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Internationally Educated Nurses Bursary Program Reimbursement
If you are an Internationally Education Nurse (IEN) who has been hired by a PEI healthcare employer and has immigrated to PEI for work as a Registered Nurse, Provisional Class Registered Nurse, or a Licensed Practical Nurse, you may be eligible to be reimbursed on the fees listed in the below table. Use the online form below to apply for reimbursement and submit documentation. Note: You must sign and submit a 3,900 working hours Return in Service Agreement if you are approved for reimbursement through the program. What fees are eligible for reimbursement? Type of Fee Maximum Reimbursement...
Internationally educated nurses eligible for bursary
A new bursary for internationally educated nurses to cover fees associated with coming to work in Prince Edward Island is aimed at helping to eliminate financial barriers and draw more nurses to the province. The Internationally Educated Nurses Bursary Program will provide up to...
New funding for community-led initiatives to welcome and retain health care professionals
A new grant is available to help Island communities and organizations with initiatives to create a welcoming environment to attract and retain health care professionals. The Community Grant for the Retention of Health Care Professionals provides up to $2,500 for eligible projects...
Irish-trained physician finding opportunity on PEI
Dr. Padraig Casey is in the early stages of a medical career and raising a family life. He’s building them both on Prince Edward Island. Casey grew up in Ireland’s County Louth and received his medical training in Dublin. When the time came to enter into medical practice, he saw...
Request Inspection Online: Seasonal Agricultural Worker Accommodations
If an employer plans to provide housing for seasonal agricultural workers, the dwelling must be inspected prior to the workers arrival. In PEI, inspections are most often completed by an Environmental Health Officer (EHO) with Environmental Health. Inspections may also be completed by an approved third party. The dwelling must meet health and safety requirements prior to Service Canada processing the permit to hire seasonal agricultural workers. If your accommodation is ready, use the online form below to request an inspection. This form is also available to download in PDF format. What do I...
A Guide to Applying Gender and Diversity Analysis in Health
Women and Gender-Diverse People’s Health Section created A Guide to Applying Gender and Diversity Analysis (GDA) in Health for staff in the health sector.
Compendium of Research and Engagement Findings – Foundational work for the Health Strategy for Women and Islanders Who Are Gender Diverse
Compendium of Research and Engagement Findings – Foundational work the the Health Strategy for Women and Islanders Who Are Gender Diverse provides a summary of findings from the information gathering exercises and engagement activities during the development of 'A