Practical nurse jobs in Canada (6,232 jobs)

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Counted Nov 7, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 6,232
Employers: 439

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $32.34Across 515 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%33 listings
On-site: 99%6,195 listings

Not specified: <1% (2 listings)

Employers hiring include Alberta Health Services (519), HealthCareersInSask.ca (510), Brant Community Healthcare System (489).

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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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Mclennan, 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
Two Hills, AB
- Part-time
If you are a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) who likes small town living, this position in Two Hills might be for you! As the successful candidate for this position, you will cover Acute…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Mclennan, 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
Alexis Whitecourt 232, AB · Whitecourt, 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
Calgary, AB
- Part-time
…then this position will be of interest to you. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Home Care works as a member of an interprofessional health care team utilizing the nursing process to…
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Operating Room Technician
Alberta Health Services
High Prairie, AB
- Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Athabasca, 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
Hythe, AB
- Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
High River, AB
- Part-time
…then this position will be of interest to you. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Home & Community Care works as a member of an inter-professional health care team utilizing the nursing…
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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 - Medical Assessment Unit
Alberta Health Services
AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a regulated member of the inter-professional health care team who utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Stony Plain, AB
- Part-time
…Services and Palliative Care. We are looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Home Living team to provide professional support…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
- Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Medical Assessment Unit
Alberta Health Services
AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
- Temporary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a regulated member of the inter-professional health care team who utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a regulated member of the inter-professional health care team who utilizes the nursing process, critical thinking, problem solving and decision making…
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Alberta Health Services
Red Deer, AB
- Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Calgary, AB · Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area
- Part-time
…neurological conditions in the acute care phase. As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will play a key role in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
High River, AB
- Part-time
…Department, Cancer Care, and Medical Inpatients Unit. The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at the Acute Medical Inpatient Unit works as a member of the health care team, collaborating on the…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Calgary, AB · Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area
- Temporary
…surgery procedures. Our patient population requires the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to possess a high degree of clinical nursing skill and critical thinking ability. LPN professional…
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Registered Practical Nurse - Med/Surg
Stevenson Memorial Hospital
Alliston, ON
- Full-time
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Registered Practical Nurse - Med/Surg
Stevenson Memorial Hospital
Alliston, ON
- Part-time
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Registered Practical Nurse - Med/Surg
Stevenson Memorial Hospital
Alliston, ON
- Part-time
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Registered Practical Nurse - Med/Surg
Stevenson Memorial Hospital
Alliston, ON
- Full-time
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Registered Practical Nurse - Med/Surg
Stevenson Memorial Hospital
Alliston, ON
- Part-time
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2600002874 - Registered Practical Nurse
Lakeridge Health
Oshawa, ON
- Full-time

Hamilton Health Sciences

Registered Practical Nurse

Hamilton, ON, Canada

Part-time

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Job details

Job type: Part-time
Apply by: Nov 10, 2026
Experience: Minimum 3-5 years nursing experience in a hospital/outpatient setting.
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

Original job description

As a member of the healthcare team, the Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) – New Patient Referral provides support to the Juravinski Cancer Centre (JCC) patients, families, and members of the healthcare team. Reporting to the JCC Manager Flow and Operations, the RPN will work within the referral office, and receive patient referrals for the JCC; evaluates and triages each referral to determine placement with the appropriate clinical team; schedules patient appointments; reviews, analyzes and documents referral information including cancer related health histories, demographic data, and clinical investigation reports. The RPN responsibilities include but are not limited to: working in the clinical area with newly diagnosed oncology patients. This role will provide psychosocial support to the patients and families as they start their illness trajectory. The RPN in the clinics will be completing a physical assessment of patients inclusive of interventions such as dressing changes, assisting with biopsies and other hands-on activities as required such as injections and drain care. In addition, this role will also work within the outpatient oncology clinics supporting the interprofessional team within the scope of the RPN (i.e. Health history, assessments, best possible medication history, care coordination and psychosocial support to patients and families). The RPN works collaboratively with the interprofessional teams inclusive of Registered Nurses, Specialized Oncology Nurses, Advanced Practice Nurses, Disease Site Team Coordinators, physicians, allied health and with the New Patient Registration Clerks.

Current certificate of registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse and eligible to practice as a RPN in Ontario.
Minimum 3-5 years nursing experience in a hospital/outpatient setting.
Current BCLS certification with ongoing-re-certification mandatory
Recent (within 2 years) Oncology nursing experience (outpatient surgical setting preferred)
Membership with Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology considered an asset
Current certificates – Physical Assessment and Health History Taking (or equivalent) Recent (within 2 years) patient assessment course or related experience demonstrating competent patient assessment skills and ability in health history taking.
Demonstrates critical thinking and decision making in assessment and problem identification and care planning. Demonstrated skill and ability in management and triage of patient referrals.
Demonstrated ability to function within an interprofessional team, including nursing collaboration with RNs and other members of the healthcare team.
Demonstrated ability to function in a fast paced and at times complex environment.
Demonstrated ability to communicate (written and verbal) effectively with patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team.
Demonstrated ability to assess concurrent demands, set priorities, organize work, and maintain accuracy and concentration in periods of high activity in response to patient and team needs.
Demonstrates ongoing personal professional education and development
Completion of an entry level approved foundational course specializing in oncology, or willingness to enroll within first 30 days.
Demonstrates computer proficiency and experience with EPIC (registration and scheduling), Clinical Connect, MS Office and Teletracking.
Keyboarding of at least 45 wpm (subject to testing

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Responsibilities

Receive, review, and triage new patient referrals, coordinate placement with the appropriate clinical team, and schedule appointments. Provide assessment, hands-on nursing care, care coordination, and psychosocial support to oncology patients and families while collaborating with the interprofessional team.

Requirements

Requires current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario, 3–5 years of hospital or outpatient nursing experience, recent oncology experience, and current BCLS certification. Candidates need competent assessment and referral-triage skills, strong communication and organizational abilities, computer proficiency with specified clinical systems, and an oncology foundational course or willingness to enroll within 30 days.

Skills

Oncology Nursing
Patient Assessment
Health History Taking
Referral Triage
Clinical Decision-Making
Care Planning
Wound Care
Biopsy Assistance
Injection Administration
Drain Care
Medication History
Care Coordination
Psychosocial Support
Interprofessional Collaboration
Patient Scheduling
Electronic Health Records

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Keywords

Registered Practical Nurse
College of Nurses of Ontario
BCLS Certification
Oncology Nursing
Cancer Care
Patient Referrals
Referral Triage
Patient Assessment
Health History Taking
Physical Assessment
Wound Dressing Changes
Biopsy Assistance
Injections
Drain Care
Medication History
Care Coordination
Psychosocial Support
Interprofessional Team
Patient Scheduling
EPIC
Clinical Connect
Microsoft Office
Teletracking
Keyboarding
Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology
Outpatient Clinics
Clinical Documentation

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