Job requirements Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) in Canada

Find out what you typically need to work as a licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.) in Canada. These requirements are applicable to all Licensed practical nurses (NOC 32101).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Completion of a vocational, college or other approved program for licensed practical nurses is required.
  • Registration with a regulatory body is required in all provinces and territories.
  • Completion of a registration examination is required in all provinces and territories.
  • Operating room technicians require additional academic training in operating room techniques.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

You might need to get a certification from a regulatory authority before you start working. Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Alberta

Job title Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

British Columbia

Job title Nurse (licensed Practical)
Regulated

Manitoba

Job title Nurse (licensed Practical)

New Brunswick

Job title Licensed Practical Nurse

Newfoundland and Labrador

Job title Licensed Practical Nurse

Nova Scotia

Job title Licensed Practical Nurse
Regulated

Nunavut

Job title Licensed Practical Nurses

Ontario

Job title Registered Practical Nurse
Regulated
Regulatory body: College of Nurses of Ontario

Prince Edward Island

Job title Licensed Practical Nurse

Québec

Job title Nurse (licensed Practical)

Saskatchewan

Job title Licensed Practical Nurse

Yukon

Job title Licensed Practical Nurse

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

Do you want to work in another province or territory?

If you are already certified to work in a regulated occupation in your province or territory, it will be easier for you to have your certification recognized in another province or territory. See the Workers Mobility's website to learn more.

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