Registered Nurse (Temporary Full-Time) - Long Term Care - Wedgewood Manor - 174698

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Registered Nurse

Long Term Care

Health PEI

Location – Wedgewood Manor, Summerside

Temporary Full Time (PEINU) Position

(Commencing Immediately For 6 Months With Possible Extension)

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 successful applicant as a member of the Health Care Team assists in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to long- term care residents.

Duties include:

• Supervising of staff on an assigned shift and completion of assigned staff performance evaluations;
• Providing educational sessions and guidance to staff to ensure residents’ needs are met in accordance with long- term care philosophy and standards;
• Checking, administering, recording and maintaining adequate stock supply of medications;
• Providing individual care that meets needs of residents;
• Monitoring ongoing physical, social and spiritual needs of residents;
• Coordinating referral services with other health professionals to meet these needs; and,
• Other related RN duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, or a Diploma in Nursing with extensive experience
• Some nursing experience (1-3 yrs) with a combination of hospital and/or community setting
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
• Successful completion of all employer and facility required training
• Active or eligible for registration with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery
• Applicants must have adequate supervisory skills and the ability to deal effectively with staff, residents and their families, and various medical personnel and outside agencies.
• Must have comprehensive understanding of nursing care of older adults and be able to promptly and accurately assess rapidly changing conditions.
• Must have excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving skills and judgement.
• Understands and models a philosophy of person-centered care to residents, staff, and families

Other Qualifications:

• Experience working with cognitively impaired elders would be an asset.
• Additional relevant education and experience would be considered an asset.
• CNA certification in Gerontology would 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.

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

Salary Range: $39.52 - $49.37 per hour (RN2)
Bi-Weekly Hours: 75 Hours Bi-Weekly / Rotating Shifts
Posting ID: 174698-0826WMTI-FHS
Closing Date: Wednesday November 18, 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 http://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.