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Find your next nursing career on the Island

Prince Edward Island is not just a place to work; it’s a place to thrive! Health PEI is seeking Nurse Practitioners to join multi-disciplinary teams across Prince Edward Island, with opportunities in Primary Care, Home Care, Long Term Care, Acute Care, and Mental Health and Addictions. Discover the countless reasons why being a Nurse Practitioner on PEI goes beyond just a picture-perfect lifestyle.

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Recruitment Incentives

The Department of Health and Wellness offers several incentive programs for external candidates who are hired into eligible positions. Incentives may be stacked if the candidate and position meet all eligibility criteria. Additionally, relocation assistance may be available at the discretion of the Health PEI Hiring Manager for permanent hard-to-recruit positions.

Nurse Practitioner Recruitment Incentive

  • $8,000 for Nurse Practitioners with less than 24 months of experience.
  • $18,000 for Nurse Practitioners with more than 24 months of experience.

Rural Incentive

  • $5,000 for eligible positions outside of Charlottetown

Student Loan Incentive

  • Up to $8,000 for positions within Charlottetown
  • NP must have federal student loans and does not qualify for the Canada Loan Forgiveness Program due to their work location

Canada Student Loan Forgiveness

  • Up to $30,000 (over a maximum of 5 years) could be available for NPs working in a rural area. This is a federal program .

Learn more about provincial incentive program eligibility and return-in-service requirements below:

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View Full Time Opportunities

Nurse Practitioners make a valuable difference in the lives of Islanders whether it is providing care to patients in our hospitals, comfort to seniors in our long-term care facilities, or assistance to families in one of our medical homes. Start the path to your new career today!

Permanent Opportunities

  • NP – Provincial, Primary Site: Prince County Hospital, Summerside
  • NP – Long Term Care, Montague & Souris
  • NP – Kings Primary Care, Montague
  • NP – Addictions Treatment Centre, Charlottetown
  • NP – West Prince Primary Care Network
  • NP – Primary Care Tignish
  • NP – Home Care Charlottetown
  • NP – Home Care O’Leary/Summerside
  • NP – Home Care Summerside

Temporary & Casual Opportunities

  • NP – Provincial Pain Clinic, Charlottetown
  • NP – Ambulatory Care, Summerside
  • NP – Community Mental Health & Addictions, Summerside
  • NP – Primary Care (Unaffiliated Prenatal / Wellbaby Clinic), Queens West
  • NP – Primary Care Access Clinic, Montague
  • NP – Geriatric Home Care/Fracture Liaison, Charlottetown
  • NP – Primary Care Tyne Valley
  • NP – NICU Charlottetown
  • NP – Casual, Kings Primary Care Network

Additional opportunities like temporary or casual positions can be found by:

  • Visiting our provincial job board
  • Click “Health PEI Jobs Open to the Public”
  • Search “Nurse Practitioner” (with quotations)

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The Healthcare Landscape.

Health PEI is responsible for the delivery of publicly funded health services in Prince Edward Island, operating health centres, public long-term care nursing facilities and community-based programs and services. Health PEI proudly employs more than 6,800 staff members.

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“I’ve been impressed with how PEI has embraced the role of nurse practitioners, an important component of primary health care in the province. It’s the perfect place to advance your career and enjoy work-life balance.”

Melinda Ells, NP NP on Prince Edward Island since 2012

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Patient Medical Homes

Patient medical homes have been formed at five Island primary care locations, beginning the shift in primary health care from solo family practices to collaborative health care and better access to care for Islanders. 

Patient Medical Homes deliver team-based care through a model that has been developed and endorsed by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC).

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Mental Health & Addictions Redevelopment Project

PEI’s Mental Health and Addictions Services are currently undergoing a redevelopment and expansion and it is anticipated this will include the introduction of new Nurse Practitioner positions over the next five years.

“Our community-first approach to providing meaningful mental health and addictions care is about more than bricks and mortar. By working together with health care providers and community partners, we will ensure that every Islander experiencing mental health and addictions challenges − as well as the loved ones who support them − has access to the programs and services they need in a timely manner” – Hon. Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island

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Transition to Practice Program

The program supports newly graduated nurses employed at Health PEI throughout their first year of practice and beyond.

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College of Registered Nurses & Midwives

Find information on registration as a Registered Nurse on the Island.

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Current Available Opportunities

Browse our currently listed Nurse Practitioner job opportunities.

Ready to take the next step?

Our recruitment team would love to answer any questions about nursing opportunities and life on the Island.

Thank-you for your interest in working as a Nurse Practitioner in Prince Edward Island. For more information on this process, please refer to these resources

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The College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of Prince Edward Island (CRNMPEI) would like to assist internationally educated nurses (IENs) who are considering living and working in Prince Edward Island. Our team is here to support you through the application process for registration and licensure, to ensure that process is as seamless and efficient as possible. There are a number of steps in the application process and it is important to take your time and be thorough to ensure you have completed everything, as we cannot make a decision on your application until we receive all required documents. Remember we are just an email or phone call ( 902 368 3764 or toll free 1 844 843 3933 ) away if you need help.

Nursing in PEI

Types of nurses in prince edward island.

There are three categories of nurses in Prince Edward Island: licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs), and nurse practitioners (NPs). Provincial law protects the title ‘nurse’, and only those registered and licensed in one of these three categories can call themselves a ‘nurse’ and use the designation of ‘LPN’, ‘RN’, or ‘NP’. The College of Licensed Practical Nurses of Prince Edward Island regulates the practice of LPNs, while The College of Registered Nurses and Midwives of Prince Edward Island (CRNMPEI), regulates the practice of RNs and NPs.

While the overall goal of nursing is to promote optimum health and prevent illness, the roles and responsibilities of RNs and NPs differ. These differences are based on provincial law as well as individual nurses’ initial and ongoing education, experience, and professional development. In their work settings, nurses practice together and with other healthcare providers to ensure quality care. In some situations, the roles and responsibilities of nurses may overlap. More information about the scope of practice of RNs and NPs can be found in the PEI Registered Nurses Regulations .

Nursing Jobs in PEI

Currently there are jobs available in PEI for RNs and NPs. Please visit the PEI Government website, Department of Recruitment and Retention for further information about living and working in PEI.

Why register with CRNMPEI?

To practice as an RN or NP in PEI, you must be registered with CRNMPEI. Please note that if you wish to move to another province in Canada, you must apply to the regulatory authority in that province before being permitted to work there. Here is a list of the regulatory bodies for registered nurses in Canada . Click here for the IEN Registration Process.  The steps are outlined in the next tab for internationally educated nurses who wish to become RNs in our province. 

Again, welcome to our website and we look forward to assisting you with the process of becoming registered to work in Prince Edward Island.

To find the Registration application form for internationally educated nurses, go to the Applicant portal.

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    Additionally, relocation assistance may be available at the discretion of the Health PEI Hiring Manager for permanent hard-to-recruit positions. LPN Recruitment Incentive. $5,000 for eligible positions Island-wide. Rural Incentive. $5,000 for eligible positions outside of Charlottetown.

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    Additionally, relocation assistance may be available at the discretion of the Health PEI Hiring Manager for permanent hard-to-recruit positions. Nurse Practitioner Recruitment Incentive. $8,000 for Nurse Practitioners with less than 24 months of experience. $18,000 for Nurse Practitioners with more than 24 months of experience.

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    Health PEI is responsible for the delivery of publicly funded health services in Prince Edward Island. The organization operates hospitals, health centres, public long-term care nursing facilities and community-based programs and services. Health PEI's primary goals are to: provide Islanders with safe, quality, person-centered care and services;

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