After many years working in the fast-paced environment of a surgical unit, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Tonya Crosby never imagined she would find joy working in palliative care. “I didn’t know much about the Provincial Palliative Care Centre (Centre) or the Provincial...
Vanessa Carragher, a passionate physiotherapist at Prince County Hospital in Summerside, loves the multifaceted nature of her profession. "One day I might be helping someone recover from surgery," she explains, "while another could involve guiding someone with heart or lung...
A chat with Kristine Heer, ECG Technician, Clinical Lead at Prince County Hospital and ECG technician Mindy Bryan Electrocardiograph technicians, also known as ECG techs, capture crucial snapshots of the heart's activity, providing doctors with essential information for...
“I’ve helped many people who have walked through the doors at the Prince County Hospital (PCH), and that’s why I like it, to try and ease the stress and fear some people have. I find it very meaningful,” said Geri Grant, a 27-year PCH hospital volunteer. Volunteers complement the...
The PEI Allied Health Incentive Program provides incentives to experienced Allied Health Professionals to fill designated hard to recruit vacancies within Health PEI. Eligibility Which professions are eligible for the Allied Health Incentive Program? Medical Laboratory...
Nursing and midwifery students in their final year of schooling can expedite the hiring process by expressing interest in working in Health PEI facilities. Students can express interest in various care areas with full-time, part-time, and casual employment options. If you are currently employed as a student or have had educational placements with Health PEI, you may not have to be interviewed (please inquire with Health PEI's Talent Acquisition Team if this applies to you). If you are new to Health PEI, you will be contacted for an interview. By expressing interest through this form, it does...
The Family Medicine Residency Program is a two-year program that provides training in family medicine in Prince Edward Island to medical students who have completed their four-year medical degree. Once students enter the program, they are referred to as medical residents. What...
“I did my training and started my career in Ontario, where I had consistent access to consult with specialists,” said Amber Johnston, a nurse practitioner in Charlottetown. “And while I had access here on PEI for referrals, what I was missing was a less formal way of just getting...
A Day in the Life of a Medical Radiation Therapist “We are all very passionate and friendly here,” said Kristy Peters, medical radiation therapist at the PEI Cancer Treatment Centre. “You can often hear us on the intercom while patients are receiving their treatment, and we do...