Queen Elizabeth Hospital Site Lead: Provincial Department of Anesthesia

Purpose of the Position

Reporting to the Provincial Department Head of Anesthesia, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) Site Lead is responsible for providing on-site leadership for the Provincial Department of Anesthesia and supporting a reciprocal relationship between the medical staff at the QEH and the Provincial Department as a whole. The QEH Site Lead works in partnership with members the Medical Affairs Office (MAO) and their Department leadership colleagues to build, and maintain, collaborative networks, in order to ensure the overall functionality of the Department’s medical services and associated medical workforce. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to communicate complex information, problem solve and work collaboratively as part of a team.

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.

Start Date: Immediately

Job Term:

• 24 months (two years), renewable

Leadership Fee:

• $25,000

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Encourage and support a positive work environment to foster high staff morale and quality medical services.
• Plan for, and ensure, the appropriate utilization of medical human resources for Department staff at the QEH (i.e., call schedule, approving leaves of absence, etc.).
• Work collaboratively with the Provincial Department Head of Anesthesia to support regular performance appraisals for the Department’s medical staff at the QEH (in accordance with Medical Staff Bylaws).
• Support the Provincial Department Head of Anesthesia by providing comprehensive advice and recommendations using subject-matter expertise with respect to site-specific Departmental matters.
• Work collaboratively with the Provincial Department Head Anesthesia 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.
• Work closely with the Department of Surgery, and with the Site Lead of Anesthesia at Prince County Hospital.
• Ensure Anesthesia is represented on the QEH OR Committee.
• When requested, work with the Provincial Department Head of Anesthesia and the MAO to recruit Department medical staff (including locums).
• Participate actively in various medical staff committees, as requested.
• Regularly attend Physician Leadership Community meetings, as appropriate and required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a Medical Degree from a recognized medical school, in a relevant clinical specialty.
• Eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of PEI.
• Eligible for certification with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
• Must have considerable (3-5 years) and relevant clinical practice experience.
• Must have considerable (1-3 years) leadership experience, preferably in a health/medical field, demonstrated equivalence will be accepted.
• Must have knowledge of the PEI health care system, including health-related legislation, Medical Staff Bylaws and the Physician Services Agreement between the Medical Society of PEI, the Government of Prince Edward Island and Health PEI.

Other Qualifications:

• Courses and/or professional development in leadership considered an asset.
• Experience applying the principles of a Just Culture approach is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of administrative management and leadership principles considered an asset.
• Knowledge and use of clinical practice/best practice guidelines considered an asset.

Application Deadline:

• Open until filled.

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