Licensed Practical Nurse - Seeking Experienced Candidates

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Seeking Experienced Candidates

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

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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 22, 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

Resource Pool - Permanent full-time

Valley Regional Hospital

Medical A - Permanent part-time, 45 hours biweekly

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 recruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca

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