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:

1. Identify the competition number(s) for the position of interest;
2. Create a Jobs PEI account using a valid email address and contact information; and
3. 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