Licensed Practical Nurse - Seeking Experienced Candidates

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 experienceWhat 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 monthsShort-assignment refers to temporary positions 2-9 months in lengthFull-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