NOC 32101Canada · 20263-paragraph format
LPN Cover Letter Example (Canada, 2026)
Free LPN / RPN cover letter example for Canada (NOC 32101): registration, patient load and clinical strengths in a short letter, plus IEN tips.
About this letter
A cover letter for a licensed practical nurse moving from long-term care to an acute medical unit. It confirms registration, shows safe medication practice and assessment skills, and explains the move in one sentence.
See the matching Licensed Practical Nurse resume example and the NOC 32101 guide.
Sample licensed practical nurse cover letter
Copy this into Word/Docs/email, swap in your details, and send. ASCII-only so it parses cleanly in any Canadian ATS.
Illustrative sample: the applicant, employers, and details are fictional and show structure and tone only.
Grace Mensah, LPN Calgary, AB | (403) 555-0148 | grace.mensah.lpn@email.com August 4, 2026 Nurse Manager, Unit 52 Medicine Chinook Regional Hospital (fictional) Calgary, AB Dear Nurse Manager, I'm applying for the Licensed Practical Nurse (permanent, 0.8 FTE) position on your medicine unit. I'm registered with the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Alberta and have five years of experience in continuing care and home care. In long-term care I administer medications for 25 to 30 residents per shift, manage complex wound care, and catch changes in condition early by working closely with RNs and health care aides. I use SBAR when I escalate concerns, and I've had no medication incidents attributed to me in two years. In home care, I learned to work independently, prioritise across eight to ten visits a day, and teach clients and families about their care. I'm ready to build my acute-care skills and I'm comfortable with rotating shifts. My BLS is current and my resume is attached. Thank you for considering my application. Sincerely, Grace Mensah, LPN
Why this letter works
- Registration and regulator are confirmed in the first paragraph — the non-negotiable for nursing hiring.
- The FTE and unit are quoted from the posting, showing attention to detail.
- Medication safety and escalation (SBAR) are the clinical behaviours managers look for in LPNs.
- Explains a move between settings positively without apologising for it.
- Shift flexibility and BLS status answer scheduling and compliance questions.
Alternative opening paragraphs
For a new graduate
I'm applying for your Licensed Practical Nurse position on the surgical unit. I graduated from my practical nurse program in April, passed my registration exam in June, and completed my final preceptorship on a busy surgical floor.
For an internationally educated nurse
I'm applying for your Health Care Aide position while I complete my nursing registration. I practised as a nurse in Ghana for six years and my NNAS assessment is complete; I'm now working through the provincial regulator's requirements.
For an Ontario RPN role
I'm applying for the Registered Practical Nurse position in your long-term care home. I'm registered with the College of Nurses of Ontario and have four years of experience in dementia care and palliative support.
Tailoring tips for licensed practical nurse applications
- Use the correct provincial title (RPN in Ontario, LPN elsewhere).
- Confirm registration status and regulator in the first paragraph.
- Match clinical examples to the unit type.
- Mention FTE, shift and rotation availability.
- Never use a nursing title before you're registered.
How to adapt it
- Replace the addressee with the hiring manager's name when you can find it (LinkedIn, the company site). 'Dear Hiring Team' is fine if you can't.
- Open with the exact job title from the posting in the first sentence — recruiters scan for it.
- Keep the letter to 3 short paragraphs. Anything longer rarely gets read in Canada.
- Mirror 3–5 keywords from the job description; don't keyword-stuff.
- Sign off with a professional closing ('Sincerely', 'Kind regards') and your full name.
- Generate a tailored draft with the free Cover Letter Generator and edit from there.
Related guides
Sample is illustrative. Names and employers are fictional. Always represent your own experience accurately.