Posted 5 days ago
Licensed Practical Nurse - Seeking Experienced Candidates
@ Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
Windsor, ON · Noel, NS · Dartmouth, NS · Pugwash, NS · Halifax, NS +20
Overview
Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health is hiring Licensed Practical Nurses across various programs and locations in Nova Scotia for patient-centred care in a collaborative setting. Openings range from permanent full-time and part-time roles to long and short assignments and casual relief. Pay is $31.74 to $35.81 hourly, rising to $37.06 with 25 years of LPN experience.
Pay:
$31.74–$35.81 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide patient-centred nursing care
- Work collaboratively within healthcare teams
- Support care across hospital and community programs
Requirements summary:
- Licensed or eligible for licensure as an LPN with NSNMR
- Experience as an LPN preferred
- Perioperative LPN program for operating room roles
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · successfactors
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-07
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Care home |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | LPN (NSNMR) |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, Newcomers to Canada, People with disabilities, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Practical nursing, Perioperative nursing |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Generous parental leave, Retirement plan, Employee discount |
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Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health
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Our Values: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Courage, Accountability
Full company description
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries, community health boards and, most importantly, with you. Most of all, we are a community of caring, compassionate people who care deeply about health, healing and learning. Together with you, we will create a healthier Nova Scotia. Mission: Working together to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning Vision: Healthy people, healthy communities – for generations
- LinkedIn followers
- 59,470
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,666
- Reported office locations
- 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 2Y9, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Consulting
- Advertising
- Other recorded names
- Nova Scotia Healthcare System
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
We are Nova Scotia Health. We are rural and urban. We are in hospitals, health centres and community. We serve individuals and communities from Yarmouth to Cape Breton, from Amherst to Halifax, and everything in between. We are researchers and learners, looking for new ways to prevent and treat disease and maintain health. We are partners – with community groups, schools, government, foundations and auxiliaries…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Halifax, Nova Scotia |
| Organization type | Public Company |
| Year founded | 2015 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 221 |
| View page |
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:
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: November 5, 2026
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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 [email protected]
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