Nurse Practitioner - Health PEI
Health PEI is seeking Nurse Practitioners to join multi-disciplinary teams across Prince Edward Island, with opportunities available in Primary Care, Long Term Care, Acute Care, and Mental Health and Addictions. Discover the countless reasons why being a Nurse Practitioner on PEI goes beyond just a picture-perfect lifestyle.
Who We Are:
A Remarkable Community - Prince Edward Island (PEI) is a place like no other. With its small, inviting communities and stunning natural beauty, PEI offers a quality of life that is second to none. Here you can take in the small-town ambiance and stunning beaches, enjoy short and scenic commutes to work, experience our vibrant and eclectic cultural scene, and live and learn in a place where safety and quality of education are the cornerstone of our province.
Beyond the iconic lighthouses and serene shores, you’ll find a workplace and experience as unique as the island itself. At Health PEI you'll find a world of possibilities that extend beyond conventional healthcare. Here, you'll have the chance to work in unique settings, explore diverse career paths with plenty of opportunities to progress, and work alongside kind and committed teammates who genuinely care about elevating the way we support thousands of islanders. In one of Canada's fastest-growing provinces, you can join us in redefining healthcare and ensuring a brighter, healthier future for our island and its people.
Duties will include:
- Perform comprehensive, focused health assessments including a health history and physical examination using a holistic framework and multiple assessment techniques relevant to a client’s stage of development, culture and health.
- Analyze client symptoms and assessment data by applying the principles of patho physiology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, demographics and relevant research; determine the need for, order, and interpret the results of relevant screening & diagnostic tests; discuss with and involve clients in decision making regarding their health, and in taking responsibility for their health.
- Systematically compare and contrast clinical, behavioral and diagnostic data to determine differential and working diagnosis.
- Provide direct guidance and counseling on health promotion and illness prevention strategies in accordance with client health status and needs, participate in the overall evaluation of the practice setting’s programs and services.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and community members to identify client population health needs and resources, and provide input as requested for community health programs.
- Ensure professional standards and clinical competence are reflected in all educational content taught by Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioners, and are demonstrated by nursing staff in the work unit and performing,
- This position may be required to work evenings and weekends,
- Other related duties as required.
What you’ll bring:
- Active or eligible for registration with the College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of Prince Edward Island.
- Have a Master’s Degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner or Graduation from or Completed the Requirements to Graduate from an Approved and recognized Nurse Practitioner Program.
- Critical thinking proficiency to assess, analyze, diagnose, select treatment, evaluate, and refer patients with common acute or chronic health conditions, or for health promotion/illness prevention.
- Good previous work and attendance record.
What we offer:
Salary: Ranging From$57.94/hour (NP Step-1) To $65.59/hour (NP Step- 6)
Hours: Full-Time, Temporary & Casual (PEINU) positions available
In addition to a competitive salary and a rewarding career where you can make a unique impact, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that meets the various needs of our diverse employees, including:
- Defined Pension Plan
- Training and Development Opportunities
- Medical, Dental, Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Online tools and resources for Mental Health support
- Employee and family assistance program; and
- Generous paid vacation days.
Recruitment Incentives:
The Department of Health and Wellness offers several incentive programs for external candidates who are hired into eligible positions. Incentives may be stacked if the candidate and position meet all eligibility criteria. Additionally, relocation assistance may be available at the discretion of the Health PEI Hiring Manager for permanent hard-to-recruit positions.
Nurse Practitioner Recruitment Incentive
- $8,000 for Nurse Practitioners with less than 24 months of experience.
- $18,000 for Nurse Practitioners with more than 24 months of experience.
Rural Incentive
- $5,000 for eligible positions outside of Charlottetown
Student Loan Incentive
- Up to $8,000 for positions within Charlottetown
- NP must have federal student loans and does not qualify for the Canada Loan Forgiveness Program due to their work location.
Canada Student Loan Forgiveness
- Up to $30,000 (over a maximum of 5 years) could be available for NPs working in a rural area. This is a federal program.
What’s next?
Once you apply, we’ll review your resume and contact you if we believe your skills and experience will make you successful in the role. If you are selected to move forward, the process will include one or more interviews and/or assessments and reference checks.
If this opportunity speaks to your experience and passion, please take a moment to share your interest with us through this short interest form: https://healthjobspei.ca/linkedin-contact-form/
Our Commitment to Inclusivity
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.