Experienced Nurse Practitioners - Nursing Recruitment Incentive Program
The PEI Nursing Recruitment Incentive Program provides incentives to experienced Nurse Practitioners to fill designated hard-to-recruit vacancies within Health PEI.
Eligibility:
Who is eligible for the PEI Nursing Recruitment Incentive Program for Experienced Nurse Practitioners?
Nurse Practitioners who:
- have graduated with a Masters Degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner or have graduated from an approved and recognized Nurse Practitioner program.
- are not current residents of Prince Edward Island;
- are legally entitled to work in Canada;
- are not employees of Health PEI nor the Province of Prince Edward Island, at the time of application; and
- are eligible for registration as a Nurse Practitioner with the College of Registered Nurses of Prince Edward Island.
Incentives:
What is the financial incentive?
A one-time financial of incentive of $15,000, payable in three instalments of $5,000, is available.
Is there a return-in-service commitment?
Yes, there is a three year return-in-service agreement that must be signed by the applicant and the employer prior to the commencement of work.
What hard-to-recruit vacancies exist?
These financial incentives only apply to positions designated by Health PEI as hard-to-recruit. Applicable postings are clearly identified at Job Listings for Nurses.
Application Process:
You can apply for designated Nurse Practitioner Hard-to-Recruit positions online at Jobs PEI. You will need to complete these steps to submit an on-line application:
- Identify the competition number(s) for the position of interest;
- Create a Jobs PEI account using a valid email address and contact information; and
- Apply for the designated Nurse Practitioner opportunities by competition number using your Jobs PEI account.
Contact:
Contact the Recruitment and Retention Secretariat of PEI for more information about employment opportunities and the Nursing Recruitment Incentive Program for Experienced Nurse Practitioners.
Email: healthrecruiter@gov.pe.ca