Pride is actively seeking a Regional Staff Pharmacist to assign sites. This role reports to the Director/Manager/Supervisor of Pharmacy at the applicable site.
Position Overview
- Distribution of medications including non-sterile and sterile compounding within a variety of drug distribution models.
- Triaging orders to verify authenticity, completeness and appropriateness with respect to dosage, route, frequency, incompatibilities, interactions, duplications, allergies, formulary compliance, automatic therapeutic substitution and automatic stop.
- Provide drug information for patients and health care professionals, educational programs, drug utilization reviews and literature evaluation.
- Monitor the clinical status and drug therapies of patients to determine appropriate clinical drug interventions for identified or anticipated medication related problems; counsel patients on medication usage and participate in unit conferences and family conferences as required.
- Supervise and provide direction to pharmacy assistants, students and interns and verify the accuracy of tasks performed by them.
- Collaborate with the Director of Pharmacy/Manager of Pharmacy in formulating, implementing and revising policies, procedures,
manuals and documents relating to the operation of Pharmacy Services.
- Expanded scope of practice activities as required and supported by PMH policy.
Experience
- Previous experience in hospital pharmacy practice is preferred.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or equivalent undergraduate pharmacy degree
- Licensed, or eligibility for licensure as a pharmacist in the Province of Manitoba
- Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada Certification
Qualifications And Skills
- Province of Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
- Demonstrated leadership and independent judgement.
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
- Solid organizational, decision making and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
- Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.
This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.