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.
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)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta (CLPNA)
British Columbia
Job title
Nurse (licensed Practical)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
BC College of Nurses and Midwives
Manitoba
Job title
Nurse (licensed Practical)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Manitoba
New Brunswick
Job title
Licensed Practical Nurse
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses (ANBLPN)
Newfoundland and Labrador
Job title
Licensed Practical Nurse
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Job title
Licensed Practical Nurse
Regulated
Nova Scotia
Job title
Licensed Practical Nurse
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Nova Scotia College of Nursing
Nunavut
Job title
Licensed Practical Nurses
Regulated
Ontario
Job title
Registered Practical Nurse
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Nurses of Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Job title
Licensed Practical Nurse
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Prince Edward Island
Québec
Job title
Nurse (licensed Practical)
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Ordre des infirmières et infirmiers auxiliaires du Québec
Saskatchewan
Job title
Licensed Practical Nurse
Regulated
Regulatory body:
College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Saskatchewan
Yukon
Job title
Licensed Practical Nurse
Regulated
Regulatory body:
Professional Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Government of Yukon
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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