October 2021 This has been a busy fall as we continue to deal with COVID-19 and the next big health crisis, a critical shortages of nurses. We continue to struggle to obtain accurate vacancy information from Health PEI and it appears that even the Premier is unable to obtain this data. In my opinion, it is impossible to address a shortage if you do not acknowledge what or where it is. We are hearing from our members that the vacancies are wide-spread and impacting all sectors of … read more about President’s Message
Value of an RN
A toxic workplace, 24-hour shifts, and excessive workloads are just some of the reasons RNs listed for leaving Health PEI, but Government didn’t act and now, our healthcare system is gasping for air. Over the past summer, the emergency department at Prince County Hospital identified a 40 percent vacancy rate. Too many RN positions are […]
QEH Local adding Co-President
We are excited to announce that as of September 23, 2021, the QEH Local of PEINU will be served by two (2) Local Presidents to better support our Members. Congratulations Rosanne Hancock on becoming the second representative for QEH. Many of you will already know her as she has been the Local President previously. Please see the list below of … [Read More...] about QEH Local adding Co-President
Health PEI: Immunization and Management Policy and vaccinate-or-test implementation
PEINU supports this release of Health PEI’s Immunization and Management Policy and Vaccinate-or-Test Implementation. Premier King and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Morrison announced that a public health order will be in place as of today, Friday, Sept. 24, bringing the new process into effect. As of today, anyone working for Health PEI will need […]
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.