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
APPLY: https://jobs.nshealth.ca/job-invite/217220/
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)
About The Opportunity
Licensed Practical Nurses are a vital resource in our healthcare system. We are seeking LPN’s from all backgrounds and skill levels to join our growing organization. You will work with a team of medical professionals under a collaborative care model, who strive to improve patient care throughout Nova Scotia.
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. Preferred locations and positions cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability at the time of application.
Hours and Locations
Various permanent, temporary assignments, and casual relief (no guarantee of hours) are available in various locations throughout Nova Scotia.
Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
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

