Licensed Practical Nurse (Temporary Part-Time 40%) - Beach Grove Home - 172679

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Health PEI

Location – Beach Grove Home, Charlottetown

Part-Time (40%) Temporary (UPSE) Position

Commencing Immediately until January 10, 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 (LPN), under the direction of a Registered Nurse, provides nursing care necessary for the comfort and well-being of the residents/patients. The LPN provides nursing care using a problem-solving, person-centered approach. The LPN practices as a collaborative member of an inter-disciplinary team providing quality nursing care based on the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The LPN is responsible for developing and maintaining his/her own professional competence.

Duties will include:

• Providing and/or assisting with the personal hygiene, elimination needs, and the daily activities of patients;
• Organizing, setting priorities and performing the basic care procedures according to the patient care plan (bed making, mobilization, physical exercises, temperature, pulse and respiration, blood pressure and oxygen sat, basic catheter and colostomy care, enemas, etc.);
• Documenting the patient care activities consistent with policy and system requirements;
• Responding to the patient call system and collaborating with other nursing providers to plan for and meet the specific patient total care needs (physical, emotional, spiritual);
• Assisting patients with meals and other dietary supplements as required;
• Monitoring and recording patient intake and output according to the patient care plan;
• Assisting with admission, discharge, transfer and post-mortem care, and identifying patient belongings with accuracy;
• Assisting in the care of equipment and supplies used in the provision of patient care;
• Maintaining respectful working relationships with all employees and demonstrating respectful and confidential interactions with patient’s families and the community;
• Performing other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an approved course of study for Licensed Practical Nurses.
• Possess a valid license with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery.
• Demonstrate good communication and judgment skills.
• Able to provide physical, psycho-social, emotional and spiritual care to the residents.
• Demonstrate an alignment with Health PEI’s mission, vision, and values; including honesty and integrity in personal and professional behaviour
• Current CPR/BCLS, TLR, WHMIS All Hazard Codes and annual recertifications
• Demonstrate a professional presence and model professional behaviour
• Knowledge of chronic illnesses required
• Able to work well under supervision as well as independently, when required.
• Capable of sustained physical activity.
• Have a good work and attendance record.
• Previous experience working with a geriatric population would be an asset.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Other Qualifications:

• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

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: $32.42 – $38.67 per hour
Bi-Weekly Hours: 30 Hours Bi-Weekly / 8 Hour Days / Evenings / Every 2nd Weekend
Posting ID: 172679-0326BGTI
Closing Date: Monday November 16, 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.