Practical Nursing Opportunities
Licensed Practical Nurses deliver quality nursing care to Islanders across the system and are an invaluable member of the patients, clients, and residents care team.
Health PEI has full-time and part-time opportunities for new graduates in acute care, home care, mental health and addictions, long term care settings, and more.
For those interested in joining Health PEI, please complete the form below to select your preferred areas of nursing.
Benefits of a Career in the Public Sector
- Competitive wages: $26.49 – $31.59 per hour
- Group Insurance Benefits and Pension Enrollment
- FREE parking at all facilities
- Sick & Vacation Leave, Statutory Holiday pay & other leaves as per the UPSE Collective Agreement
- Internal rights begin after your first shift worked
Nursing Recruitment Incentive
- A one-time financial incentive of $5,000 is available for Licensed Practical Nurses
- Permanent and Temporary Health PEI positions are eligible when return-in-service hours can be guaranteed by the Manager
- A 3,900 working hour return-in-service (RIS) is required for LPNs with less than 24 months of experience
- A 1,950 working hour return-in-service agreement (RIS) is required for LPNs with greater than 24 months of experience
Rural Incentive
- A one-time financial incentive of $5,000 is available for positions located outside of Charlottetown
- Available independently or in addition to the Nursing Recruitment Incentive
Student Loan Incentive
- A one-time financial incentive up to $8,000 is available for positions within Charlottetown
- Applicants must have a federal Canada Student Loan
- Applicants must demonstrate that they are ineligible for the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness for Family Doctors and Nurses program.
- Available independently or in addition to the Nursing Recruitment Incentive
