September 2022 I would like to start by thanking all PEINU members for their dedication and commitment to our profession during the past year, especially now that the government and the employer are finally acknowledging staff shortages. In saying that, there is still immediate action needed and a long term plan put in place to ensure that our health system has the resources needed to function. Going into the summer, there were 1,347 PEINU positions within Health PEI and only 1,043 active … read more about President’s Message
RETENTION INCENTIVE 2022
We have finally received direction from HPEI on the roll out of the first retention incentive ($3500). The purpose of this program is to provide an incentive for RNs and NPs to remain working with HPEI for the next year. Details are as follows: Please read the “Return to service” that is now available on- […]
NEW vacation deadline for 2023 Canada Games March Break.
"In 2023, The Canada Games March Break will occur Monday February 20th- Sunday March 5th. PEINU members will need to submit vacation requests for this time period by the deadline, November 30th, 2022. This will also move the approval date for vacation to December 30th, 2022 to ensure members have an adequate time period to make … [Read More...] about NEW vacation deadline for 2023 Canada Games March Break.
Summer Staffing Incentives Update
Summer Staffing in 24/7 Bed-Based Care Operations PEINU and Health PEI have negotiated an agreement that is intended to minimize the impact of ongoing, significant staffing shortages in 24/7 bed-based care operations from June 1 to September 15. A copy of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and the June 13th Letter to Health PEI Nurse Leaders […]
Who are we?
The PEINU represents more than 1,300 Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners working in acute care, long term care, community care, mental health and addictions.