Nurse Practitioner Jobs and NP Staffing in Canada
Permanent, contract and locum NP roles in primary care, long-term care, hospitals and community settings. We place nurse practitioners in every province and territory except Quebec.
- Free for candidates. Always.
- Licences verified with the regulator
- Every province and territory except Quebec
Advanced practice nursing, regulated as nursing
A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with additional graduate-level education who can assess, diagnose, order and interpret tests, prescribe medications and manage ongoing care. In Canada, NPs are regulated by the provincial or territorial nursing regulator, not the medical college.
Diagnose and treat
Common acute and chronic conditions, within the scope set by the regulator.
Prescribe and order
Medications and diagnostic tests, within provincial limits.
Lead care
Independent practice in many settings, collaborating with physicians and teams.
Titles are changing. In Ontario, NPs are in the Extended Class and may use the titles Registered Nurse (Extended Class), RN(EC), Nurse Practitioner or NP. Ontario's population-specific titles are being replaced by a single NP classification from July 1, 2026. Candidates may still list their earlier population focus on their profile.
Where NPs work
NP roles span clinics, homes, hospitals and community programs.
Primary care and ambulatory clinics
Run a panel or support a clinic team.
Ambulatory clinic staffingLong-term care
Attending or lead NP for resident care.
Long-term care staffingHospital
Specialty services, emergency and inpatient programs.
Hospital staffingHome and community care
Care for clients in their homes and community programs.
Home and community care staffingMental health and addictions
NP roles in mental health and addictions programs.
Mental health and addictions staffingPalliative and hospice
NP coverage for palliative and hospice care.
Palliative and hospice staffingWe also help rural and remote clinics find NP coverage.
How it works
For NPs
- Submit your profileInclude your registration number and population focus.
- We confirm registrationWe discuss your practice model and preferences.
- We introduce youMatching clinics and organizations meet you.
- You choosePermanent, contract or locum arrangements.
For facilities
- Tell us the needSetting, patient population and expected panel or coverage.
- We search and verifyWe confirm registration.
- You interviewMeet shortlisted NPs.
- You fill the roleThrough direct hire or contract and relief coverage.
Compensation model (salary, contract, fee for service) varies by province and funder. We do not publish figures.
NPs are registered with the provincial or territorial nursing regulator
NPs hold RN registration plus NP registration, called a class, designation or extended practice depending on the province. Education is a graduate-level NP program and a national licensure exam. Registration is provincial or territorial, so an NP moving jurisdictions must apply to the new regulator.
The national NP exam. Canada is moving to one national NP exam, the Canadian Nurse Practitioner Licensure Examination (CNPLE), and one NP classification. Ontario and Manitoba began in 2026. British Columbia requires the CNPLE for initial applicants from January 1, 2027. Other regulators are moving to it between 2026 and 2027, so check your regulator's current rules.
| Province or territory | Regulator |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) |
| Alberta | College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) |
| Saskatchewan | College of Registered Nurses of Saskatchewan (CRNS) |
| Manitoba | College of Registered Nurses of Manitoba (CRNM) |
| Ontario | College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) |
| New Brunswick | College of Nursing of New Brunswick (CNNB), formerly NANB, renamed February 2, 2026 |
| Nova Scotia | Nova Scotia Nursing and Midwifery Regulator (NSNMR) |
| Prince Edward Island | Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery (PEICNM) |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Newfoundland and Labrador College of Nurses (NLCN), effective April 15, 2026 |
| Northwest Territories and Nunavut | College of Nurses of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut (CNNN) |
| Yukon | Yukon Registered Nurses Association (YRNA) |
We do not currently place in Quebec.
Our verification promise: We confirm NP registration and class with the regulator before submitting a profile. We do not guarantee hiring outcomes. See our credentialing and compliance page.
How NPs differ from other roles
RN
NPs are RNs with advanced training, but RN roles do not diagnose or prescribe.
Registered nursesLPN or RPN
A separate licence and scope of practice.
Licensed practical nursesPhysician
NPs are not physicians. They are regulated by the nursing regulator, not the medical college.
What you can expect from us
Free for candidates. Always.
We know the difference
We search for NPs by registration and population focus, not just by job title.
Credentials checked
Registration is verified at the source.
Clear on arrangements
We help clarify who the NP reports to, how coverage works and what the practice model is before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Is an NP the same as an RN?
No. NPs are registered nurses with graduate education and an expanded scope that includes diagnosing and prescribing. They hold RN registration plus NP registration with the same provincial or territorial nursing regulator, and the two roles have different authorized activities.
Which regulator registers NPs?
The provincial or territorial nursing regulator, for example the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) in Ontario or the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM) in British Columbia. The table on this page lists the regulator for each province and territory we serve.
What exam do nurse practitioners write in Canada?
The Canadian Nurse Practitioner Licensure Examination (CNPLE) is the new national entry-level exam. It took effect July 1, 2026 in Ontario and replaces the earlier population-specific exams. Other regulators are adopting it between 2026 and 2027, so confirm the current rule with yours.
Can I practise as an NP in another province?
Only after registering with that jurisdiction's regulator. Requirements differ between provinces and territories, and they are changing as the single NP class rolls out. Check the regulator's current rules before you plan a move, and tell us where you hope to work.
Do you place NPs in long-term care?
Yes, where facilities need an NP for medical oversight or primary care of residents. Tell us the home, the resident population and the coverage you need, and we will search for NPs registered in your province who fit that practice model.
Do NPs work as locums?
Yes. Contract and locum NP coverage is common in clinics and rural areas. Tell us your availability and preferred settings, or the dates and panel you need covered, and we will explain which arrangements are realistic for your region.
Related pages
Registered nurses
RN jobs and staffing across Canada.
Registered nurse jobsLicensed practical nurses
LPN and Ontario RPN roles.
LPN and RPN jobsLong-term care
Staffing for long-term care homes.
Long-term care staffingAmbulatory clinics
Staffing for outpatient and primary care clinics.
Ambulatory clinic staffingContract and relief
Locum and short-term coverage.
Contract and relief staffingDirect hire
Permanent NP placement.
Direct hireLet us find the right NP match
I am a nurse practitioner
Share your profile and we will be in touch. Free for candidates. Always.
Submit your profileI need a nurse practitioner
Tell us the setting, panel or coverage need and start date.
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