29 Oct
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Health PEI
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Souris
Open to the Public Licensed Practical Nurse Health PEI Location – Colville Manor, Souris Part-Time (80%) 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 setting, 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 important 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 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 department. The Licensed Practical Nurse performs these duties under the direct supervision and in collaboration with a Registered Nurse. Duties will include but not limited to:
- Administer medications; including oral, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections
- Manage and use monitoring equipment, recognizing abnormal results and seeking appropriate support and assistance when caring for the patient, recognizing when it is beyond their scope.
- Perform venipunctures when required.
- Change IV solution bags (non-medicated).
- Practice according to Medication Administration Standards (Practice Directive –Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery).
- Complete and sign for narcotic counts where and when required.
- Complete independent double checks of high alert medications as one of two nursing professionals where required.
- Complete patient health assessments, which include a comprehensive head to toe physical assessment using observation, interviewing, inspection, palpitation and auscultation.
- Use critical thinking skills and demonstrate a greater use of autonomy in practice.
- Delegate to and guide Resident Care Workers (RCW), Graduate LPNs and LPN/RCW students.
- Provide and integrate the concepts of clients care team as well as updating patients, families and partners in care on an ongoing basis. Minimum
Qualifications:
- Successful completion of an approved course of study for Licensed Practical Nurses.
- Possess a valid license with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery.
- Demonstrate good communication and judgment skills.
- Able to provide physical, psycho-social, emotional and spiritual care to the residents.
- Demonstrate an alignment with Health PEI’s mission, vision,
and values; including honesty and integrity in personal and professional behaviour
- Current CPR/BCLS, TLR, WHMIS All Hazard Codes and annual recertifications
- Demonstrate a professional presence and model professional behaviour
- Knowledge of chronic illnesses required
- Able to work well under supervision as well as independently, when required.
- Capable of sustained physical activity.
- Have a good work and attendance record.
- Previous experience working with a geriatric population would be an asset.
- Additional relevant education and experience will 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. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. 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: 60 Hours Bi-Weekly / 8 and 12 Hr. Shifts / Days / Evenings / Nights / Weekends Posting ID: 175312-1026CMPI Closing Date: Thursday November 12, 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.
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