Registered Nurse (Temporary Full-Time) - Public Health Nursing - 175171

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Registered Nurse

Community Based Services

Public Health Nurse

Health PEI

Location – Public Health Nursing, O’Leary

Full-Time (100%) Temporary (PEINU) Positions

(Commencing December 1, 2026 until December 1, 2027 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 of an inclusive workplace and healthcare system.

The Public Health Nurse is a member of a multi-disciplinary team emphasizing prevention, health promotion, health education, and early identification of individuals or populations at risk. The Public Health Nurse works with individuals, families, groups, and the community to provide services across the lifespan and within a variety of settings.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• providing comprehensive service delivery in the areas of maternal/newborn health, infant and preschool health, school health, family health, communicable disease control/surveillance, immunization, injury prevention, chronic disease prevention, and health promotion;
• providing health education and promotion, counseling, and referral to individuals, families and community groups by adapting to their needs, lifestyle, culture, and socio-economic situations;
• assessing, planning, initiating, and evaluating appropriate interventions for clients; supporting clients and their families to take responsibility for management of their own health needs;
• fostering positive working relationships with colleagues, the public, other service providers, and community agencies;
• maintaining appropriate records, observations, interventions and outcomes; preparing reports and statistical information. This includes mastery of ISM documentation procedures;
• participating in the development of relevant protocols, policies and procedures, contributing to continuous quality improvement of public health nursing programs;
• participating in committees and working groups; and contributing to the professional development and continued education activities of other staff members;
• acting in a preceptor/mentor role for new staff members and students as required;
• some evening and weekend work may be required.
• participating in emergency response training in support of disaster preparedness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing, or a Diploma in Nursing with extensive experience in clinical area may be considered
• Some nursing experience (1-3 yrs) with a combination of hospital and/or community setting
• Obtain and maintain education credentials and certifications specific to practice area
• Active or eligible for registration with the Prince Edward College of Nursing and Midwifery.
• Experience in public health, community, maternal/newborn, or pediatric nursing;
• Successful completion of PEI's Immunization Competency Module is expected within one month of hire.
• Possess a valid driver license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• A good previous work and attendance record.
• Proficiency working in a computerized environment with various software programs is an asset.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.
• Experience in public health, community, maternal/newborn, or pediatric nursing is preferred.

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in public health, community, maternal/newborn, or pediatric nursing.

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

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: $39.52 - $49.37 per hour (RN2)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 hours Bi-weekly / 8 hr Days / Monday to Friday / Evenings and Weekends as Required

Posting ID: 175171-0926PHTI

Closing Date: Tuesday, November 13, 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.