The Department of Health and Wellness offers 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.
Nursing Recruitment Incentive
Rural Incentive
Student Loan Incentive
Canada Student Loan Forgiveness
Learn more about provincial incentive program eligibility and return-in-service requirements below:
Apply though a single application form and be considered for multiple opportunities! Moving away from traditional job applications, this innovative approach empowers you to express your preferred areas of interest and enables us to seamlessly connect you with relevant opportunities.
Health PEI is responsible for the delivery of publicly funded health services in Prince Edward Island, operating health centres, public long-term care nursing facilities and community-based programs and services. Health PEI proudly employs more than 6,800 staff members.
Darlene Aylward, RN
Moved to PEI to work at a Community Hospital
The PEINU represents more than 1,350 Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners.
Find information on registration as a Registered Nurse on the island.
Browse our job board for currently vacant positions. Navigate to the “Nursing” tab to see more.
Our recruitment team would love to answer any questions about nursing opportunities and life on the Island.