Licensed Practical Nurse - Seeking Experienced Candidates
$31.74 - $35.81 per hourNova Scotia Health
Req ID: 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, Constituent Union Based on Location
How You Make an Impact
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province’s largest provider of health services — we are 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:
Central Zone
Eastern Zone
Northern Zone
Western Zone
Compensation
$31.74 - $35.81 hourly ($61,893 - $69,829 annually)
$37.06 with 25 years of LPN experience
What We Offer
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 — giving you and your family peace of mind wherever you are.
Paid Vacation: Start your journey with three weeks of paid vacation each year, so you can relax, recharge, and do more of what you love.
Parental Leave Top-Up: We proudly support growing families with a parental leave top-up, helping you focus on what matters most during life’s biggest moments.
Exclusive Corporate Discounts: Enjoy access to a wide range of corporate discounts, saving you money on products, services, and experiences.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Eligible candidates can take advantage of a robust benefits program through Nova Scotia Health, including:
Health & dental coverage
Travel insurance
Long-term disability protection
Life insurance
A defined benefit pension plan
Your Must-Haves
Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a Licensed Practical Nurse with Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR)
Opportunities Available
To learn more about our locations please visit: Nova Scotia Communities - More than Medicine - Healthcare Jobs in Nova Scotia, Canada
At Nova Scotia Health, our Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) vacancies are dynamic and subject to change at any time based on operational and organizational needs. Posted openings may be filled or closed without prior notice. The vacancy list is updated every Thursday to ensure the vacancies are accurate and up to date. We encourage all applicants to check back regularly for updates.
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
Casual relief refers to positions with no guarantee of hours, with schedules on an as-needed basis (inquire with a recruiter)
Last Updated: October 15, 2026
Central Zone (Halifax Regional Municipality, Eastern Shore and West Hants)
Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital
Long Term Care - Long assignment full-time
Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital - Long assignment full-time
Continuing Care Nursing - Long assignment full-time
Primary Nursing Care - Long assignment full-time
Hants Community Hospital
Long Term Care - Long assignment full-time
QEII
Operating Rooms - Perioperative LPN program required - Permanent full-time
Eastern Zone (Cape Breton, Antigonish and Guysborough)
Eastern Memorial Hospital
General Medical Unit - Permanent full-time
Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital
Nursing Unit - Permanent full-time
Northside General Hospital
Medical Unit - Long assignment, part-time, 52.5 hours biweekly
Northern Zone (Colchester, Cumberland and Pictou County)
Aberdeen Hospital
Medical Telemetry - Long assignment full-time
Medical Inpatient Unit - Permanent full-time
Transitional Care Unit - Long assignment part-time, 37.5 hours biweekly
Cumberland Regional Healthcare Centre
Day Surgery - Perioperative Services - Long assignment part-time, 30 hours biweekly
Western Zone (Annapolis Valley, South West and South Shore)
Roseway Hospital
Medical Unit - Permanent full-time
South Shore Regional Hospital
Acute Medical Unit - Permanent full-time
Acute Medical Unit - Long assignment full-time
Emergency Department - Permanent full-time
Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Complex Care - Long assignment part-time, 37.5 hours biweekly
Complex Care - Long assignment full-time
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. A Recruiter will reach out to you to explore whether your qualifications and skills match an opportunity.
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, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.
If you have any questions or would like more information on our opportunities, programs, and communities, please contact us
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