The Queen Elizabeth Hospital has opportunities for physicians to join their Emergency Department team that provides the full scope of emergency medicine services. 

Job Description

Located in the capital city of Charlottetown, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital is the provincial referral centre for specialized hospital services. It is operated by Health PEI, a crown corporation responsible for the delivery of publicly funded health services in Prince Edward Island. Health PEI’s head office is located at 16 Garfield Street, Charlottetown, PEI.

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s Emergency Department has 45,000 visits per year with excellent specialty and subspecialty back-up, and offers an interesting mix of pediatric and adult emergency medicine with high acuity. There is triple coverage for 19 hours/day, and a group of 19 collegial full and part time physicians.

The Physician is responsible to provide health care services to all ages with both acute and chronic conditions. The Physician is expected to ensure appropriate, comprehensive treatment is delivered by maintaining complete and accurate medical records, participating in chart reviews, patients counseling and teaching, and directing patients to appropriate treatment.

Come to work, live and play on Prince Edward Island. Our physicians want to talk to you about available opportunities. Please reach out by email: physicianrecruiter@gov.pe.ca.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• The Physician will work collaboratively with other health care workers such as Nurse Practitioners, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Pharmacists, etc. to plan and deliver competent health services.
• The Physician will conduct their medical practice in accordance with current standards of medical care and will conform to applicable Health PEI and community and/or hospital policies and procedures. The Physician will adhere to the Physician Services Agreement and comply with the Health PEI Medical Staff Bylaws.
• The Physician will adhere to general charting guidelines, in accordance with Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA), the Medical Staff Bylaws and the Health PEI Chart Documentation Standard, for the accurate and timely completion of medical records for all patients under their care.
• The Physician will be responsible for follow-up patient care and information by reporting all pertinent test results, referrals, consultations, etc. in a timely manner to the patient.

Hours of Work

Full or part-time hours, on a rotating schedule, including weekdays, evenings, and nights.

Incentives

• Return-in-Service Incentive and eligible Moving Expense reimbursements are available.
• Opportunity to teach Medical Learners and Residents with faculty appointment at affiliated universities.
• Community and Hospital-based electronic health record system with access to diagnostic reports available.
• Other incentives may be applicable, ask for additional details.
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Certifications and Eligibility Requirements

• Eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island;
• Eligible for certification with the College of Physicians of Canada;
• Candidates must have FRCP(EM), CCFP (EM) or comparable emergency department experience.
• Membership with the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA);
• Appointment to the Health PEI Medical Staff and appropriate privileging;
• Work experience preferable with at least 1- 2 years of clinical experience working in Canada.

Atlantic Registry

Starting May 1, 2023, physicians whose primary practice is in Atlantic Canada (and hold a general registration in either PEI, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia or Newfoundland and Labrador) may be eligible to obtain registration to practice in all four Atlantic Canadian provinces via the Atlantic Registry. For more information or to opt-in to the Atlantic Registry, contact the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Prince Edward Island today!