PEI Nurses Union
Prince Edward Island
January 17, 2024 Statement from Barbara Brookins: Prince Edward Island Nurses’ Union Advocates for Wider Inclusion of Nurse Practitioners in PEI Healthcare System Charlottetown, PE — In the ongoing dialogue surrounding healthcare challenges on Prince Edward Island, the Prince Edward Island Nurses’ Union, representing Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in the province, wishes to further emphasize the …
Dear PEINU Members, As per the stipulations outlined in our Constitution and Bylaws, please be informed that the next PEINU Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled to take place on April 30, 2024, at Credit Union Place in Summerside. This AGM provides an opportunity for you to actively engage in the decision-making process. As an …
PDF Copy: PEINU Public Statement – Response to Comments from Minister of Health and Wellness (11-22-2023) Public Statement by Barbara Brookins, President of the PEI Nurses’ Union November 22, 2023 In response to the discussions held in the PEI Legislative Assembly on November 21, 2023, regarding the Nursing Recruitment Incentive Program, and additional comments made …
The PEINU is pleased to announce the results of the election we recently conducted for the position of Vice President – Acute Care is……… Amanda MacDougall! Special thanks to Zellah Johnston for putting her name forward. Amanda joins Kim Jay, Vice President – Long Term Care, and Nicholas VanKampen, Vice President – Community Care as …
Today is election day and voting for Vice President – Acute Care is now open. Access your ballot here: https://younified.ca/voting or from https://peinu.com/ and logging into Member Login – select SERVICE – select VOTING. Election and Candidate Information Start Time: Tuesday October 31st, 2023, @ 12:00PM Atlantic. End Time: Wednesday November 1st, 2023, @ 12:00PM Atlantic. …
We’re excited to announce the candidates for the three (3) Vice President positions! Our union is strong because of the dedication and passion of our members, and this is clearly reflected in the first election of Vice President positions for the Executive Council. Acclamations on November 1st: VP Long Term Care: Kim Jay, RN VP …
The following PEINU members have been awarded one of twenty-five (25) $1000 PEINU bursaries. For more information about this or other bursaries, go here. Madison BarlowEmily BrothersPeggy BuoteKeisha DoyleMegan EllisMachiko FujiiRebecca GallantTeagan HollidayDanielle MacKinnonAshton MartinHillary McIverJulia NorrisAmanda PerryMegan PerryAshley QuinnChelsea RamsayJanelle ReynoldsRachel RobinsonChantal SmithIsabelle SpinneyKatherine StetsonEllen TrainorJosh VriendsHaylee WhitneyMarissa Wisener
**PEINU PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY 2023: REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!** 🎉 “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Nursing: Navigating Allyship in Our Profession and Our Practice” Join us for an enlightening day of discussions, workshops, and panel discussions focused on understanding and promoting allyship, diversity, equity, and inclusion in the nursing profession. Don’t miss this chance to grow, …
All NP Members are encouraged to respond to this survey by 12pm noon on Monday, Sept. 11th as the Committee’s first meeting will begin that afternoon. (The survey will remain open until 12pm noon on Sept. 18th.) The feedback that NP Members provide through this survey will assist the Union’s NP Committee Members as we …
We are now accepting nominations for the following Executive Council positions: Nominations To nominate yourself or another member to one (1) of the VP positions that will be elected on November 1st 2023, you must complete & submit the online Nomination Form (including details of the Nominee’s qualifications / biography) on or before Monday, October …
The PEI Nurses Union expressed concerns following the resignation of Dr. Michael Gardam, CEO of Health PEI. Our Union has been working together with Health PEI to address issues that impact nursing such as staffing shortages, ER and ICU closures, workloads, violence in the workplace, leadership and decision-making. We appreciate Dr. Gardam’s transparency and leadership …
Dear Members, The Union and the Employer are aware of the issues with the implementation of the new collective agreement as it relates to your compensation. At this time, we can provide the following updates: The increased Wage Rates for Steps 1-6 have been implemented successfully but there are several outstanding issues to be addressed …