing, monitoring, implementing,…
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - 1.0 FTE
Parkland School Division
Stony Plain, AB
Full-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
NUVISTA Mental Health
Fredericton, NB
Up to $41.2 CAD / hour
Part-time · Contract
As a Licensed Practical Nurse, you will support the delivery of safe, client-ce
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Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN
West Coast Seniors Housing Management Limited Partnership
Coquitlam, BC
$32.84 to $44.96 CAD / hour
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Nurse I - Registered Practical Nurse, PCT
Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority
Sioux Lookout, ON
Full-time
Under the Sioux Lookout Area Primary Care Team (PCT), the Nurse I - Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) will be responsible for supporting the provision of primary care nursing services,…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Spark Lifecare
Halifax, NS
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Registered Practical Nurse - Boardwalk Family Care
HealthCaringKW
Kitchener, ON
Part-time
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Registered Practical Nurse - Lancaster
HealthCaringKW
Kitchener, ON
Part-time
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LPN (Sprucewood) CASUAL
Park Place Seniors Living
Edmonton, AB
Part-time
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Registered Practical Nurse
Sienna Senior Living
Campbellford, ON
Part-time
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RPN casual day/eve/night shifts
Extendicare
Oakville, ON · Assist - Wyndham Manor LTC (Reynolds St.)
Part-time

Extendicare

LPN

Winnipeg, MB, Canada
Heritage Lodge Personal Care, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 20, 2026

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Job Description

Licensed Practical Nurse

Mission:

Reporting to the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is responsible for providing planned, patient-oriented, goal-directed nursing care in accordance with the provincial standards of care.

Key Responsibilities:

To work as a member of the inter-professional team as described by Extendicare’s Professional Practice Model applying the person centered approach to care;
To complete and ensure resident's clinical care assessments, care/service plans and documentation are accurate, up to date and changes communicated as required;
To implement and evaluate the effectiveness of the care/service plans and make changes as required;
To assist with scheduling of resident's care conferences and participate in conferences where applicable;
To work closely with the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness to facilitate resident's move in, move out and transfers;
To provide direct resident care and medication/ treatment administration and document care in compliance with regulatory and Extendicare Resident Care standards and policies and procedures;
To process the orders and safe keep drugs and narcotics and administer in compliance with all regulatory requirements, scope of practice and Extendicare policies and procedures;
To facilitate and provide resident/family education;
To plan, coordinate, manage & evaluate the resident's care plan working with the resident/substitute decision maker, physicians, nursing & interdisciplinary team and contracted service providers;
To coordinate nursing team's resident care assignments to ensure efficient and timely delivery of services to residents;
To respond to and manage significant changes in resident's condition and or medical emergencies; provide emergency first aid;
To teach, delegate to, and direct unregulated care providers;
To coordinate emergency response in the absence of Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness/ Executive Director;
To respond to resident/family concerns and ensure appropriate action taken and or concern communicated to Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness/ Executive Director and other departments;
To follow and assist the Director of Care or Director of Health & Wellness in the coordination, implementation and monitoring of Infection Prevention and Control, Health and Safety and Clinical Programs and Quality/Safety Plans for the Nursing Department;
To work in a position of trust with vulnerable adults (residents);
To uphold and promote the organization's values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Extendicare’s Code of Conduct;
To complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse in applicable Province/State;
Experience working in a senior's environment and with unregulated care providers preferred;
Education and experience in gerontology, rehabilitation, community/complex/long term care an asset;
Must possess strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, care coordination, time management and customer focus skills;
Must have demonstrated sound clinical knowledge;
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification required;
Computer proficiency and experience with Microsoft office applications.
Must provide a complete and current (within six months) Vulnerable Sector Check (including a Criminal Background Check) or be willing to obtain one.

What Extendicare has to offer:

At Extendicare, we believe that working as a team creates an environment that allows us to reach our potential. We value each employee, encourage equal opportunity for growth and recognize achievement. As a valued member of our team, you can expect:

Continuous mentorship, support for life-long learning and growth opportunities
Opportunities for advancement and career growth within the organization
A rewarding and meaningful work experience where you can enrich your life and the lives of others through your work.
Employee Family Assistance Program.
Robust benefits package.

Extendicare is a leading provider of care and services for seniors throughout Canada. Through our network of over 115 operated senior care and living centres, as well as our home health care operations, we are committed to delivering care throughout the health care continuum to meet the needs of a growing seniors’ population in Canada. Our qualified and highly trained workforce of 23,700 individuals are united by a dedication to quality care and by our vision of being the best provider of senior care and services in Canada

Time Type:

Full 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 [email protected].

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 Licensed Practical Nurse provides patient-oriented nursing care, manages care plans, and administers medications in accordance with regulatory standards. They also coordinate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure efficient service delivery and respond to medical emergencies.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current registration as a Licensed Practical Nurse and possess strong clinical knowledge. A current Basic Cardiac Life Support and First Aid certification is required, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Skills

Nursing
Clinical care assessments
Medication administration
Care planning
Critical thinking
Time management
Communication
Emergency first aid
Infection prevention
Health and safety
Gerontology
Rehabilitation
Customer focus
Microsoft office

Benefits

Mentorship
Life-long learning opportunities
Career advancement
Employee Family Assistance Program

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Licensed Practical Nurse
LPN
Nursing
Gerontology
Rehabilitation
Long term care
Clinical care
Medication administration
Care planning
Emergency first aid
Infection prevention
Health and safety
Microsoft office
Vulnerable sector check
Criminal background check
Patient care
Interdisciplinary team
Regulatory compliance

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