Practical nurse jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 30, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 5,064
Employers: 399

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / hour: $32.20Across 449 listings
Average starting payCAD / year: $62,783Across 13 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: <1%2 listings
Hybrid: <1%25 listings
On-site: 99%5,035 listings

Not specified: <1% (2 listings)

Employers hiring include HealthCareersInSask.ca (413), Alberta Health Services (399), Brant Community Healthcare System (319).

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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Registered Practical Nurse - Operating Room - Temporary Full-Time (2026-175)
Collingwood General and Marine Hospital
Collingwood, ON
- Full-time
- Temporary
We need a Registered Practical Nurse to join our Operating Room team! You want to be par
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long Term Care
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, 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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REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE
Southbridge Healthcare LP
Ottawa, ON
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Registered Practical Nurse (Psychiatric Emergency Zone)
Michael Garron Hospital
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN), MED SURG
Northern Health - BC
Terrace, 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 - Temporary Full-Time / Nights / 18:30 - 06:30 / 4on 5off
Sienna Senior Living
West Kelowna, BC
- Full-time
The Licensed Practical Nurse is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connection.
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Registered Practical Nurse- Temporary Part Time Days
Sienna Senior Living
Toronto, ON · Scarborough, ON
- Part-time
The Registered Practical Nurse is a critical role within our communities as it impacts the lives of residents and ignites the warmth of human connecti
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Licensed Practical Nurse - SHA-Wolseley mem ICC-General Medical Nursing unit
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Wolseley, SK
- Full-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Montmartre, SK
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🩺 Registered Nurses (RN) & Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | Ontario, Canada
Globifyhq Ltd.
ON · Ontario, Canada
- From $60,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We are currently hiring Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) for multiple hospital opportunities across Ontario. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified nursing…
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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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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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Part Time Registered Practical Nurse- 11pm-7am
COGIR Real Estate
Cambridge, ON
- Part-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Subacute Respiratory
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
- $32.84 to $41.35 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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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Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Research Nurse
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Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Prairie Mountain Health
Swan River, MB
- Full-time
Active practicing licensure with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba (CLPNM), or eligible for active practicing licensure with the (CLPNM)
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Assiniboia, SK
- Full-time
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Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthCareersInSask.ca
Whitewood, SK
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Emergency
Vancouver Coastal Health
North Vancouver, BC
- $32.84 to $41.35 CAD / hour
- Full-time
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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VC
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Long Term Care
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, BC
- $32.84 to $41.35 CAD / hour
- Part-time
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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VC
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Surgical Clinical Resource Team
Vancouver Coastal Health
Vancouver, 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…

University Health Network

Registered Practical Nurse

399 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, M5T 2S8, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Listed closing date: Oct 22, 2026
Working hours: 37.5 hours per week
Positions available: 1
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 15, 2026

Original job description

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: CUPE TW Service
New or Replacement Position: Replacement
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Combined Surgical Unit (9B FP)
Reports to: Nurse Manager
Salary: $38.93 - 39.80 per hour (start rate is non-negotiable)
Shifts: Days 07:30-19:30 /Nights 19:30-07:30 /Weekends/ Holidays 12 hours shifts
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: October 22, 2026

Position Summary
As a member of UHN and the multi-disciplinary Team, the REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSE practices in accordance with relevant legislation/standards, the UHN Professional Practice Model and the mission and vision of nursing at the UHN to provide compassionate, collaborative and competent care, while meeting the legal and ethical requirements of the profession.

Duties

Applying knowledge of nursing process, as it relates to scope of practice, to achieve identified patient goals when overall care needs are less complex, outcomes are predictable and risk of negative outcomes is low.
Identifies and recognizes abnormal or unusual patient responses, and consults with the RN or other members of the health care team.
Provides aspects of care for highly complex patients when in close consultation with the registered nurse directing the patient’s care.
Ensuring practice is consistent with professional standards and the ethical framework as outlined by the College of Nurses of Ontario and the UHN policy and procedure.
Demonstrating commitment to professional life long learning by participating in continuing education activities to meet the needs of the patient population served and the standards of the profession.
Performing reflective practice, analyzing and evaluating nursing knowledge and modifying practice accordingly to improve the quality of nursing and patient care.
Performing cross-functional and other responsibilities, as assigned and/or requested.

Qualifications

Completion of college, or other approved Registered Practical Nursing program including practicum experience.
Current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario as a Registered Practical Nurse.
Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (B.C.L.S.) certification.
Current medication certificate (if applicable) which meets the standards of practice established by the College of Nurses of Ontario.
Demonstrates competencies as per unit/program competency-based checklist.
Recent experience working on an Orthopaedic unit preferred.
Ability to perform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines in accordance to UHN standards.
Exercise initiative and good judgment with ability to multi-task.
Compliance with confidentiality requirements.
Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication and time management skills.
Knowledge of applicable legislative, UHN and/or departmental policies.
Client service oriented, with the ability to effectively work with diversity and appreciate that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring richness to the challenge or situation at hand.
Good computer skills.
Acute Care experience preferred.

Additional Information

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

Competitive offer packages
Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
A flexible work environment
Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Department: Surgical Program

Compensation: CAD 38.93 - CAD 39.80 - hourly

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Responsibilities

The Registered Practical Nurse provides compassionate and competent care to patients within a multi-disciplinary team, adhering to professional standards and ethical frameworks. They are responsible for identifying abnormal patient responses, consulting with registered nurses, and performing nursing duties to achieve identified patient goals.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an approved Registered Practical Nursing program and hold current registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Additionally, a current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification and medication certificate are required, with preference given to those with acute care or orthopaedic experience.

Skills

Nursing process
Patient care
Clinical documentation
Basic Cardiac Life Support
Medication administration
Orthopaedic nursing
Acute care
Interpersonal skills
Time management
Organizational skills
Critical thinking
Collaboration
Reflective practice
Computer skills

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
Corporate discounts
Travel discounts
Restaurant discounts
Parking discounts
Phone plan discounts
Auto insurance discounts
On-site gyms
Professional development opportunities

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Keywords

Registered Practical Nurse
Nursing
Surgical Unit
Patient Care
College of Nurses of Ontario
BCLS
Medication Certificate
Orthopaedic
Acute Care
Healthcare
Hospital
Clinical Practice
Professional Standards
Multi-disciplinary Team
HOOPP
UHN
Toronto Western Hospital
Nursing Process
Reflective Practice
Patient Safety

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