Director, Pharmacy

St. Joseph's Health Care, London; London; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London, Ontario is seeking a Director of Pharmacy Services to provide strategic vision and administrative oversight for a comprehensive range of pharmaceutical services. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of hospital pharmacy leadership experience and a Master's degree in a related field. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, operational excellence, and compliance with safety regulations. The position offers a competitive salary range of $78.60 - $92.43 per hour.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of progressive management experience is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop staff.
• Experience in strategic and operational planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision and administrative leadership for pharmacy services.
• Organize all aspects of Pharmacy operations.
• Ensure patient-centered care and medication safety.

Skills

Leadership and management experience

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of relevant legislation

Ability to develop collegial partnerships

Strong organizational skills

Education

Master's Degree in pharmacy, science, health care administration or business administration

Valid registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists

Job description

Overview

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St. Joseph's Hospital - London, ON • Full Time • Salary Range: $78.60 - $92.43 /hour

Director, Pharmacy Services – St. Joseph's Health Care London

Reporting to the Vice President, Patient Care and Chief Nurse Executive, the Director of Pharmacy Services is accountable for providing a strategic vision and administrative leadership for a full range of pharmaceutical services (inclusive of hospital and ambulatory care, long term care and retail services). Using well developed strategic leadership, management, and interpersonal skills, the Director is responsible for organizing all aspects of Pharmacy operations in delivering patient-centered care, strong and efficient clinical services programs, education and research within an environment of patient and medication safety.

The position responsibilities include but are not limited to strategic planning; medication use management; quality actions and performance improvements; drug use system management utilizing informatics and technology; supply chain management; delivering consistent, safe and compassionate high quality patient care that aligns with best practices.

The Director, Pharmacy Services also acts as the Designated Manager as per Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act (DPRA). Is accountable for the Ontario College of Pharmacy (OCP) Standards, and for safe use of medication and medication systems in the hospital and pharmacies. This opportunity requires exceptional leadership that is harmonious with and reflective of the values of St. Joseph's of respect, excellence, and compassion.

Essential Qualifications

• Master's Degree (in pharmacy, science, health care administration or business administration)
• Valid registration and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Part A Pharmacist
• 5 to 7 years of progressive management experience is desirable, with at least 5 years of hospital pharmacy leadership experience
• Leadership and management experience including strategic and operational planning, performance, project and change management, and education and research activities
• Progressive leadership in pharmacy and clinical care hospital setting, including multi-site service delivery
• Demonstrated leadership in administrative and fiscal planning, risk management and health and safety and operational decision-making including balance multiple and competing priorities
• Strong ability to develop collegial partnerships and stakeholder relations, collaboration and team development
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
• Ability and commitment to act as a supervisor under OHSA
• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop staff
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and principles of management
• Advanced interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Models values-based leadership behavior with personal accountability and credibility

Teaching and Research

St Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties.

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella, varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, COVID-19 and influenza.
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin test

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