Critical Care Site Lead – Prince County Hospital

Health PEI is seeking a dedicated and experienced physician to serve as the Critical Care Site Lead at the Prince County Hospital (PCH). This leadership role is pivotal in shaping the delivery of high-quality critical care services and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

The PCH Site Lead for Critical Care is responsible for providing on-site leadership for the Critical Care Unit and supporting a reciprocal relationship between the Unit’s medical staff at the PCH and the Provincial Department as a whole.

The Site Lead works in partnership with the Provincial Department Head, members the Medical Affairs Office (MAO) and their department leadership colleagues to build, and maintain, collaborative networks, in order to ensure the overall functionality and development of the Department’s medical services and associated medical workforce.

About Prince Edward Island

Prince Edward Island (PEI) is renowned for its people, arts, culture, food, and innovation. With more than 1,000 kms of shoreline and beaches, acres of gentle farmland, vibrant cities and smaller communities, National and Provincial parks, and an island-wide trail system, it is no surprise that individuals and families from around the world have chosen to call this island ‘home’.

It is easy to come and go from Prince Edward Island. From direct flights out of Charlottetown airport, to a toll bridge in Borden, to a beautiful ferry ride, you are closer than you think to your next destination. International airports are nearby in Moncton, NB and Halifax, NS.

About Health PEI

Health PEI is responsible for the delivery of publicly funded health services in Prince Edward Island. The agency operates hospitals, health centres, public long-term care nursing facilities and community-based programs and services.

Health PEI is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

Start Date: Immediately

Job Term:

• 0.1 FTE for a salaried physician is defined as 195 hours per year (approximately 3.75 hours per week).

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide onsite leadership and foster collaboration between medical staff and Health PEI.
• Attend regular Intensive Care and Progressive Care meetings.
• Promote a culture of respect and collegiality within the multidisciplinary ICU team.
• Encourage and support efficient workflow among the multi-disciplinary team members to deliver high quality standards.
• Plan for, and ensure, the appropriate utilization of medical human resources for Department staff at the PCH (i.e., call schedule, approving leaves of absence, etc.).
• Support the Provincial Department Head of Critical Care (or if vacant, the Department Head of Medicine) by providing comprehensive advice and recommendations using subject-matter expertise with respect to site-specific Departmental matters.
• Work collaboratively with the Provincial Department Head of Critical Care (or if vacant, the Department Head of Medicine) and the MAO to review, assess and plan medical staff resources, workload and staffing to determine human resource requirements and address human resource concerns in support of providing continued quality medical services.
• When needed, work with the Provincial Department Head of Critical Care, or designate, and the MAO to recruit Department medical staff (including locums).
• The Site Lead will notify the Provincial Department Head of Critical Care or designate, of any pending temporary absence from the Site Lead role and suggest an alternate individual to be responsible for the conduct of duties and responsibilities of the Site Lead during such period of absence.
• The Site Lead shall carry out the responsibilities and perform the functions set out above in accordance with the LEADS-based Senior Management Leadership Profile (Leads Self, Engage Others, Achieve Results, Develop Coalitions, and Systems Transformation) adopted by Health PEI.
• Recommend equipment, pharmaceuticals, and therapeutic interventions for critical care.
• Oversee updates to ICU power plans, order sets, and clinical protocols.
• Lead initiatives in key domains such as pandemic preparedness, organ donation, ARDS, sepsis, and sedation standards.
• Determine areas of training needed for the physician group and collaborate with MAO to organize it.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration across departments (e.g., Anesthesia, Emergency, Surgery, Nephrology).
• Coordinate accreditation preparedness and site visits.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement (QA/QI) initiatives.
• Provide leadership in organ donation processes.
• The PCH Site Lead shall also perform such other duties and responsibilities as may be determined or required from time to time by Health PEI during the Term of this Contract.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Medical Degree from a recognized medical school in a relevant clinical specialty.
• Eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of PEI.
• Certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or comparable critical care training or experience.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant clinical practice experience.
• Minimum of 1–3 years of leadership experience in a health or medical field (demonstrated equivalencies will be considered).
• Knowledge of the PEI health care system, including relevant legislation, Medical Staff Bylaws, and the Physician Services Agreement.
• Familiarity with PCH ICU workflow and work experience at PCH ICU would be considered an asset.

Site Lead:

• $25,000

Application Deadline:

• Open until filled.

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