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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.

Advance your career. Be supported by members of the health care community. Play a role in shaping the future of our health care system.

Nursing Opportunities

We’re seeking caring, dedicated, forward thinking nurses who value quality of life and personal growth
opportunities to join our team. 

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Nursing Recruitment Incentive

  • $8,000 for Registered Nurses
  • Permanent and Temporary HealthPEI positions 50% Full-time-equivalent (FTE) or greater 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 RNs with less than 24 months of experience
  • A 1,950 working hour return-in-service agreement is required for RNs with greater than 24 months of experience

Rural Incentive

  • $5,000 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 clearly demonstrate that they are NOT eligible for Canada Student Loan Forgiveness
  • 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.
Graduate Nurse Incentives
Experienced Nurse Incentives

Try one of our new Float Nurse positions!

Explore different communities and become a valued team member at multiple facilities. Meet new people and put your broad range of skills to work in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Apply below!

  • Margaret Stewart Ellis Home (Primary), Community Hospital (Secondary)
  • Summerset Manor (Primary), Prince County Hospital (Secondary)
  • Colville Manor (Primary), Souris Hospital (Secondary)
  • Riverview Manor (Primary), Kings County Memorial Hospital
  • Prince Edward Home (Primary), QEH (Secondary)
  • Wedgewood Manor (Primary), Prince County Hospital (Secondary)
  • Maplewood Manor (Primary), Western Hospital (Secondary)
  • Beach Grove Home (Primary), QEH (Secondary)

“With a tele-rounding program, we are on the cutting edge of health care technology. I’m getting experience here that I wouldn’t get at any other facility in Canada.” 

Andrew Fudge, RN, Western Hospital
Moved from Newfoundland after graduation in 2017

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

Nursing Opportunities


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

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