Internationally Educated Nurses Bursary Program Reimbursement
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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. The 3,900 working hours associated with the RIS Agreement begin accruing on the day you sign the RIS, not the day you started your employment.
What fees are eligible for reimbursement?
| Type of Fee | Maximum Reimbursement Amount |
|---|---|
Immigration Costs on any of the following costs paid by you or your family members*:
| Up to a maximum of $8,165 Canadian Dollars |
| Registered Nurse - Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery (PEICNM) International Documents Processing Fee** | $125 Canadian Dollars (or as set by the College) |
| Licensed Practical Nurse - Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery (PEICNM) International Application Fee** | $350 Canadian Dollars (or as set by the College) |
| National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS) Fee | Up to a maximum of $750 Canadian Dollars |
| Transitional Education Support for the purchase of textbooks and equipment for required programs to meet educational requirements for your licence. | Up to a maximum of $500 Canadian Dollars |
| Total | $10,000 Canadian Dollars per IEN |
*Family as defined by Immigration Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
**The Colleges' International Documents Processing Fee and International Application Fee is set by the regulator. Therefore, the maximum cost is set by each college and may be subject to change.
Who is eligible to apply?
To be eligible for fee reimbursement, you must meet each of the following criteria:
- Currently working for an eligible PEI healthcare employer,
- Have registered with the Prince Edward Island College of Nursing & Midwifery (PEICNM),
- Have paid for all eligible IEN bursary fees on or after April 1, 2023, and
- All fees being submitted must be received within 6 months of the initial application approval date.
What do I need to complete the online form?
You will be asked to provide full identity and contact details and upload copies of the following documents:
- Proof of any fee payment - Official receipt(s) from any eligible costs incurred through the above listed immigration, PEICNM, NNAS, and Transitional Education Fees listed above, and
- PEICNM College Registration Number.
How will I receive payment?
- Once you submit the online form (complete with documents) a Program Officer from the Department of Health and Wellness will review your application.
- If the initial screening of your application appears to meet program eligibility criteria, the Program Officer from the Department of Health and Wellness will contact you with a tentative calculation and request your employer’s contact information to verify your employment.
- Your employer must sign and return an Employment Verification Form in order for your application to proceed to the next step.
- Once your employment has been verified as meeting the criteria for reimbursement, you will receive an email with a Vendor Form to be completed and returned with a void cheque. In a separate email you will receive a Return-in-Service Agreement for review and signature.
How do I apply to the IENB PEI Program?
Click the “Apply for reimbursement” link below to complete the application. You can expect to hear a response via email after submitting your application within 7-10 business days.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at healthworkforce@gov.pe.ca.