Licensed Practical Nurse (Temporary Part-Time 40%) - WH - 173610

Health PEI; Alberton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 53,000; Part time

Job summary

Health PEI is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse at Western Hospital, Alberton, in a part-time (40%) temporary position to commence immediately until January 1, 2027. The role provides basic nursing care, participates in care plans, and ensures infection control under RN supervision.

Applicants must have completed an approved LPN program, be eligible for PEI nursing registration, and possess strong time management, communication, and professional skills. Salary range $32.42–$38.67 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completed course of study for Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Active or eligible for PEI nursing registration.
• Ability to provide physical and emotional patient care.
• Demonstrate time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate good communication and judgment skills.
• Align with Health PEI’s Mission, Vision and Values.
• Current CPR/BCLS and annual recertifications.

Responsibilities

• Participate in education programs and staff meetings.
• Act as a preceptor to students and new practitioners.
• Recognize and respond to situations needing assistance from the health care team.
• Communicate effectively with the nursing and allied health care team.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Judgment skills

Patient care empathy

Professionalism

Education

LPN program completion

Licensed/registration eligible PEI College of Nursing & Midwifery

Job description

Open to the Public

Licensed Practical Nurse

(In-Patient)

Health PEI

Location – Western Hospital, Alberton

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

(Commencing Immediately until January 1, 2027)

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 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 the department. The Licensed Practical Nurse performs these duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Duties:

• Participate in education programs and staff meetings
• Act as a preceptor to students, beginning practitioners and practicing nurses by sharing specialized nursing experiences
• Recognize and respond to situations where other members of the health care team require assistance
• Participates, and effectively communicate with the nursing and allied health care team.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of an approved course of study for Licensed Practical Nurse.
• active or eligible for registration with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery;
• Able to deal effectively with patients by providing physical and emotional care.
• Demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate good communication and judgment skills
• 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 behavior
• Current in CPR/BCLS, TLR, WHIMIS All Hazards Codes and annual recertifications
• Demonstrate a professional presence and model professional behaviour
• Capable of sustained physical activity.
• Knowledge of chronic illnesses required
• A good previous work and attendance record.
• Additional relevant education and experience will be considered an asset.

Salary Range: $32.42 - $38.67 per hour

Bi-Weekly Hours: 30 hours Bi-Weekly / Rotating / 7.50- And 11.25-Hours Shifts / Every Second Weekend

Closing Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 4:00pm