Prince Edward Island Nurses' Union

Prince Edward Island Nurses' Union The Prince Edward Island Nurses' Union strives to protect the health and safety of members and provides support for a number of employment issues.

Official Union for Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners in Prince Edward Island. Representing over 1,250 members with a strong, unified voice. The PEINU page is meant to be a place for posts on union events, promotions and respectful conversation about subjects relating to PEI Nurses. This page will not be a sounding board for PEINU member frustrations - any concerns should be directed, in confidence, to the appropriate union representative. All PEINU members and supporters are invited to join in on the open conversation and discussion on this page. This page is public and intended to benefit PEINU members; we will not tolerate disrespectful language or comments. To retain a safe online space, anyone who violates this policy will be notified and their comments deleted.

04/15/2026

“When more than one in three NPs say they’re considering walking away from their position, we know that more must be done to support and retain this critical workforce,” said Linda Silas, CFNU president.

CFNU’s latest report shares data on the lived experiences of more than 1,300 Canadian nurse practitioners. It includes 42 recommendations providing a roadmap to help strengthen retention for Canada’s NP workforce.

Read more: https://nursesunions.ca/new-nurse-practitioner-report-highlights-pressure-points-to-retention-and-recruitment/

We’re pleased to share that the digital edition of the 2026 ConceRNs Annual Report is now available on our PEINU Members...
04/15/2026

We’re pleased to share that the digital edition of the 2026 ConceRNs Annual Report is now available on our PEINU Members Website. Members can login at www.peinumembers.com to access PEINU’s official annual report to the Union'smembership.

The publication brings together essential updates including annual reports from Union committees, a detailed review of financials, and the operating budget for the upcoming year.

Learn more here: https://peinu.com/concerns-2026-annual-report-now-available/

Today April 10th, we celebrate Indigenous Nurses Day, honouring the invaluable contributions that First Nations, Métis a...
04/10/2026

Today April 10th, we celebrate Indigenous Nurses Day, honouring the invaluable contributions that First Nations, Métis and Inuit nurses have made to healthcare and the incredible work they continue to do every day.

The day was first started in honour of Edith Monture, a Kanien’kehà:ka woman who in 1914 became the first Indigenous registered nurse in Canada. Edith served in World War I in the Army Nurse Corps and upon her return to Canada, became the first Indigenous-Canadian woman to gain the right to vote in a Canadian federal election.

In honour of Indigenous Nurses Day, the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions are holding a live webinar today at 12PM ET. Register here: https://tinyurl.com/mtayrfd4

04/01/2026

The Canada Health Act Services Policy comes into effect today, rightly ensuring that medically necessary services are to be covered under provincial and territorial health insurance plans, whether provided by a physician or another regulated health professional such as a nurse practitioner.

“Nurse practitioners are a growing workforce with the potential to ease the primary health care crisis. Supporting this growth through structural changes that ensure nurse practitioners can work to their full scope within our public health care system is critical to filling the gaps in primary health care,” explained Linda Silas, CFNU president. “Including nurse practitioners in the Canada Health Act is a key step towards ensuring that everyone in Canada has access to the care they need when they need it.”

Read more: https://nursesunions.ca/cfnu-applauds-new-cha-policy/

03/31/2026

A new CFNU report outlines the economic benefits of Canada’s public health care system, including growth, jobs, investment, innovation and equality.

Authored by economist Jim Stanford, The Economic Benefits of Canada’s Public Health Care System demonstrates the importance of strengthening public health care to protect and build our economy.

“Health care is one of Canada’s largest and most dynamic industries, and it’s one of the few sectors of our economy that is largely protected from trade disruptions. Public health care is the nation-building project our country needs,” said CFNU President Linda Silas. Read more: https://nursesunions.ca/new-report-outlines-the-economic-benefits-of-canadas-public-health-care-system/

With MLAs returning to the Legislative Assembly tomorrow, PEINU President Kim Sears is continuing to hold meetings with ...
03/24/2026

With MLAs returning to the Legislative Assembly tomorrow, PEINU President Kim Sears is continuing to hold meetings with government officials to discuss our top issues involving Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners on PEI.

This morning we met with Green Party of PEI Leader Matt MacFarlane and MLAs Karla Bernard and Peter Bevan-Baker. Thank you to the Opposition Green Caucus of Prince Edward Island for taking time out of their busy schedules to meet with us for this important discussion.

