The PEI Nurses Union and Health PEI have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract which is being ratified after 18 months of negotiations.
The new agreement includes a pay raise which has not been announced publicly and two years back pay.
The union says the new deal will make PEI nurse practitioners among the highest paid in Canada.
There are more incentives for nurses to become permanent employees and encourages participation in on-call services.
The union also says both sides aim to finalize the agreement before summer begins and significant progress has been made.
It’s hoped higher pay will encourage more retention and recruitment.
Both Health Minister Mark McLane and Health PEI CEO Dr. Michael Gardham are pleased with the tentative agreement between the Nurses Union and Health PEI.
