Open to the Public

Registered Nurse

Community Based Services

Health PEI

Location – Community Mental Health & Addictions East, Montague

With travel to Souris

Temporary Part Time (70%) PEINU Position

Commencing Immediately Until September 2027 with Possible Extension

Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes and 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 setting 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.

This is a professional nursing position responsible for patients participating in the Outpatient Withdrawal Management and Opioid Agonist Program. The incumbent acts as a member of an interdisciplinary team.

Duties will include:

- Complete initial and on-going client assessments including substance use history, suicide risk assessment, and Best Possible Medication History (BPMH);




- Assess and screening intake referrals and client assessment for most appropriate service and make professional recommendations to MH&A; services;
- Responding appropriately to emergency calls or clients in a crisis situation;
- Providing internal/external consultation as required within a multi-disciplinary team and to various agencies in the community;
- Provide education and support to clients in individual and group format;
- Involvement in staff training, workshops and education sessions to professionals and providing psycho-educational sessions to groups and organizations regarding mental health topics and issues;
- Providing Recovery Based, Client/Family Focused, Trauma Informed Care;
- Provide individual and group counselling
- Educate clients on harm reduction strategies;
- In collaboration with the attending physician, coordinate clinics and maintenance for clients in the Opioid Agonist Therapy and Outpatient Withdrawal Management Programs;
- Maintain appropriate electronic and written records and case recordings as part of case management process; and,
- Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing, or a Diploma in Nursing with extensive experience in clinical area may be considered




- Some nursing experience (1-3 yrs) with a combination of hospital and/or community setting
- Obtain and maintain education credentials and certifications specific to practice area
- Active or eligible for registration with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery
- Possess a solid knowledge of chemical dependency and substance use
- Strong interpersonal, problem solving and individual and group communication skills
- Have a good previous work and attendance record
- Must have the ability to work effectively as a reliable member of a team; to work independently with minimal supervision; and to adapt to a changing, evolving environment.
- Knowledge of the DSM-5, Mental Health Act, Criminal Code Review Board and crisis intervention in a mental health setting is required.
- Knowledge and experience using the Telus EMR would be considered an asset
- Must have a class 4 Driver's license or willing to obtain
- The successful applicant must provide satisfactory criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening prior to beginning employment.

Other Qualifications:

- Previous experience in mental health and substance use nursing would be considered an asset;
- Training in suicide risk assessment, violence risk assessment, and Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) is considered an asset
- Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Salary Range: $39.52 - $49.37 per hour

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75Hours Bi-Weekly / Days / Evening and Weekends May be Required.

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

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