PEI Nurses Union
Prince Edward Island
Health PEI and the PEI Nurses’ Union (PEINU) have successfully completed a province-wide reclassification of Registered Nurse (RN) positions, a major step forward in recognizing the value and complexity of nursing roles across Health PEI. The initiative involved a comprehensive review of over 1,400 nursing positions and more than 85 position questionnaires. Through over 30 …
The 2025 PEINU Annual General Meeting brought together registered nurses and nurse practitioners from across the province for two days of important union business, professional development, and connection. Whether you were able to attend or not, your feedback matters. We’re committed to making future AGMs even more impactful—and that starts with learning from you. It …
We’re excited to announce that peinu.com has a brand new look! 🎉 Our redesigned website is now live, featuring improved navigation, updated tools, and a fresh, modern design to better serve our members. The new design was created with you in mind. We analyzed how members were using the previous site and reorganized the layout …
May 12, 2025 Dear PEINU Members, Happy Nurses Week!This week is all about you. We know this work isn’t easy. The challenges are many, and the system is stretched, but every day, you continue to show up with skill, compassion, and determination. Your contributions don’t go unnoticed, and neither does your strength. You are the foundation …
Congratulations to the 2025 Betty MacFadyen Award Winner!! Holly Arsenault, Southern Kings Local Holly began her commitment to PEINU as a Secretary for the Southern Kings Local in 2016, this introduction sparked her competitive passion for union activism. Over time she continued to navigate how PEINU works at the ground level with front line staff, …
Exciting News! We are pleased to announce that Health PEI has agreed to extend the deadline for our MOAs to September 15, 2025. Please find the joint memo from PEINU and Health PEI – HERE. This extension applies to the following two MOAs: Additionally, three other MOAs signed in June 2023 as part of our …
New MOA on Travel Nurses – What You Need to Know PEINU has signed a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) regarding the use of travel nurses. This MOA ensures that our members are given first priority for available shifts before travel nurses are contracted. Key Points: For full details, please review the MOA attached to …
AGM 2025: Dates & Details The 38th Annual General Meeting of the Prince Edward Island Nurses’ Union will take place from April 30 to May 1, 2025, at the Murchison Centre in Charlottetown. This two-day event will combine union business and training, providing an opportunity to conduct essential union work, develop strategies, make key decisions …
Dear Members, We are happy to share with you an update from the Joint Working Group on RN Classification. Please find the detailed memo attached, which provides an overview of the group’s progress and the next steps. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to keeping you informed as we move forward with this …
Dear PEINU Members, In accordance with our Constitution and Bylaws, the PEINU Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on April 30 and May 1, 2025, at the Murchison Centre in Charlottetown. This meeting serves as a valuable opportunity for members to engage in the decision-making processes of our organization. As an essential part of …
CASTING CALL The PEI Nurses’ Union is producing a video next week, and we’re seeking RNs and NPs to join us as cast members! This video will be used as marketing material for upcoming campaign and advertisements, showcasing the vital work and human connections in healthcare. Details: What We’re Looking For We’re seeking individuals of …
Date: June 2-6, 2025Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario The PEI Nurses’ Union is excited to announce the opportunity for 3 members-at-large (non-council, one from each county) to attend the 2025 CFNU Biennial Convention as part of the PEINU delegation! This event is an excellent opportunity to: Who Can Apply? To be eligible, you should: What’s Included? …