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Licensed Practical Nurse

Medical / Palliative / Telemetry Care

Health PEI

Location - Prince County Hospital, Summerside

Full-Time Permanent (UPSE) Position

(Commencing Immediately)

Are you ready to make meaningful connections and drive impact in a growing healthcare organization? At Health PEI, we offer more than a job - we’re inviting you to join a dynamic workplace committed to creating meaningful changes. From hospitals to community care and beyond, you’ll play a pivotal role in attracting top-tier health professionals and building a workforce that supports the evolving needs of Prince Edward Island. With access to training and development resources, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative environment, this is your chance to thrive while making a real difference in the lives of others. If you’re passionate about shaping the future of healthcare, we want to hear from you.

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is significant for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.





The Licensed Practical Nurse provides basic nursing care necessary for the comfort and well-being of the patient; performs various treatment procedures; participates in the development and implementation of the nursing care plan; applies Infection Control techniques; and performs other related and allied duties which contribute to the orderly and efficient operation of the departments.

The Licensed Practical Nurse performs these duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

- Participate in education programs and staff meetings
- Act as a preceptor to students, beginning practitioners and practicing nurses by sharing specialized nursing experiences
- Recognize and respond to situations where other members of the health care team require assistance
- Participates, and effectively communicate with the nursing and allied health care team.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Active or eligible for registration with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery
- Must be capable of sustained physical activity.
- Must have successful completion of the Pharmacology, Medication Administration and Health Assessment.
- Must have a good previous work and attendance record.
- Current in CPR, TLR, WHIMIS All Hazards Codes, and annual re-certifications
- Demonstrate application of knowledge of client’s physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs; which includes clients with chronic illnesses
- Knowledge of chronic illnesses required

Other Qualifications:

- Acute care experience is preferred.




- Demonstrate honesty and integrity which aligns with the organizational mission, vision, and values.
- Demonstrate a professional presence and model professional behavior;
- Additional relevant education and experience would be considered an asset.

Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. The successful candidate will be the only individual receiving written notification of competition results. The "Notification of Successful Candidates" list posted on the Employment Opportunity board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

External Candidates may be eligible to receive a $5,000 Nursing Incentive, a $5,000 Rural Incentive and Relocation Assistance.

Salary Range: $32.42 - $38.67 per hour

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly / Rotating Shifts.

Posting ID: 175270-1026PCPI

Closing Date: Tuesday November 10, 2026 at 4:00pm

Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.

📌 Licensed Practical Nurse (Permanent Full-Time) - Medical/Palliative/Telemetry Care - Prince County Hospital - 175270 (Summerside)
🏢 Health PEI
📍 Summerside