We appreciate this opportunity to advocate on behalf our members and discuss with elected officials the challenges they are facing.

This afternoon we had the opportunity to meet with PEI Liberals Leader Robert Mitchell and health critic Gord McNeilly a...
03/20/2026

This afternoon we had the opportunity to meet with PEI Liberals Leader Robert Mitchell and health critic Gord McNeilly ahead of the spring sitting of the PEI Legislature. Our discussion covered several of the most pressing issues affecting PEI's Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners and the importance of listening to the experiences of our frontline workers to find solutions.

We outlined the urgent need for a proactive approach to support the retention of PEI nurses, including the critical importance of safe staffing ratios in our healthcare facilities and how Nurse Practitioners are key to the solution for improving access to care for Islanders.

PEINU appreciates the opportunity to discuss these critical matters. Honest discussion with all of our elected officials is essential to tackling these challenges, and we will continue to advocate for the voices of PEI's Registered Nurses and Nurse Practitioners within government.

The Prince Edward Island Nurses’ Union would like to share our deepest condolences on the tragic passing of the Honourab...
03/18/2026

The Prince Edward Island Nurses’ Union would like to share our deepest condolences on the tragic passing of the Honourable Minister Mark McLane.

Thank you to Mark for his dedication and years of service to Islanders, serving as MLA for Cornwall-Meadowbank, the former Minister of Finance, and most recently as the Minister of Health and Wellness.

Our hearts go out to Mark’s wife, daughters and his many friends and colleagues during this difficult time of mourning.

🏆 Nominations Now Open for the 2026 Betty MacFadyen Recognition Award!🏆PEINU members, do you know a fellow PEINU member ...
03/17/2026

🏆 Nominations Now Open for the 2026 Betty MacFadyen Recognition Award!🏆

PEINU members, do you know a fellow PEINU member who is a dedicated advocate for nursing and the Union? Now is your chance to recognize them!

The Betty MacFadyen Recognition Award honours an active PEINU member who has made a significant impact through their dedication and contributions to the Union.

About Betty MacFadyen:
Betty was PEINU’s first Executive Director, leading its transition from a bargaining committee in 1987. She signed PEINU’s first-ever Collective Agreement on February 23, 1989, and established its first Constitution. She retired in 2004, leaving a lasting legacy for nursing on Prince Edward Island.

📅 Nominations Close: April 7, 2026
📋 PEINU Members can submit nominations here: https://peinu.com/resources/forms/peinu-betty-macfadyen-recognition-award-criteria/

Let’s celebrate the hard work and dedication of one of your colleagues!

Today is the Day of Action for Public Health Care!This morning PEINU President Kim Sears participated in a press confere...
03/16/2026

Today is the Day of Action for Public Health Care!

This morning PEINU President Kim Sears participated in a press conference organized by the PEI Health Coalition to express concerns about the dangerous precedent being set by Alberta’s Bill 11 threatening public health care all across Canada. The Coalition is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney and Health Minister Marjorie Michel to protect Canada’s universal health care system and enforce the Canada Health Act.

The bill allows physicians to work in both the public system and a private-pay market, opening the door to a two-tier health care system. Although this is currently only happening in Alberta, the bill risks opening the door for the implementation of a U.S. system across Canada and could potentially worsen staffing shortages by draining staff from the public system, including nurses.

Want to take action? The Canadian Health Coalition has prepared a pre-written message to send directly to your MP and Health Minister Marjorie Michel: https://dayofaction.healthcoalition.ca/

Group Photo Left to Right: Mary Boyd, PEI Health Coalition; Carl Pursey, PEI Federation of Labour; Karen Jackson, Prince Edward Island Union of Public Sector Employees; Kim Sears, PEI Nurses' Union; Mark Barrett, Prince Edward Island Union of Public Sector Employees; Chad McNeill, IUOE Local 942

PEINU has signed a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) regarding the carryover of vacation time. With this MOA PEINU Membe...
03/11/2026

PEINU has signed a new Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) regarding the carryover of vacation time.

With this MOA PEINU Members will be permitted to carry over all unused vacation hours earned prior to April 1, 2025 into the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

Please see our website for further details:
https://peinu.com/moa-on-vacation-carry-over/

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