Practical nurse jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 3, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,806
Employers: 324

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $31.93Across 311 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%2,794 listings

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (211), Alberta Health Services (155), AgeCare (135).

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 - Perm Casual
Sienna Senior Living
ON · Mississauga, ON
- Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Yorkton, SK
- Part-time
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School Registered Practical Nurse
Bayshore
Hamilton, ON
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Registered Practical Nurse
Bayshore
Toronto, ON
The Specialty Pharma Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse, under the direction of the Specialty Pharma Supervisor and/or Specialty Pharma Nurse Manager, delivers and…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Saskatoon, SK
- Full-time
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Shift Registered Practical Nurse
Bayshore
Hamilton, ON
As a Shift Registered Practical Nurse, you’ll
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Registered Practical Nurse, Mother Baby Unit
Sinai Health
Toronto, ON
As an Registered Practical Nurse, Mother Baby Unit, you’ll enhance your career by partnering with passionate and knowledgeable professionals who are committed to maternal and newborn care.…
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Casual
Optima Living
Cochrane, AB
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RPN Registered Practical Nurse
Bayshore
Wellington North, Ontario
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RPN Registered Practical Nurse
Bayshore
Guelph, ON
Palliative Nurse - Guelph and South Wellington Region
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Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Long Term Care | (Night Shift)
Healthforce
Canada
- $1,387.3 to $1,487.3 USD / week
- Full-time
…assignment? We are seeking a dedicated and flexible Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our long-term care team in Dubuque,…
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Registered Practical Nurse - Permanent Part Time Nights Opal 30.00 hours bi-weekly- Line #23
Sienna Senior Living
North Bay, ON
- Part-time
Registered Practical Nurse-Permanent Part Time Nights Opal 30.00 hours bi-weekly- Line #23
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Registered Practical Nurse - Canada
Outlier
Brampton, ON · Mississauga, ON
- $29 to $33 CAD / hour
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Registered Practical Nurse
Region of Waterloo
Kitchener, ON
- $34.49 to $36.9 CAD / hour
- Part-time
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Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) - Full Time (FT) - Kirkland Lake (KL)
Extendicare
Kirkland Lake, ON · LTC - Kirkland Lake (Government Rd.)
- Full-time
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RPN/LPN
Bayshore
Oakville, ON
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Mint Health + Drugs
North Vancouver, BC
- $28 to $32 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Melville, SK
- Full-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Kelvington, SK
- Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
La Loche, SK
- Full-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Intensive Health Outreach Team (IHOT) - Casual Pool
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Come work as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) at the Intensive Health Outreach team (IHOT) in Vancouver, BC! Apply now to join the team!
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RPN
ParaMed Home Health Care
Leamington, ON
- 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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RPN
ParaMed Home Health Care
Windsor, 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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Medical Surgical Licensed Practical Nurse
Russell Tobin
BC · British Columbia, Canada
- $42 to $51 USD / hour
- Contract
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) – Medical Surgical (Medsurg)
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Registered Practical Nurse_Relief
LOFT Community Services
Toronto, ON
- $32.22 CAD / hour
- Full-time

Extendicare

Registered Practical Nurse (RPN)

ON, Canada
Timmins, ON, Canada
ParaMed - Timiskaming (Second St E.), Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 18, 2026

Original job description

Job Description

*$750 Signing Bonus*

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 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

This is a newly added position.

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 maintenance
Collaborative care
Vulnerable population care
On-call coverage

Benefits

Signing bonus
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Mileage compensation
Education allowance
Employee assistance program
Employee perks
Training and development programs

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

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

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