Description
Managers in health care plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the delivery of health care services, such as diagnosis and treatment, nursing and therapy, within institutions, and in other settings, that provide health care services. They are employed in hospitals, medical clinics, nursing homes and other health care organizations.
Job Titles
- Chief of anesthesia
- Chief of emergency medicine
- Chief of medical staff
- Director of clinical medicine
- Director of dietetics
- Director of laboratory medicine
- Director of nursing – medical services
- Director of occupational therapy
- Director of physiotherapy
- Director of surgery
- Home care services director – medical services
- Medical clinic director
- Mental health residential care program manager
- Rehabilitation services director
Main Duties
- Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the delivery of health care services within a department of a health care institution, or in other settings where health care services are provided
- Consult with boards of directors and senior managers to maintain and establish standards for the provision of health care services
- Develop evaluation systems to monitor the quality of health care given to patients
- Monitor the use of diagnostic services, in-patient beds and facilities to ensure effective use of resources
- Develop and implement plans for new programs, special projects, new material and equipment acquisitions and future staffing levels in their department or establishment
- Plan and control departmental or establishment budget
- Represent the department or establishment at meetings with government officials, the public, the media and other organizations
- Supervise health care supervisors and professionals
- Recruit health care staff of the department or establishment.
Workplaces
- Hospitals
- Medical clinics
- Nursing homes
- Other health care establishments
Skills
- Coordinating
- Decision Making
- Learning and Teaching Strategies
- Management of Financial Resources Management of Material Resources
Abilities
- Categorization Flexibility
- Deductive Reasoning
- Fluency of Ideas
- Inductive Reasoning Information Ordering
Personal Attributes
- Attention to Detail
- Independence
- Leadership
- Active Learning
- Adaptability
Similar Occupations
- Senior managers – health, education, social and community services and membership organizations (00013)
- Government managers – health and social policy development and program administration (40010)
Source: OaSIS
Employment Outlook
The employment outlook will be Good for managers in health care (NOC 30010) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
Managers in health care oversee hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and community health programs. The demand for workers in this occupation will depend on the province’s aging population, immigration, and government priorities to strengthen the health system. These roles are not entry-level; most employers seek candidates with 3–5 years of experience in health or human services, knowledge of clinical practices, and strong leadership skills. A master’s degree in business or health administration enhances prospects. For new graduates or career changers, entry into this pathway often begins with roles in administration, project coordination, or clinical supervision, with advancement possible through experience and further education.
With P.E.I. investing in health-care staffing and infrastructure, this occupation offers meaningful opportunities for those interested in leadership and system transformation.
Here are some key facts about Managers in health care in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Managers in health care mainly work in the following sectors:
- Hospitals (NAICS 622): 76%
- Nursing and residential care facilities (NAICS 623): 12%
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 11%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 93% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 7% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 78% of managers in health care work all year, while 22% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 18% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 82% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor’s: 24% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor’s degree: 38% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 24% compared to 8% for all occupations
Source: Job Bank
Prevailing Wages
| AREA | LOW | MEDIAN | HIGH |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEI | $51.00 | $52.30 | $76.92 |
| Canada | $35.00 | $55.29 | $79.33 |
Training
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