Nova Scotia · NOC 32101
Licensed Practical Nurse Jobs in Nova Scotia — 2026
No licensed practical nurse postings in Nova Scotia in the last four weeks. The salary benchmark, licensing notes and NOC code below still apply — and the other provinces are one click away.
- Jobs available
- 0
- Median salary
- $65,520
- NOC code
- 32101
About licensed practical nurse work in Nova Scotia
Salary range
Postings for licensed practical nurses in Nova Scotia run from about $64,740 at the 25th percentile to $65,700 at the 75th, with a median of $65,520 per year (2026-05, 10 postings).
NOC code
32101 — Licensed practical nurses. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), and Job Bank.
Licensing and qualifications
Yes. Practical nurses must be registered with the provincial regulator (LPN in most provinces, RPN in Ontario).
What employers ask for: A practical nursing diploma from an approved program, a passing REx-PN or CPNRE, and current provincial registration.
LMIA and immigration
None of the current licensed practical nurse postings in Nova Scotia are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) and the LMIA employer list.
Live postings
Licensed Practical Nurse jobs in Nova Scotia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for a licensed practical nurse in Nova Scotia?
- The median salary for licensed practical nurses in Nova Scotia is $65,520 per year, with most postings between $64,740 and $65,700 (2026-05).
- Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a licensed practical nurse in Nova Scotia?
- Yes. Yes. Practical nurses must be registered with the provincial regulator (LPN in most provinces, RPN in Ontario).
- What is the NOC code for licensed practical nurse?
- The NOC 2021 code for licensed practical nurse is 32101 (Licensed practical nurses). This is the code used for Express Entry, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), and Job Bank.