Practical nurse jobs in Canada (6,279 jobs)

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Counted Nov 9, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 6,279
Employers: 441

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%6,242 listings

Not specified: <1% (2 listings)

Employers hiring include Alberta Health Services (519), HealthCareersInSask.ca (512), Brant Community Healthcare System (501).

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
Leduc, AB
- Part-time
…Health Services (AHS), we are currently looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join the Family Medicine Unit at the Leduc…
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Registered Practical Nurse - St Johns Rehab Restorative Transition Unit - Regular Full-Time - 2026-19089 (2026-19089)
Sunnybrook
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
The Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) establishes caring, therapeutic relationships with patients and their families to attain or maintain optimal functioning by promoting health and/or…
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2600002037 - Registered Practical Nurse
Lakeridge Health
Oshawa, ON
- Full-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Casual
Optima Living
Calgary, AB
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Rejuvenation
Calgary, AB
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Registered Practical Nurse, Integrated Mood, Anxiety and Addictions Concurrent (IMAAC) Program (Temporary Part- Time)
Homewood Health Centre
Guelph, ON
- Part-time
As a Registered Practical Nurse, you will be an integral part of a collaborative, inter-disciplinary team focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers.…
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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
Southbridge Healthcare LP
Prince Edward, ON
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Registered Practical Nurse - Maternal Newborn
Halton Healthcare
Milton, ON
- Part-time
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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), LONG-TERM CARE
Northern Health - BC
Fort St. John, BC
- Full-time
Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Licensed Practical Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our…
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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), MED SURG
Northern Health - BC
Chetwynd, BC
- Full-time
Do you have a passion for nursing? We have the position for you! We are seeking a motivated Licensed Practical Nurse with a dedication for delivering compassionate patient care to join our…
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics
Alberta Health Services
Medicine Hat, AB
- Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Renal Dialysis
Alberta Health Services
High Prairie, AB
- Part-time
We have an exciting opportunity in our program for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) within the Alberta Kidney Care – North program. As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the LPN is…
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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
Hinton, 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
Chartwell
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
…building meaningful relationships with older adults? As a Licensed Practical Nurse at Chartwell, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of our residents. Your…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Provost, 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
Tofield, AB
- Part-time
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Rural Continuing Care, you will play an essential role in providing compassionate, resident-centered care within a collaborative healthcare team.…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Elnora, 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
Lethbridge, AB
- Part-time
…strong interest in acute medicine. We're looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our unit that truly believes in patient and family centered care as well as working on a unit that…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Wetaskiwin, AB
- Part-time
Wetaskiwin has an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position on their Acute Care unit! Wetaskiwin is a large rural hospital, and you will have the opportunity to…
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Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics
Alberta Health Services
Red Deer, AB
- Part-time
We're looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse who can demonstrate a past practice of excellence in nursing care delivery, interpersonal and human relation skills. The preferred successful…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
Wetaskiwin, AB
- Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
AB · Edmonton, AB
- Part-time
As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for delivering consistent quality care to meet the needs of patients in Diagnostic Imaging. You will…
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Alberta Health Services
St. Albert, AB
- Part-time
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…

Shannex Incorporated

Licensed Practical Nurse

Halifax, NS, Canada

Approximate hourly wage: $29.75 - $34.74 · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: Approximate hourly wage: $29.75 - $34.74
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 16, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 17, 2026

Original job description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Licensed Practical Nurse to join our Moody Hall Enhanced Care team based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live, work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector, Shannex offers opportunities for growth, development and advancement. And at the end of every day, you will know you’ve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.

Additional Benefits Include

Approximate hourly wage: $29.75 - $34.74
Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan, including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
Life, travel, and other insurances
Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
NSHEPP pension plan
Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
NSNU seniority
Shannex provides relocation support and immigration assistance for qualified candidates who meet program requirements.
Free onsite parking
Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety
This healthcare role may qualify for the Government of Canada’s Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program for professionals working in eligible occupations and eligible rural or remote communities. Please visit the National Student Loans Service Centre (NSLSC) for details.

