Licensed Practical Nurse (Temporary Full-Time) - Unit 2 - QEH - 175345

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Licensed Practical Nurse

(Unit 2)

Health PEI

Location – Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown

Full-Time Temporary (UPSE) Position

(Commencing Immediately until December 2027 with Possible Extension)

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, 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 2.

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 patients’ 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 Assistant Program;
• active or eligible for registration with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery;
• must have Health Assessment, Pharmacology and Medication Administration;
• demonstrate application of knowledge of client’s physical, psychosocial, emotional and spiritual needs
• 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
• demonstrate a professional presence and model professional behavior
• knowledge of chronic illnesses required
• a good previous work and attendance record;
• capable of sustained physical activity.

Other Qualifications:

• recent acute care experience and medical-surgical experience is preferred
• additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

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

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: 175345-1026QETI
Closing Date: Wednesday November 25, 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.