Licensed Practical Nurse (Temporary Full-Time) - Hemodialysis - 175142

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Specialty Outpatient Services - Hemodialysis

Health PEI

Location – Souris Hospital, Souris

Part-Time (60%) Temporary (UPSE) Position

(Commencing Immediately until November 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 LPN functions as a member of the dialysis team providing care to hemodialysis patients considered stable with predictable outcomes by applying nursing knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solving skills consistent with educational preparation. The purpose of this position is to provide high quality dialysis care to clients in end stage renal disease while emphasizing and maximizing patient independence and self-care.

Duties will include:

• Performs the initial and ongoing practical nursing assessment and procedures of hemodialysis patients with stable defined health challenges and predictable health outcomes.
• Teaching necessary skills to patients and families living with Chronic Renal Disease to promote independence and self-care.
• Ensures function and safety of dialysis equipment.
• Performs medication administration with hemodialysis patient with stable health challenges and predictable outcomes
• Ensures a fully equipped clinic is maintained by ordering dialysis supplies, maintaining inventory and ensuring dialysis equipment is maintained and functioning appropriately.
• Prepares and transports equipment, supplies, and other specimens for lab analysis as required.
• Obtains up-to-date information regarding technological advances.
• Participates in the provision of a supportive patient and family centered care environment by establishing and maintaining effective communication and decision-making by patients/clients and their families.
• Fostering a positive working relationship with members of the health care team, other service providers, hospitals, community agencies and the public; and
• Other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must have successful completion of a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing Program including medication administration theory and practicum.
• Active or eligible for registration with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery.
• Applicants must have successfully completed the Hemodialysis 6-week full-time training program or be willing to complete this training at the next available training date.
• Thorough knowledge and proficiency in physical assessments and knowledge in management of chronic disease clients is required.
• Demonstrated ability and commitment to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in dealing with clients and families.
• Sound knowledge base and technical skills must be accompanied by an ability to be caring, compassionate, sensitive, have personal resilience and an ability to function well in stressful situations.
• Demonstrated interest and skills in client education and problem solving.
• Applicants must have access to reliable transportation.
• 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
• Demonstrate a professional presence and model professional behavior
• Capable of sustained physical activity.
• The successful applicant must have a good previous work and attendance record.

Other Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to applicants with current hemodialysis training or certification.
• Minimum two years’ recent experience in an acute care setting is required
• Experience in critical care or emergency nursing will be considered an asset.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Please Note: The priority of this position is the provision of dialysis nursing care at Souris Hospital, Souris; however, the successful candidate may be employed in other provincial dialysis units as required. Travel to other Counties may be required. Access to reliable transportation is required.

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.

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

Salary Range: $32.42 - $38.67 per hour (UPSE)
Bi-Weekly Hours: 45 Hours Bi-Weekly / Shifts Are Primarily 12-Hour Shifts Monday Through
Friday / 8-Hour Shifts, Evenings and Weekends May Be Required to Meet
Operation / Service Requirements.
Posting ID: 175142-0926SHTI
Closing Date: Friday November 27, 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.