Licensed Practical Nurse (Temporary Part-Time 50%) - Unit 5 - Queen Elizabeth Hospital - 175394

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Unit 5 - Pediatrics

Health PEI

Location - Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Charlottetown

Part-Time (50%) Temporary (UPSE) Position

(Commencing Immediately to November 9, 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) practices as a member of a multi-disciplinary team providing quality nursing care based on the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The LPN performs these duties under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other qualified medical practitioner. The LPN provides basic nursing care necessary for the comfort and well-being of the patient; performs various treatment procedures; participates in the development and implementation of the nursing care plan; applies Infection Control techniques; and performs other related and allied duties which contribute to the orderly and efficient operation of unit 5. The successful applicant will become a member of the team providing nursing care to children and families on Unit #5 in a family centered care environment. Unit 5 is an acute care unit serving children and their families with a wide variety of needs including medical, surgical, as well as oncology and ambulatory care.

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;
• Successful completion of the Pharmacology, Medication Administration and Health Assessment Courses;
• Current in CPR/BCLS, TLR, WHIMIS All Hazards Codes, and annual recertifications
• 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
• Demonstrate a professional presence and model professional behavior
• Recent acute care medical/surgical care experience is required;
• Demonstrated ability to work in partnership with children and families;
• The successful applicant will be expected to completed education on multiple pediatric learning modules and other education as necessary
• A good previous work and attendance record;
• Capable of sustained physical activity.

Other Qualifications:

• recent acute care pediatric experience is preferred.
• considerable pediatric acute care experience required
• additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

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.

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
Bi-Weekly Hours: 37.5 Hours Bi-Weekly / 12 hr days / nights rotation, alternate weekends
Posting ID: 175394-1026QETI
Closing Date: Thursday November 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.

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.