Prince Edward Island Nurses' Union

09/20/2025

Good luck to everyone participating in the Terry Fox Run across the Confederation Bridge!! This is such a special event for an important cause!!

This month, The Terry Fox Run will take place on the Confederation Bridge for the first time in 10 years 🏃‍♂️

Two Canadian icons, one great cause.

Learn more: https://www.tourismpei.com/what-to-do/events/terry-fox-run-on-confederation-bridge

📸: Argen Elezi

09/18/2025

📢 PEINU Bursary Update 🎓

As part of our annual policy review, all bursary submission deadlines will now be October 31st each year. This change applies to:
✅ PEINU Bursary
✅ CFNU Student Bursary
✅ PEINU International Nursing Bursary

Please note: There is no change to the application deadline for the Kathleen Connors Rural & Remote Bursary, PEINU Student Bursary, and Indigenous Nursing Bursary, as their application deadlines were already October 31st.

In addition, the guidelines and eligibility criteria have been updated for all bursaries.

📄 Review the updated bursary policies here: https://peinu.com/member-services/bursaries/

✨ Be sure to check the details and submit your application by October 31st!

09/12/2025

Heading to the music festival this weekend? Along with giving yourself extra time for travel (expect heavy delays and road closures!) don't forget to include safety in your weekend plans.

Make sure you:

⚠️Stay hydrated - bring a water bottle with you and use water refiling stations
⚠️Protect yourself from the sun - apply spf, wear appropriate clothing, and stay cool in shade when needed
⚠️Personal safety - have a buddy system, keep your phone charged (you can also charge your phone at charging stations), and know the venue
⚠️Plan for weather - bring a sweater, poncho or other items you might need
⚠️Plan your transportation - give yourself extra travel time and fill up your tank
⚠️And DON'T drink and drive!!!

https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/public-safety-0

09/12/2025

Join Our Team: Member Services Officer!

What you’ll be doing:

• Being the first point of contact for new members or nurses who need union interpretation/assistance
• Providing information & guidance on the Collective Agreement & employee rights
• Coordinating group training sessions, site visits, AGMs, special events
• Reviewing policies, processes and Collective Agreement implementation tools
• Creating admin standards for action item flow & grievance tracking
• Educating & supporting local union reps on grievance procedures, contract interpretation, dispute resolution
• Supporting Duty to Accommodate processes
• Engaging with HR departments, managers, legal advisors, case workers, government agencies, other stakeholders

What we’re looking for:

• 3-5 years’ experience in a unionized environment: grievance processes, educating, interpreting Collective Agreements
• Familiarity with the health system
• Knowledge of Human Rights Legislation, Workers Compensation Board processes, group benefits
• Training in disability management and in diversity, equity & inclusion are assets
• Excellent analytical & strategic thinking skills
• Strong leadership & communication abilities
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in business, HR, nursing or related field

Sound like you?

📆 Apply by September 19, 2025.

📧 To apply: send your resume & cover letter to executivedirector@peinu.com with subject line MSO application.

09/11/2025

📢 RN Reclassification Retro Pay Update

We’ve received questions about when the RN reclassification retroactive pay will be issued.

If your position was reclassified to a higher level, retroactive pay will be based on April 1, 2024, or earlier if you had submitted a reclassification request before that date.

The retroactivity payment will be included in the September 25th pay date.

09/10/2025

📣 Nurses and supporters - this one’s for you!

Join this free, one-hour virtual session exploring the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) latest report: Today’s Nurse. 🩺

This important webinar takes a deep dive into the reasons behind nurse attrition in Canada and highlights evidence-based solutions to improve retention and create healthier workplaces for nurses across the country.

Details below.

What do nurses say they need to stay in the profession?
✅ Protection
✅ Engagement
✅ Respect

CFNU’s new report “Today’s Nurse” brings nurses’ voices to the forefront. Join our upcoming live webinar to learn more with CFNU president Linda Silas, report author Dr. Kim McMillan, and former CNSA president and early-career nurse Tiffany McEwan.

RSVP now: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CK2zAr5qf/

09/08/2025

📣 DID YOU KNOW?

If you're offered a permanent position outside your current work unit or worksite, your Collective Agreement outlines the steps and timelines defining the start date.

Review your Collective Agreement at https://peinu.com/collective-agreement-2024/

09/03/2025

🎓 PEINU Bursary Applications Now Open! 🎓

The PEI Nurses’ Union is committed to supporting our members in their educational goals. Each year, twenty-five (25) bursaries of $1,000 are available to active PEINU members.

🗓 Deadline to apply: September 30th
📄 For more details and to apply, visit https://peinu.com/member-services/pei-nurses-union-bursary/

Don’t miss this chance to invest in your professional development with the support of your Union!

09/02/2025

✨ Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 2025 PEINU Family Fun Day at Sandspit! ✨

What an incredible day it was! There was lots of laughter, sunshine, thrilling rides, and so many smiles. It was wonderful to see our members and their families enjoying time together outside the workplace.

Events like this remind us how important it is to connect, recharge, and celebrate one another in a relaxed and fun environment.

We’re so grateful to have had this chance to host a special day for our members and their loved ones, and we’re already looking forward to the next one!

🎥 Watch the highlights from this year’s Family Fun Day below ⬇️

09/02/2025

This event is happening today! Join a virtual discussion on evaluating the impacts of nursing wellness and initiatives in the workplace!

See below for registration details.

Happening today!

Join us at 12:00 PM EDT for our webinar:
Evaluating the impacts of nursing wellness and initiatives in the workplace.

This important discussion will highlight how to measure nurse wellness and evaluate the initiatives being used to support them.

Speakers: Kyle Kemp and Alison Li
Moderator: Linda Silas, CFNU President

Don’t miss it, RSVP now to get the Zoom link: https://cna-aiic-ca.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_lTuKR2UuTSKufHb35-8dgQ