Open to the Public Administrator – Community Hospitals West Health PEI Location – Western Hospital, Alberton & Community Hospital, O’Leary Full-Time Permanent (Excluded) Position (Commencing Immediately) Health PEI values the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that a diverse, equitable and inclusive work-place culture can bring. Not only does this help us deliver better outcomes, more innovation, but it also creates a safer space for our patients when our employees are more reflective of the communities we serve. It is significant for us to create an environment where our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and challenging the status quo to make Health PEI a better, more inclusive employer and healthcare system. We recognize we have more work to do but finding intentional ways to grow our understanding and support of those who have faced barriers due to accessibility, ethnicity, ancestry, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, language or other grounds is a key priority for us. We encourage underrepresented groups to join our team, be yourself, and help us achieve our vision for an inclusive workplace and healthcare system. The Administrator for Community Hospitals West (Western Hospital, Alberton & Community Hospital, O’Leary) is a senior member of Health PEI’s operations division, Hospital Services Management team, reporting to the Executive Director of Hospital Services and an advisor to the Chief Operations Officer (COO), Chief Executive Office (CEO), Board of Health PEI and the Department of Health and Wellness. The position is responsible for all aspects of on site management and ensuring the delivery of quality health services. This position is also accountable and responsible for all staff and the operational budget. In addition, it is responsible for the administration and development of policies and programs that impact regionally and provincially; participates in provincial, regional and national programs on behalf of Health PEI. LEADS, a national leadership framework adopted by Health PEI. The successful applicant will demonstrate leadership in the following areas: Leads Self
- is self aware, is committed to self development, and demonstrates character; Engages Others
- fosters the development of others, contributes to the creation of a health organization, communicates effectively, and builds effective teams; Achieves Results
- sets direction, strategically aligns decisions with the vision, values, and evidence, takes action to implement decisions, and assesses/evaluates results; Develops Coalitions
- builds partnerships and networks to create results, demonstrates a commitment to clients and services; Systems Transformation
- demonstrates system/critical thinking, encourages and supports innovation, is strategically oriented to the future, champions,



and orchestrates effective language. Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Accountable to ensure the hospitals provide a standard of patient care consistent with HPEI philosophy, policies and objectives.
- Provide broad oversight and leadership of Community Hospitals West (Western Hospital, Alberton & Community Hospital, O’Leary), staff, volunteers; has sole responsibility for all staff and operations of the facility.
- Develop annual business plan, strategic plan, goals and objectives.
- Develop and manage the annual operating and capital budgets for the facilities and recommending the allocation and distribution of funds with consideration of needs of division and system.
- Monitoring hospital budgets, analyzing expenditure trends, preparing quarterly forecasts, approving expenditures, identifying and implementing operational efficiencies.
- Prepare Briefing Notes and information and advising ED of Hospital Services, COO, CMO, Deputy Minister,
- Minister of Health and Wellness, HPEI Board, CEO.
- Prepare correspondence, draft press releases, reports, budget estimates and memorandums for Treasury Board and Executive Council.
- Act as a primary spokesperson to the Hospital, community, media, government and non-government agencies.
- Prepare and present submissions to Health PEI Executive Team, HPEI Board, Treasury Board and Cabinet committees.
- Employ LEAN process improvement and other change management strategies to facilitate quality improvement activities.
- Ensure emergency services and planning, developing disaster plans and mock disaster planning is routinely practiced; ensure liaison with fire department, police and other local agencies to endure collaboration and communication across the communities.
- Work closely with the HR division and the PCH/Western HR manager to facilitate HR practices consistent with the organizational values and client outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with the Recruitment and Retention Secretariat on the recruitment of hospital staff and physicians and assist with the recruitment and retention efforts, particularly in areas of critical staffing shortages.
- The Administrator is financially accountable to Health PEI for administering, evaluation, monitoring and management of the allocation of Community Hospitals West (Western Hospital, Alberton & Community Hospital, O’Leary) resources to ensure optimum outcomes. Minimum

Qualifications:





- Applicants must have a university degree at the Bachelor’s level in Nursing or a Clinical Field, supplemented by course work in management and leadership with a minimum of five years progressive related experience.
- Master’s level degree in health or business administration is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered;
- Must have extensive knowledge and understanding of the health care system, gained through extensive experience working within a healthcare environment, preferably a large hospital environment that provides bed-based care.
- Ability to lead a team independently with no supervision within a defined scope of responsibility
- Must have extensive experience in management at a senior level including strategic planning, policy development, program evaluation, financial management, contract management, human resource management, and risk management.
- Must have considerable eexperience and understanding of system level change management theories and strategies within a complex health care environment.
- Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, leadership, conflict resolution, facilitation and collaborative skills.
- A good previous work and attendance record.
- An acceptable criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening. Please Note: Please ensure the application clearly demonstrates how you meet the noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. This competition may be used to fill future job vacancies. Salary Range: $56.09
- $69.26 per hour (Level 24 – Excluded) Bi-Weekly Hours: 75.0 Hours Bi-Weekly / Monday to Friday / Days (Evenings, Nights, Weekends & On-Call as Required) Posting ID: 173540-0526WHPE Closing Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 4:00pm Where possible, submitting an electronic resume or job application is preferred. Otherwise, applications may be submitted by mail to the PEI Public Service Commission at either P.
O. Box 2000, Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8, or c/o ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É., 120 Heather Moyse Drive, Summerside, PE C1N 5L2. Applications may also be sent by fax to (902) 368-4383 or (902) 888-8083. As receipt of faxed applications cannot be guaranteed, applicants are encouraged to confirm receipt by telephone or in person prior to the closing date. Please ensure the appropriate Job Posting ID number is included on all application materials. Applications may be submitted online, and application forms may be obtained at www.jobspei.ca, any ACCESS PEI/ACCÈS Î.-P.-É. location, PEI Government office, Regional Services Centre, or by telephone at (902) 368-4080 or (902) 888-8013.

📌 Administrator - Community Hospitals West - 173540 (O'Leary)
🏢 Health PEI
📍 O'Leary