# Licensed Practical Nurse

Canonical: https://veilpoint.ca/role/licensed_practical_nurse
Retrieved: 2026-07-27T09:42:47.129Z
Cite: Opportunity Exchange (VeilPoint), "Licensed Practical Nurse", https://veilpoint.ca/role/licensed_practical_nurse, retrieved 2026-07-27.

> **Data status.** Synthetic placeholder: labour-market figures are structurally realistic but not measured. The platform is pre-launch; per-source serving status is at /about/data.

Direct patient care in hospitals, long-term care, and clinics with strong province-wide demand and clear credential path.

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| NOC | 32101 |
| TEER | TEER 3 |
| Sector | Healthcare |
| Alternate titles | LPN |
| Regulated | yes |
| Outlook | Critical shortage province-wide |
| Preview postings | 72 |

## Market (synthetic placeholder)

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Median wage | $34.5/hr |
| Wage range | $28–$41.2/hr |
| Demand score | 94/100 |
| Stability score | 92/100 |
| Prosperity score | 72/100 |
| Entry friction | 78/100 |
| Forecast openings | 1100 |
| Seasonality | None |
| Top industries | SHA Health, Long-term care, Community clinics |

Provenance: SHA workforce planning composite (placeholder, confidence D, as of 2026-04-11).

## Entry requirements

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Minimum education | Practical nursing diploma (2 years) |
| Preferred education | Accredited LPN program |
| Required credentials | Care Aide Certificate, First Aid |
| Preferred credentials | None specified |
| Licensing | SRNA registration required |
| Experience | Clinical practicum required |
| Direct entry | not typical |

## Working conditions

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Environment | indoor |
| Physical demand | moderate_high |
| Schedule | rotating |
| Public contact | high |
| Travel | local |

## Where it pays (modelled at the median wage)

After income tax, CPP/EI, housing, utilities and commuting, single earner, one-bedroom. Ranked by monthly discretionary income. Modelled at $34.5/hr.

> **Data status.** Derived from at least one placeholder input; confidence tier D; oldest input 2025-10-31. OEX discretionary-income model: hourly wage less estimated tax, housing, utilities, commuting and baseline living costs.

| Community | Region | Postings | Rent (1BR) | Net monthly | Discretionary monthly | Housing burden |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Swift Current | Southwest | 2 | $830 | $4,420 | $1,944 | 24% |
| Weyburn | Southeast | 2 | $954 | $4,420 | $1,807 | 26% |
| Moose Jaw | South Central | 3 | $997 | $4,420 | $1,799 | 27% |
| North Battleford | Northwest | 1 | $924 | $4,420 | $1,727 | 27% |
| Martensville | Saskatoon | 1 | $952 | $4,420 | $1,714 | 27% |
| Melfort | North Central | 2 | $914 | $4,420 | $1,705 | 27% |
| Yorkton | East Central | 2 | $1,076 | $4,420 | $1,657 | 30% |
| La Ronge | Far North | 1 | $851 | $4,420 | $1,629 | 26% |
| Regina | Regina | 29 | $1,240 | $4,420 | $1,612 | 33% |
| Prince Albert | North Central | 4 | $1,073 | $4,420 | $1,588 | 30% |
| Lloydminster | Northwest | 1 | $1,123 | $4,420 | $1,512 | 32% |
| Saskatoon | Saskatoon | 24 | $1,281 | $4,420 | $1,489 | 35% |

## Training programs

| Program | Provider | Duration | Cost | Delivery |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Practical Nursing Diploma | Saskatchewan Polytechnic | 78 weeks | $14.5k | in-person |
| Health Care Aide to LPN Bridge | SIIT | 40 weeks | $8.2k | blended |