Licensed Practical Nurse (Temporary Part-Time 60%) - Inpatient Mental Health - PCH - 174967

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Health PEI

Location – Inpatient Mental Health, Prince County Hospital, Summerside

Part-Time 60% Temporary (UPSE) Position

(Commencing Immediately for 1 Year 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 incumbent will assist and provide, under supervision, basic nursing care for patients on the Inpatient Mental Health Unit. The incumbent is required to work independently under the direction of the Clinical Leader and Nurse Manager.

Duties will include:

• meeting the physical, psychological, spiritual, emotional and sociological needs of patients;
• completing bio/socio/psycho assessments (i.e., mental status exams, suicide risk assessments, physical health assessments, etc.)
• collaborating with the RN to implement, assess, and evaluate the plan of care
• preparing, administering and recording use of oral medication;
• transcribing physician's orders as required;
• providing effective communication thorough charting as well as written and verbal reports;
• implementing programs of daily living;
• implementing behavioural management techniques;
• capable of performing sterile and non-sterile techniques;
• providing guidance to non-professional staff;
• other related duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have successful completion of a recognized Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
• Active or eligible for registration with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery
• 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 behaviour
• Current CPR/BCLS, TLR, WHMIS All Hazards Codes, and annual recertifications
• Demonstrate a professional presence and model professional behaviour
• Knowledge of chronic illnesses required
• Must have a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with patients, family and staff.
• Must be capable of sustained physical activity and physical ability to complete personal care.
• Must have a good previous work and attendance record.

Other Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a psychiatric setting would be an asset.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.
• Advanced Code White training will be considered and asset.
• In the interest of patient care, this position is open to male applicants or those identifying as such.

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.

Applicants are expected to complete the full length of this assignment unless appointed to a permanent position

Salary Range: $32.42 - $38.67 per hour
Bi-Weekly Hours: 45 Hours Bi-Weekly / Rotating 12-hour Shifts / Days / Evenings / Nights / Weekends
Posting Id: 174967-0926PCTI
Closing Date: Thursday November 12, 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.