Registered Nurse (Temporary Full-Time) - Complex Medical Needs School Support - Public Health & Children’s Developmental Services - 175140

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Registered Nurse - Complex Medical Needs School Support

Public Health & Children’s Developmental Services

Health PEI

Location – 223 Queen Street, Charlottetown

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

(Commencing Immediately until March 2027 with Possible Extension)

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 of an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

The Registered Nurse (Complex Medical Needs School Support) is responsible for facilitating the safe implementation of pediatric care plans for children and youth with highly complex medical needs within educational settings provincially across Prince Edward Island. The position serves as a clinical liaison between authorized healthcare providers, educational staff, families, Children with Complex Needs (CwCN) Program and community partners to support consistent communication, coordinated service delivery, and the safe implementation of medically necessary interventions. The Registered Nurse collaborates with invested parties to ensure care plans developed by pediatric care teams and authorized healthcare providers are effectively translated into school-based processes through consultation, training, competency validation, monitoring, and coordination of supports. The intent of the role is not to create or modify medical care plans, but rather to support implementation of physician-directed plans within educational settings through assessment, coordination of training, oversight, and ongoing support to school staff. Operationally, this position reports to the Children with Complex Needs Program under Public Health & Children’s Developmental Services but also works in collaboration with and receives clinical guidance from pediatric care teams and authorized healthcare providers.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Review medical care plans, and clinical recommendations provided by pediatric health care team and authorized healthcare providers;
• Assess school environments, staffing considerations, equipment requirements, and operational factors required for implementation of complex medical supports;
• Develop and coordinate training plans for student attendants, educational assistants, and other designated staff;
• Deliver nursing education related to student-specific medical procedures within RN scope and competency;
• Serve as the primary nursing contact regarding implementation of complex medical care plans within educational settings;
• Liaise with caregivers, pediatricians, pediatric specialists, pediatric care teams, authorized healthcare providers and allied health professionals regarding questions, concerns, and recommendations related to school-based implementation of medical supports;
• Monitor implementation of established medical care plans and identify safety concerns;
• Review incidents, near misses, and implementation challenges related to school-based medical supports;
• Track service utilization, training activities, and implementation outcomes; and
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing.
• Active or eligible for registration with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing and Midwifery.
• Obtain and maintain education credentials and certifications specific to practice area.
• Extensive pediatric nursing experience, including supporting children with complex medical needs and complex pediatric health conditions.
• Demonstrated experience providing education, training, and competency assessment.
• Extensive knowledge of complex pediatric health conditions and associated medical interventions
• Demonstrated knowledge of family-centered, culturally safe, and trauma-informed approaches to care, with the ability to establish supportive and trusting relationships with children, families, caregivers, and service providers
• Strong knowledge of professional nursing standards, privacy legislation, and risk management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within interdisciplinary teams and across health, education, and community sectors.
• Effective leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience navigating complex systems involving multiple service providers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic health documentation systems.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel provincially.

Other Qualifications:

• Pediatric Canadian Nursing Association Specialty Certification considered an asset.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification considered an asset.
• Experience working within Pediatric Services, School Health, or Community Health settings considered an asset.
• Bilingualism considered an asset.
• Experience in program development, quality improvement, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of educational environments and school-based supports.
• Experience with, but not limited to, tracheostomy care, enteral feeding, seizure management, catheterization, suctioning, and other specialized pediatric interventions
• Experience working with children with medical complexity and technology dependence.
• Ability to work flexible hours when operationally required.

Applicants are expected to complete the full length of this 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. 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: $39.52 - $49.37 per hour (RN2)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 hours Bi-weekly / 8 hr Days / Monday to Friday

Posting ID: 175140-0926QSTI

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.