Winter has finally arrived, and with it brings another set of challenges for Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners. Most of our worksites operate 24/7/365 so we don’t get the option to stay home when the weather gets bad. “Snow days” often leave nurses trying to balance work and family responsibilities. We urge you to stay safe, and continue to support your co-workers where you can. We are hoping to host an in-person Annual Meeting June 2, 2021 at the Delta Prince Edward in Charlottetown. … read more about President’s Message
2018-2021 Collective Agreement
The 2018-2021 Collective Agreement expired on March 31st, 2021. A pre-negotiation survey was sent out to members in March, which has provided the Negotiations Committee valuable information to assist in identifying priorities for the negotiation of a new Collective Agreement. During this period, PEINU would like to remind you that even though the Collective Agreement has expired, […]
Barbara Brookins speaks with CBC News about her new role and challenges facing nurses
Barbara Brookins, president of the P.E.I. Nurses' Union, speaks with CBC News: Compass host Louise Martin about her new role and challenges facing nurses. Watch here: https://fb.watch/3yzrNgyOu5/ … [Read More...] about Barbara Brookins speaks with CBC News about her new role and challenges facing nurses
Nurses ready to administer COVID-19 vaccine
P.E.I. waiting for more vaccine doses before it ramps up shot delivery plans Read more here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-nurses-pharmacists-vaccine-1.5871870
Who are we?
The PEINU represents more than 1,200 Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners working in acute care, long term care, community care, mental health and addictions.