(2) Licensed Practical Nurse (Permanent Full-Time) - MSEH Nursing - 167181

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Health PEI

Location – Margaret Stewart Ellis Home, O’Leary

(2) Full-Time Permanent (UPSE) Positions

(Commencing Immediately)

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.

A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is a regulated health care professional who provides practical nursing services for the purposes of treating health conditions, promoting health, preventing illness and assisting individuals, families/partner in care, to achieve an optimal state of health.

LPNs working within Health PEI, take direction from a registered nurse or a duly qualified medical practitioner either orally or in writing, including telephone or electronic transmission.

They collaborate with other health care providers as a member of the clients-care team providing health care across the continuum of care. They function autonomously and are accountable professionals for all acts or omissions undertaken or occurring within the scope of their practice. The LPN provides nursing services for clients considered stable with predictable outcomes using the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

The LPNs is responsible for developing and maintaining their own professional competency, respecting the shared and unique competencies of other members of the health care team. The LPN provides holistic client-centred care, taking into consideration the client’s physical, emotional, spiritual and psychological health needs. The LPN participates in the accreditation process, and they participate in implementing strategic projects that improve care delivery to Islanders. LPNs reports to a variety of leadership positions. LPNs adhere to Health PEI policies, procedures, guideline and Medical Directives. The LPN practices according to the College of Licensed Practical Nurses of PEI Code of Ethics and Standards for Licensed Practical Nursing.

Duties:

• Administer medications, including oral, subcutaneous and inter-muscular injections.
• Manage and use monitoring equipment, recognizing abnormal results and seeking appropriate support and assistance when caring for the client, 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 – College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Prince Edward Island).
• Administers medications for stable patients with predictable outcomes according to Health PEI policies, procedures, and guidelines, with an understanding of the indications, side effects and related nursing concerns and actions, inclusive of solving order discrepancies.
• Complete and sign for narcotic counts where and when required.
• Complete independent double checks of high alert medication as one of two nursing professionals where required.
• Complete client 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, Patient Care Workers (PCW), Resident Care Workers (RCW), Graduate LPNs and LPN or PCW/RCW students.
• Provide and integrate the concepts of client’s care team as well updating clients, families and partners in care on an ongoing basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active or eligible for registration with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery.
• Demonstrated application of knowledge of client’s physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs, which includes clients with chronic illnesses.
• Demonstrated an alignment with health PEIs mission, vision and values, including honesty, integrity in personal and professional behaviour.
• Be capable of sustained physical activity.
• Must have a good previous work and attendance record.
• Current in CPR/BCLS, TLR, WHIMIS All Hazards Codes, and annual re-certifications, required.
• Demonstrated a professional presence and model behaviour.
• Knowledge of chronic illnesses is required.
• Must be able to work well independently and under supervision.
• Ability to work as a member of the clients care team (interdisciplinary team), requesting and accepting direction as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills.
• Able to provide physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual care to the client being cared for.

Other Qualifications:

• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

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

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.

Salary Range: $32.42 - $38.67 per hour (Level LPN)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 hours Bi-weekly / Rotating Shifts / Days / Nights / Weekends

Posting ID: 167181-0325MSPI-FHS

Closing Date: Friday, November 13, 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.