Nurse Practitioner
Opportunities

NPs in PEI are playing a vital role in expanding access to primary care, strengthening continuity, and shaping integrated models of care.

Whether you’re interested in acute care, primary care, home care or a leadership position, our team will work with you to find an opportunity within our health system that suits your interests and life.

Why Health PEI?

Diverse Career Paths

PEI offers unique roles across our system, with a strong focus on professional development.

Professional Growth

Access to continuous learning and leadership opportunities to further develop your skills.

Impactful Work

The small, close-knit setting at Health PEI allows you to see the immediate difference you make, enhancing your sense of accomoplishment.

Meaningful Connections

Who you work with and the patients you support are your friends, family, and neighbors, creating a meaningful and rewarding environment.

Incentives

We offer several incentive programs for external candidates who are hired into eligible positions. Incentives may be stacked if the candidate and position meet all eligibility criteria. Additionally, relocation assistance may be available at the discretion of the Health PEI Hiring Manager for permanent hard-to-recruit positions.

Graduate NPs

$ 8,000
  • A graduate NP has less than 24 months of experience.
  • One time payment. 3,900 hour return-in-service.
  • Have accepted a 1.0 FTE or equivalent.
  • Up to $15,000 relocation assistant may be available.​
  • Additional rural incentive of $5,000 available for positions located outside of Charlottetown.
  • Additional Federal Student Loan incentive of up to $8,000 for positions located within Charlottetown.

Experienced NPs

$ 18,000
  • One time payment.
  • 1,950 hour return-in-service.
  • Have accepted a 1.0 FTE or equivalent.
  • Up to $15,000 relocation assistant may be available.​
  • Additional rural incentive of $5,000 available for positions located outside of Charlottetown.
  • Additional Federal Student Loan incentive of up to $8,000 for positions located within Charlottetown.

"PEI is proud to be among the leaders in Canada for NP scope of practice, and ranks as one of the top provinces for NPs per capita. To further support recruitment, Health PEI has introduced NP leadership roles that amplify NP voices and ensure strong professional advocacy. This momentum means it's an exciting time for skilled and passionate NPs to join our team."

Shannell MacKinnon, Director, Nurse Practitioner Clinical Practice and education

Patient Medical Homes

Work collaboratively! PEI is home to 18 Patient Medical Homes, which promote a modern approach to team-based primary care.

MH&A Redevelopment

PEI is committed to increasing access to mental health services with the implementation of new facilities and Atlantic Canada’s first MH&A Emergency Department.

CRNMPEI

See registration requirements to practice as an NP in Prince Edward Island.

Reach out to our Nursing Recruitment Team directly!