Provincial Department Head: Emergency Medicine

Provincial Department Head – Emergency Medicine

Salaried role with a time commitment of 0.8FTE

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 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Health PEI is the single health authority responsible for the delivery of publicly-funded health services in Prince Edward Island, Canada. It operates 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 Directors governs 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 Department Head of Emergency Medicine will lead the coordination and enhancement of emergency services across the province at all four sites. With a focus on strengthening care delivery across the Island, this leader will ensure consistent, high-quality emergency care across all sites and where possible, look to expand services and provide greater consistency through additional recruitment and staff development. Working collaboratively with other Provincial Department Heads – specifically of Family Medicine, site leadership, and the Chief Medical Officer, they will advance system-wide integration and seamless patient flow between sites and services to ensure timely and effective emergency care across the system.

Strategic and adaptable, the Provincial Department Head will play a key role in building a cohesive provincial model that supports staff engagement, recruitment and retention. Additionally, they will drive sustainability of services and clinical delivery, and engagement and responsiveness to community needs.

Forward thinking and strategic, the ideal candidate brings a systems mindset and the ability to connect priorities across the Island, to ensure cohesive, high-quality emergency care. With deep expertise in coordinating high-acuity care and integrating services across multiple sites, you foster strong relationships with other specialties to ensure seamless, patient-centred care. Collaborative and forward-thinking, you thrive in dynamic environments—balancing immediate clinical demands with long-term strategic goals. Known for stabilizing and strengthening programs, you build adaptable, team-driven cultures grounded in trust, innovation, and shared accountability. A respected clinician and leader, you anticipate evolving community needs and champion initiatives that enhance access, quality, and coordination across the health system. Committed to excellence and partnership, 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.

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.

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.odgersberndtson.com/en-ca/30322. For more information, please contact Sarah Shaikh of Odgers at [email protected].

We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.

TO LEARN MORE OR MAKE A GENERAL INQUIRY, CONTACT

Health PEI
[email protected]