Job Title: 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 and 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
• Western Zone
• Eastern Zone
• Nothern 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, with Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN)

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 

Last Updated: June 11th, 2026 

Central Zone (Halifax Regional Municipality, Eastern Shore and West Hants) 

Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital 

• Continuing Care Nursing – Long assignment full-time
• Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital - Permanent full-time 
• Eastern Shore Memorial Hospital - Long assignment full-time
• Long Term Care – Long assignment full-time 
• Long Term Care - Permanent full-time

Twin Oaks Memorial Hospital

• Long Term Care - Long assignment part-time, 60 hours biweekly

Eastern Zone (Cape Breton, Antigonish and Guysborough)

Cape Breton Regional Hospital

• Medical Stroke Unit 4C - Permanent full-time

Eastern Memorial Hospital

• General Medical Unit - Permanent full-time

Harbourview Hospital 

• Long Term Care - Casual relief

Inverness Consolidated Memorial Hospital

• Emergency Department – Permanent part-time, 60 hours biweekly 
• Nursing Unit - Permanent full-time

St. Mary's Memorial Hospital

• Continuing Care Nursing - Casual relief
• Continuing Care Nursing - Long assingment full-time

Northern Zone (Colchester, Cumberland and Pictou County)

Aberdeen Hospital  

• Emergency - Long assignment full-time
• Medical Telemetry - Long assignment full-time
• Surgical Unit - Permanent full-time

Colchester Regional Hospital  

• Float Pool - Permanent full-time
• Float Pool – Permanent part-time, 60 hours biweekly

Lillian Fraser Memorial Hospital 

• Medical Unit - Casual relief

Western Zone (Annapolis Valley, South West and South Shore)

Digby General Hospital

• Medical Unit - Long assignment full-time 

Fishermen's Memorial Hospital  

• Restorative Care & Alternate Level of Care Unit (Multi-Unit) - Permanent part-time, 37.5 hours biweekly
• Hospice/Long Term Care (Multi-Unit) - Long assignment full-time
• Hospice/Long Term Care (Multi-Unit) - Permanent full-time
• Medical Unit - Permanent part-time, 67.5 hours biweekly
• Restorative Care & Alternate Level of Care Unit (Multi-Unit) - Permanent full-time

South Shore Regional Hospital  

• Acute Medical Unit - Permanent full-time
• Medical Surgical Unit - Permanent full-time
• Medical Surgical Unit - Long assignment full-time
• Emergency Department - Permanent full-time 

Valley Regional Hospital

• Medical B - Long assignment full-time 

Yarmouth Regional Hospital

• Acute Care – Permanent part-time, 37.5 hours biweekly
• Acute Care - Long assignment full-time
• Complex Care - Long assignment part-time, 37.5 hours biweekly
• Emergency Department – Permanent part-time, 37.5 hours biweekly

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in joining Nova Scotia Health! Once you submit your application, a member of our Talent Acquisition team will contact you directly. They will assist you through each step of the process, offering personalized support to match your skills, experience, and career goals with the best opportunities available. We are excited to connect with you and explore the diverse career paths at Nova Scotia Health.

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: recruitment.services-nsha@nshealth.ca