Travel Licensed Practical Nurse – Long-Term Care

About the role

Provide nursing care to residents of a long-term care home, working with RNs and support workers.

Job details

Profession

Practical Nurse (RPN / LPN)

Specialty

Long-Term Care

Setting

Long-term care home

Schedule

8- or 12-hour days, evenings and nights

Assignment length

Most assignments run 6–8 weeks; some are as short as 1–2 weeks or as long as 3–6 months

Experience

At least 1 year of practical nursing experience

Posted

November 2, 2026

What you'll do

• Give medications and treatments
• Assess residents and report changes
• Complete wound care and documentation
• Guide support workers on your unit

What you'll need

• Active practical nurse registration in good standing in Nova Scotia, or eligibility to register (we help with the paperwork)
• At least 1 year of practical nursing experience
• Current BLS / CPR certification
• A clear police check with vulnerable sector screening
• Up-to-date immunizations, as required by the facility
• Legally entitled to work in Canada

What you'll get

• Weekly pay
• Help with travel and housing on most contracts
• Licensing support for new provinces
• 24/7 recruiter support