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Prince Edward Island is indeed picture perfect with a lifestyle second-to-none, but you’ll be surprised by the other great reasons to find a career path here.

Practical Nursing Opportunities

Licensed Practical Nurses make a valuable difference in the lives of Islanders by providing care to patients in our hospitals and comfort to seniors in our long-term care facilities. We have opportunities for new graduate and experienced nurses in acute care, mental health and addictions, and long term care settings across the Island.

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Nursing Recruitment Incentive

  • A one-time financial incentive of $5,000 is available for Licensed Practical Nurses
  • Permanent and Temporary HealthPEI 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 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

Relocation Assistance

  • Up to $10,000 in Relocation Assistance may be available at the discretion of the Health PEI Hiring Manager
  • Receipt-based reimbursement for permanent hard-to-recruit positions
  • Available independently or in addition to the Nursing Recruitment Incentive, Rural Incentive and Student Loan Forgiveness programs.
Licensed Practical Nurse Incentives

BIG things happen in this small place!

PEI is a tight knit community where you’ll get to know people quickly. With ambition and a big voice, you can make a difference here.

Live island style
When you live on an island, you are never more than a few minutes to the beach.

Island economy
 We’re leading the country in housing starts, population growth and wholesale trade.

Education
Our early learning and child care system is rated #1 in Canada.

“On days off, there are all kinds of things to do and see – beautiful walking trails and facilities. Geographically, we are blessed. I know you will absolutely love it.”

Darlene Aylward, RN
Moved to PEI to work at Community Hospital


Connect with our recruitment team!

Are you interested in pursuing a nursing career in Prince Edward Island? We’d love to hear from you!


Thank-you for your interest in working as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Prince Edward Island. For more information on this process, please refer to these resources

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    For information, contact healthrecruiter@gov.pe.ca or 902-620-3872.

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