Open to the Public Registered Nurse Specialty Inpatient / Outpatient Services Maternal Child Care Unit – Primarily Obstetrics Health PEI Location - Prince County Hospital, Summerside Part time (50%) Temporary (PEINU) Position
(Commencing Immediately – December 2026)
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 cooperative 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,perspectivesand backgrounds that a diverse,equitableand 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 authenticselvesto work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI abettermore 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,languageor 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 nurse, as a member of the Health Care Team, assists with the assessment, planning,



implementation and evaluation of nursing care to promote the achievement and maintenance of each patient's optimal level of health and function; develops and maintains a high level of competency to meet the standards of nursing practice; promotes interdisciplinary team work with other professionals; performs related and allied duties, including committee participation, which contributes to the orderly and efficient operation of the department. The Maternal Child Care Unit is a combination of services including labour and delivery, mother-baby care, NICU and pediatrics; as such this position requires flexibility to work in at least three of the four areas. This position requires a great deal of critical thinking skills, decision-making ability and knowledge application specific to pediatric services.
Duties Include: Demonstrate honesty, integrity, resilience and ethical decision making; align decisions with the organizational mission, vision, values and evidence; Participate in education programs and staff meetings.
Demonstrate a professional presence and model professional behavior; Act as a mentor and/or preceptor to students, beginning practitioners and practicing nurses by sharing specialized nursing experiences
Provide direct care to patients and ensure the delivery of patient care utilizes evidence informed nursing practice; Educate and verify that the patient has and understands essential information and skills to be active participants in their own care
Assess and plan patient care in collaboration with the health care team; Uses critical thinking to evaluate patient care in a timely manner; Monitor the effectiveness of patient care in collaboration and consultation with other members of the health team
Build and support teams by fostering collaboration and cooperation to achieve results; gather information, encourage open exchange of information and use quality evidence to influence action; create a climate of continuous improvement and innovation through ideas,



evidence influenced practices and emerging trends
Provide professional leadership and be accountable for competent, ethical and safe practices; establish and communicate clear and meaningful expectations and outcomes; hold themselves and others accountable for results
Recognize and respond to situations where other members of the health care team require assistance
Participate in the analysis, development, implementation and evaluation of practice and policy that guide delivery of care
Build partnerships, effectively communicate, nurture trust and model transparency
Minimum Qualifications: Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, or a Diploma in Nursing with extensive experience
Some nursing experience (1-3 yrs)
Obtain and maintain education in clinical
Current CPR and NRP are required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire.
Active or eligible for registration with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing and Midwifery
The successful applicant must have a good previous work and attendance record.
Other Qualifications: Two years of acute care experience or one year in pediatrics, mother-baby care, labour and delivery, or NICU is preferred.
FHS, PALS, ACORN, Pediatric certification and peri-natal nursing certification would be considered assets.
Additional relevant education and experience would be considered an asset.
Important Notes: Please Note: Pleaseensurethe application clearlydemonstrateshow 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.
Applicants are expected to complete the full length of this assignment unless appointed to a permanent position.
Salary Range: $39.52 - $49.37per hour (RN2)
Bi-WeeklyHours: 37.5 Hours Bi-Weekly / Rotating 11.25-Hour Shifts and Every Second Weekend
ClosingDate: Tuesday November 10, 2026 at 4:00pm

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📌 Registered Nurse (Temporary Part-Time 50%) - Specialty Inpatient/Outpatient Services - Maternal Chil (Newfoundland and Labrador)
🏢 Health PEI
📍 Newfoundland and Labrador