Licensed Practical Nurse - Experienced

Licensed Practical Nurse - Seeking Experienced Candidates

Req : 217220
Location: Various Sites and Community-based Locations Throughout Nova Scotia
Department: Services and Programs Throughout Nova Scotia Health
Type of Employment: Permanent, Assignments, and Casual Relief Opportunities Available
Union: Nursing Bargaining Unit and Constituent Union Based on Location

Nova Scotia Health is the province’s largest provider of health services and a team committed to excellence in health, healing and learning across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

We are seeking compassionate Licensed Practical Nurses to join our teams across various programs and locations, providing patient‑centred care within a collaborative healthcare environment. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while building a rewarding career and enjoying the exceptional lifestyle Nova Scotia has to offer.

Up and down the coast, Nova Scotia Health offers exciting nursing opportunities in communities across the province. Explore site-specific and unit‑profiles here:

$31.74 - $35.81 hourly ($61,893 - $69,829 annually)
$37.06 with 25 years of LPN experience

Nova Scotia Health offers the following benefits for eligible positions:

• Virtual Health Access: Get convenient, on‑demand care through Telus Health, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health.
• Paid Vacation: Start your journey with three weeks of paid vacation each year.
• Parental Leave Top‑Up: Support for growing families with a parental leave top‑up.
• Exclusive Corporate Discounts: Access to a wide range of corporate discounts.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Travel insurance
  • Long‑term disability protection
  • Life insurance

• Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a Licensed Practical Nurse with Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)

Long‑assignment refers to temporary positions greater than 9 months.
Short‑assignment refers to temporary positions 2‑9 months in length.
Full‑time positions are scheduled 75 hours biweekly.

Last Updated:
June 11th, 2026

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Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self‑identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2

SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self‑identify.