Job requirements Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) in the North Region

Find out what you typically need to work as a licensed practical nurse (L.P.N.) in the North Region. 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

Manitoba

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.
Get your foreign credentials recognized in Canada

If you were trained as a nurse in another country, you will need to obtain a professional license before you can practice this occupation in Canada.

As a newcomer, if you want to work in a regulated occupation that requires a professional license or certification, you have to request an assessment of the training, education and/or work experience that you obtained in another country to verify if your qualifications are recognized in Canada. This process is called foreign credential recognition.

The first step for foreign-trained nurses looking to work in Canada is to contact the Canadian National Nursing Assessment Service.

Please note that the application process to practice as a nurse is different in Quebec, Yukon, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. Contact the appropriate authority if you are interested in working in one of these regions:

Did you know?

Having your qualifications recognized and obtaining a professional license or certification in Canada can take time, money, and effort. If you need help with this process, you can:

Contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Job title Nurse (licensed Practical)
Regulated

Find out where this occupation is regulated in Canada

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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