Staff Pharmacist – Pharmacy – Whitehorse General Hospital (#STAFF003048)
Requisition # STAFF003048 (PIPSC Bargaining Unit)
Regular Part Time position –0.5 FTE
This position is at the L09 level with an hourly pay range of $54.58 – $72.91

Are you looking to be part of an exceptional and passionate health care team in one of Canada’s most spectacular natural environments with vast and stunning wilderness at your doorstep?

Yukon Hospitals strives to cultivate an workplace of passionate and engaged people with a culture that values growth, work/life balance, and wellness in helping all our people reach optimal ability. Our organization is an integrated system of hospitals: Whitehorse General Hospital (79 beds), Watson Lake Community Hospital (6 beds) and Dawson City Community Hospital (6 beds).

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, the incumbent is responsible for pharmacy services in the hospital which include: the provision of a medication distribution system that meets the needs of the patients and optimizes safety, efficiency and economy; pharmacotherapy monitoring which includes patient-specific assessment of medications based on diagnoses, allergies, laboratory tests and adverse effects; pharmaceutical care, which includes participating in development and monitoring of a therapeutic plan to improve the patient’s quality of life; and quality assurance which ensures that the optimal delivery of patient-focused care is incorporated into daily practice. The Pharmacist is also responsible for pharmaceutical services (distribution & clinical) to community healthcare facilities.

Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

Excellent organizational and decision-making skills;

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills;

Current knowledge of pharmaceutical advances and changes;

Excellent verbal and written communication;

Excellent research skills and ability to prepare reports and correspondence;

Ability to function with a computer;





Ability to deal with interruptions and time pressures and prioritize concurrent demands;

Knowledge of established policies and procedures in department and hospital-wide;

Knowledge of professional standards & guidelines;

Cross-cultural awareness and confidentiality;

Effective interpersonal skills including discretion, tact and reliability.

The successful candidate is required to have a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited program of study, be licensed as a Pharmacist in the Yukon or able to get licensed, and a Certificate of qualification from the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC). Desired but not essential for this position; completion of a pharmacy residency program, Masters in Clinical Pharmacy, membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacy, experience with Meditech; and, a class 5 driver’s license. Three to five years experience in a clinical hospital pharmacy setting would be considered an asset for this position

For more information, contact recruitment at (phone hidden)/9000 ext. 8347

Indigenous Workforce Initiative –
We are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. When you apply for a job, you can choose to identify as Indigenous in your application. Please do so in whatever manner you feel accurately reflects who you are. Yukon Hospitals’ Indigenous Engagement Advisor will then contact you to offer support with your application, share information about training or mentorships, and answer any questions you may have. All self-identification information will remain confidential. You can get support before or after applying for a job by contacting [email protected] or calling (phone hidden).

Yukon Hospital Corporation is committed to employment equity. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to consider resumes from International applicants. Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada in order to apply, i.e. have Landed Immigrant Status, Work Visa, or be a Canadian Citizen.

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📌 Staff Pharmacist – Pharmacy - Whitehorse General Hospital (#ST8) (Quebec City)
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