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Licensed Practical Nurse (Permanent Full Time) - Unit 3 - QEH - 174656
@ Health PEI
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Overview
Health PEI is hiring a full-time permanent Licensed Practical Nurse for Unit 3 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown. The role provides nursing care, treatments and procedures under Registered Nurse direction, and includes patient admission and discharge, vital signs and orientation of staff and students. The posting states a salary of $32.42 to $38.67 per hour, 75 hours biweekly on rotating shifts, and a closing date of October 18, 2026.
Pay:
$32.42–$38.67 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide nursing care and treatments under Registered Nurse direction
- Assist with patient admission and discharge
- Take and record vital signs
- Assist with pre- and post-procedure care
- Help maintain a safe, clean environment
Requirements summary:
- Completion of a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing program
- Active or eligible PEI College of Nursing & Midwifery registration
- Current CPR/BCLS, TLR and WHMIS training
- Knowledge of chronic illnesses
- Capable of sustained physical activity
- Recent acute medical experience preferred
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-02
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-02
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-08
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Nursing & personal care |
| Hours per week | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | PEI College of Nursing & Midwifery registration, CPR/BCLS, TLR |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Licensed Practical Nursing |
| Perks mentioned | Relocation assistance, Performance bonus |
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Health PEI
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Full company description
Health PEI is a crown corporation responsible for the operation and delivery of publicly funded health services in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The organization operates hospitals, health centres, public long-term care nursing facilities and community-based programs and services.
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Health PEI is a crown corporation responsible for the operation and delivery of publicly funded health services in Prince Edward Island, Canada. The organization operates hospitals, health centres, public long-term care nursing facilities and community-based programs and services.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 355 |
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Licensed Practical Nurse
(Unit 3)
Health PEI
Location – Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown
(1) Full-Time 100% Permanent (UPSE) Position
(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.
The Licensed Practical Nurse provides nursing care, performs various treatments and procedures, assists with the development and implementation of nursing care plans, and performs other related duties. The successful applicant will become a member of the team providing nursing care in Unit 3.
Duties include:
- assists in admission and discharge of patients;
- performs various treatments and procedures under the direction of a Registered Nurse according to nursing standards;
- attends to the patient’s physical needs;
- assists in maintain a safe, clean comfortable environment;
- assists with pre-procedure preparation and post-procedure care according to facility standards or as directed by a Registered Nurse;
- takes and records vital signs;
- assists with the orientation of staff and students;
- other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- successful completion of a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing Program;
- active or eligible for registration with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery
- demonstrate application of knowledge of client’s physical, psychosocial, emotional, and spiritual needs; which includes clients with chronic illnesses
- demonstrate an alignment with Health PEI’s Mission, Vision, and Values; including honesty and integrity in personal and professional behavior
- current in CPR/BCLS, TLR, WHIMIS All Hazards Codes, and annual recertifications required
- demonstrate a professional presence and model professional behavior
- knowledge of chronic illnesses required
- capable of sustained physical activity;
- a good previous work and attendance record;
Other Qualifications:
- preference will be given to applicants with recent acute medical experience;
- additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.
Important Notes:
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.
Salary Range: $32.42 - $38.67 per hour
Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 hours Bi-weekly / Rotating Shifts
Posting ID: 174656-0826QEPI
Closing Date: Wednesday October 18, 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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