About The Opportunity

Total nursing care and functions in accordance with the resident-directed approach to care, through the established philosophy of service.
Assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, documenting and directing resident needs through consultation with medical professionals, care conferences and internal staff
Competence in numerous care areas including, but not limited to:
- Palliative Care Management
- Medication Administration
- Venipuncture
- Butterfly Insertion Set
- Catheter/Subprapubic Catheter Insertion
- Head to Toe Assessment
Providing leadership to health services staff and overseeing provision of quality health services respecting the client’s right to individualized planning of health services
Working with the existing management and health services teams to promote communication and compliance to policies and procedures
Maintains knowledge of current legislation and program requirements that govern long-term care
Maintain knowledge of issues and priorities within health care with a focus on continuing care
Follows the process in place for safekeeping of medications
Administers and records prescribed medications in accordance with facility policy
Provides consultation regarding resident issues and standards of care to interdisciplinary team
Assists residents with hygiene and daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, oral care, skin care, meals, positioning in bed, and transferring to and from bed to chair
Assists with resident’s special needs, e.g. eye care, colostomy, and catheter
Applies dressings and treatments according to physician’s orders and facility policy
Assists with the development, implementation and evaluation of care plans
Administers and records prescribed medication as per company policy and scope of practice
Maintains the standards of accurate and complete documentation and reporting
Required to act as a work area leader or mentor in providing training, advice to peers doing similar work or filling in for vacation of people leader.
Assists with supervision and evaluation of job performance and behavior of other health care staff

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

Graduate from an approved Practical Nursing Program
Approved Pharmacology and Physical Assessment course (if not completed during diploma)
Current registration with provincial regulatory body
Ability to work a schedule of flexible hours and shifts inclusive of days, nights, weekends, and holidays
A valid CPR & First Aid Certification (required)
A clear criminal record with vulnerable sector screening upon hire
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Any previous course in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care to be a huge asset
Previous working experience with elderly in long-term care or a senior living environment an asset
A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services and care.

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Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate resident-centered nursing care, including assessment, care planning, medication administration, treatments, documentation, and support with daily living activities. Guide and mentor health services staff, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and help ensure quality care and compliance with policies and legislation.

Requirements

Applicants must graduate from an approved Practical Nursing Program, hold current registration with the provincial regulatory body, and have CPR and First Aid certification; an approved pharmacology and physical assessment course is also required if not completed during the diploma. The role requires flexible availability for days, nights, weekends, and holidays, a clear vulnerable-sector criminal record check, and Microsoft Office proficiency; elder-care experience and Alzheimer’s or dementia training are assets.

Skills

Resident Assessment
Care Planning
Medication Administration
Venipuncture
Catheter Insertion
Palliative Care
Physical Assessment
Dementia Care
Long-Term Care
Clinical Documentation
Leadership
Staff Mentoring
Microsoft Office Suite
CPR and First Aid
Communication
Resident-Centered Care

Benefits

Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Travel Insurance
Virtual Healthcare
Pension Plan
Vacation Accrual
Relocation Support
Immigration Assistance for Qualified Candidates
Free Onsite Parking
Employee Discounts
Continuing Education and Training
Recognition and Rewards

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Licensed Practical Nurse
Practical Nursing Program
Provincial Registration
Pharmacology
Physical Assessment
CPR
First Aid
Long-Term Care
Continuing Care
Resident-Directed Care
Palliative Care
Medication Administration
Venipuncture
Butterfly Insertion Set
Catheter Insertion
Subprapubic Catheter
Care Planning
Clinical Documentation
Interdisciplinary Team
Alzheimer’s Care
Dementia Care
Microsoft Office Suite
Vulnerable Sector Screening
Health Services Leadership
Resident Activities of Daily Living

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