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Licensed Practical Nurse

(Surgery / Restorative Care)

Health PEI

Location - Prince County Hospital, Summerside

Full-Time (100%) Temporary (UPSE) Position

(Commencing Immediately - September 2027)

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,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 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.

Duties

- 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
- Must demonstrate application of knowledge of client’s physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs
- Must have knowledge of chronic illnesses

Other Qualifications:

- Surgery/Restorative care experience is preferred.
- 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: 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 Chance board will serve to inform all other applicants of competition results.

Successful applicants are expected to complete the term of temporary assignment unless appointed to a permanent position.

Salary Range: $32.42 - $38.67 per hour

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

Posting ID: 174344-0726PCTI

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

📌 Licensed Practical Nurse (Summerside)
🏢 Health PEI
📍 Summerside