Career guide
Registered psychiatric nurse
Registered psychiatric nurses care for people with mental illness, addictions and developmental disabilities, in hospitals and in the community.
- StatusRegulated profession
- Training4-year degree
- Pay scaleNot stated in current postings
- Openings now—
A day in the job
You might run a group session, assess a new admission, give medications, help a patient through a crisis, and plan discharge with community teams. Much of the work is talking with patients and building trust.
Where you could work: Mental health units, community mental health, addictions, corrections
How to get there
- Psychiatric nursing is not taught on the Island; most train in western Canada
Licence and registration
- Register with the PEI College of Nursing and Midwifery, which regulates psychiatric nurses on the Island
Official starting point: PEI College of Nursing and Midwifery (opens in a new tab)
Trained outside Canada?
Psychiatric nurses educated elsewhere apply to the PEI College of Nursing and Midwifery for an assessment.
Important: Requirements can change and may differ for internationally educated professionals. CareZelo links to official bodies but does not determine eligibility.