Practical nurse jobs in Canada

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

Counted Sep 27, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,835
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%12 listings
On-site: 99%2,818 listings

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (211), 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

Practical nurse jobs in Canada

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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Tofield, AB
Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
St. Albert, 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
Leduc, AB
Part-time
A Place to Grow, Belong, and Make a Difference. Join Our Emergency Team. Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse seeking a role that builds your skills, values your contributions, and places 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 skills. You…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
Temporary
We are seeking adaptable and motivated Licensed Practical Nurses with recent inpatient surgical experience who thrive in fast-paced acute care environments. As part of an interprofessional…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton, AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
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
Calgary, AB · Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area
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
St. Albert, AB
Temporary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides safe and effective nursing care according to hospital policies and nursing care standards. Working within the full scope of practice, the LPN…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Calgary, AB · Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area
Part-time
…collaboration with the multidisciplinary health care team, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) provides a professional, caring and comprehensive approach to the surgical and medical patient.…
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Registered Nurse / Registered Practical Nurse
Calian in Space & Technology
Vancouver, BC
Part-time
Added 1 month ago
Homecare Nurse (RPN) New Liskeard
Canadian Shield Health Care Services
Temiskaming Shores, ON
Part-time
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Mental Health Nurse {RPN}
Bayshore HealthCare
Guelph, ON
Part-time
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RPN/LPN Overnights
Bayshore HealthCare
Pickering, ON
Part-time
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Field & Infusion Nurse (RPN/LPN)
Cencora
Hanover, ON · Owen Sound, ON
Full-time
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Field & Infusion Nurse (RPN/LPN)
Cencora
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Ontario
Full-time
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Registered Practical Nurse, GEN Paediatrics
Scarborough Health Network
Toronto, ON · Scarborough, ON
Part-time
Job Number: JR105588 Job Title: Registered Practical Nurse, GEN Paediatrics Union: CUPE Union: CUPE Job Category: Nurse Hospital Location: General Site Job Type: Permanent, Part time Number…
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Registered Practical Nurse
ParaMed Home Health Care
Parry Sound, ON
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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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Kelvington, SK
Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Scope, Ridge Meadows Hospital
Fraser Health Authority
Pitt Meadows, BC
$32.84 to $44.96 CAD / hour
Other
Working as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Ridge Meadows Hospital feels deeply connected to the community, where you care for neighbors in a warm, close-knit environment surrounded by nature.…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Yorkton, SK
Full-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Yorkton, SK
Part-time
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Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Open Availability
Compass Homecare
Toronto, ON
$35 CAD / hour
Part-time
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Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – Overnight 12-Hour Shifts – Midland/LaFontaine
Compass Homecare
Midland, ON
$40 CAD / hour
Part-time
Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – Overnight Home Care
Added 11 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse - AgeCare Walden Heights
AgeCare
Calgary, AB · AgeCare Walden Heights
Part-time
AgeCare is seeking an experienced and dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Care, this role presents a remarkable opportunity for YOU to make…
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Registered Practical Nurse
Amica Senior Lifestyles
Markham, ON

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Registered Practical Nurse

Parry Sound, ON, Canada
ParaMed - Parry Sound Satellite, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 16, 2026

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Job Description

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 for more complex patients. You will work with patients of all ages with differing complexity of care needs and play a key role in helping patients remain comfortable in their homes for as long as possible. If you are looking for a career that offers you autonomy, independence and a work-life balance, this position is for you!

Why you’ll love working here:

Be a part of a great supportive team of fellow nurses and supervisors

Attractive scheduling including every other weekend off

Opportunity to develop long term therapeutic relationships with patients

Opportunity to practice and develop complex clinical skills

Best in class training and development programs, including a comprehensive clinical orientation and hands-on skills labs

Celebration and Recognition programs

Part time and Full-time opportunities and flexible scheduling options

Comprehensive health and dental benefit plans

Company paid mobile devices

Mileage compensation

Education allowance for employees and family

Opportunities for career advancement

Employee Assistance Program

Employee perks and exclusive offers

What you’ll do:

Participate in scheduled visits in the community to look after patient needs within your scope of practice

Provide ethical and safe nursing care

Use appropriate assessment tools/techniques to assess patients’ individual needs

Execute and continuously monitor care plans and adjust as required

Engage patients using a collaborative approach by building rapport and trust

Maintain and update professional patient records related to patient encounters and plans

What you bring:

Registration with the CNO as a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing

Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required

Experience in delivering community care is an asset

Reliability and flexibility

Willingness to travel to and from patient residences within a designated area

Experience working with the vulnerable population

Passion for making a difference in your community

Required on-call coverage, including after hours to ensure patient safety and to meet patient care needs

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.

We are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Time Type

Full time

ParaMed is Canada's leading provider of home health care services, driven by a mission to provide people with the care they need, wherever they call home. Our dedicated team of skilled professionals delivers a wide range of services to meet the full care spectrum of care needs including high-quality nursing, therapeutic, personal support and home support. We work hand-in-hand with health system partners to deliver personalized and coordinated care, support independent living and relieve capacity pressures on hospitals. Today, our national reach enables expanded access to care in homes and communities across Canada, allowing us to support more people in more places than ever before.

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.

ParaMed 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.

ParaMed 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@paramed.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 Registered Practical Nurse will conduct scheduled community visits to provide ethical and safe nursing care to patients of all ages. They are responsible for assessing patient needs, executing care plans, and maintaining accurate professional records.

Requirements

Candidates must be registered with the CNO as a Registered Practical Nurse in good standing and possess a valid driver's license with access to a vehicle. Experience in community care and working with vulnerable populations is considered an asset.

Skills

Nursing
Patient assessment
Care planning
Community nursing
Clinical skills
Patient records management
Vulnerable population care
Communication
Time management
Critical thinking

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Mileage compensation
Education allowance
Employee assistance program
Training and development programs
Flexible scheduling

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Registered Practical Nurse
Community Nursing
CNO
Patient Care
Home Health Care
Clinical Orientation
Care Plans
Nursing Assessment
Vulnerable Populations
Therapeutic Relationships
Healthcare
Nursing

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