Pharm D Masters

Saskatchewan Health Authority; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saskatchewan Health Authority at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon is seeking a Pharmacist - Pharm D for a full-time regular position. The role focuses on advancing clinical pharmacy practice and delivering patient-centred medication services in the critical care environment.

The incumbent will lead practice advancement projects, provide drug information to prescribers, mentor students and residents, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise medication-use processes.

Qualifications

• One year hospital pharmacy experience.
• Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) degree.
• CPRB certification from an accredited Pharmacy Residency Program is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead practice advancement projects and patient care quality initiatives to improve medication-use processes.
• Provide drug information to prescribers and the health care team and support education/training of pharmacists, residents and students.
• Collaborate with hospital departments to advance clinical pharmacy practice and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Management skills

Education

Master of Pharmacy (MPharm)

Tools

CPRB certification

Job description

Position #: 202421

Expected Start Date: November 16, 2026

Union: HSAS

Facility: Royal University Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Pharmacy Practice Saskatoon

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Hours of Work: Standard Hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Pharmacist - Pharm D $59.917 to $69.693

Travel Required: No

Job Description: The Pharmacist Masters is committed to advancement of Clinical Pharmacy Practice through the integration of knowledge/skill, provision of quality, patient-focused pharmacy services and development/optimization of pharmacist directed patient care activities in the critical care environment. The incumbent, an expert pharmacist practitioner, has responsibility for patient care through ensuring the medication-related needs of patients and the provision of drug information to prescribers, other health care professionals and the patient. The incumbent supports medication and practice-related education/training to pharmacists, pharmacy residents and pharmacy students. The incumbent liaises with other departments, hospital personnel, or external groups. Lead practice advancement projects, patient care quality and regulatory compliance initiatives designed to improve medication-use processes or pharmacy practice. Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• One (1) year experience working in a hospital pharmacy

Education

• Master of Pharmacy (MPharm)

Licenses

• CPRB certification from an accredited Pharmacy Residency Prgram is an asset

Memberships

• Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals (SCPP)
• Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacy (CSHP)
• Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan (PAS)

Competencies

• Advanced - Problem solving skills
• Advanced - Communication skills
• Advanced - Written Communication Skills
• Advanced - Organizational skills
• Advanced - Critical thinking skills
• Advanced - Management skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to adapt to changing conditions
• Clinical knowledge and experience to enhance patient care through drug therapy
• ability to identify, prevent and solve drug-therapy problems
• ability to train pharmacy residents and students in a positive manner
• