Description
Health PEI was created in July 2010, marking a major step toward realizing a One Island Health System that provides Islanders with the right care, by the right provider, in the right place.Headquartered inCharlottetown,Prince Edward Island, Health PEI is the single health authority responsible for the delivery of publicly-funded health services in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Itoperates hospitals, health centres, extended term care homes, addiction facilities and primary care sites among other facilities throughout the province while providing a wide variety of programs and services. The Health PEI Board of Directorsgoverns the agency, is accountable to the Minister of Health and Wellness and works collectively on behalf of all Islanders to ensure the management and delivery of safe, quality health care.
As Health PEI continues to grow and establish a One Island Health System, they have set out several goals:
People: Establish a healthy, safe and high-performing workplace that supports and develops people.
Quality and Safety: Integrate quality and patient safety into the culture of the organization. Access and Coordination: Provide quality, equitable and patient-focused care across the province.
Innovation and Efficiency: Develop new and innovative approaches to improve efficiency and utilization of health care resources.
The Provincial Medical Director, Anesthesia will lead the integration and expansion of anesthesia services across the province. The focus will be on growing and stabilizing current services within Queen Elizabeth and Prince County Hospitals, allowing for more surgical procedures across the island. They will work with other Provincial Medical Directors and the Chief Medical Officer to ensure the continuity and growth of services within the two acute care facilities. This role comes at an exciting time for the growth of Health PEI’s academic mandate and the establishment of a Memorial University Faculty of Medicine Regional Campus at UPEI.
An experienced and visionary leader in anesthesia care and healthcare management, the ideal candidate brings a systems lens to identify opportunities across the Island. With expertise in integrating services across multiple sites, fostering strong partnerships, and driving collaborative practice, you excel at enhancing patient care and service delivery. Known for your ability to stabilize and grow programs, you create a unified, team-oriented culture that values innovation, shared goals, and strong connections with senior leaders. Forward-thinking and clinically skilled, you stay ahead of evolving practices and community needs, ensuring accessible, high-quality anesthesia care. Committed to excellence and collaboration, you embody the vision of one Island, one healthcare system.
The healthcare system on PEI is robust, with access to excellent services, including family doctors and specialists. The Island's smaller size allows for timely care in a community-centered setting, where individuals are truly valued. Last year, Health PEI focused on expanding community care, and the adoption of innovative healthcare solutions to improve efficiency and service quality. They focused on enhancing patient-centered services and creating a healthy work environment for staff. Looking ahead, Health PEI aims to continue driving innovation, improving patient access to care, and optimizing healthcare resources to meet the growing demands of the island's population.
Prince Edward Island offers a truly unique opportunity for physicians seeking a meaningful and impactful medical career.
To Apply
To fill this position, Health PEI has partnered with leadership advisory firm Odgers. Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online at https://careers.odgers.com/en-ca/30652. For more information, please contact Camille Petitti of Odgers at [email protected].
We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Health PEI is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers and Health PEI throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
Odgers is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all the work that we do. As part of our efforts to better understand our ability to reach as broad a pool of candidates as possible for our searches, our DEI team would like to encourage you to take a moment and access our Self-Declaration Form.
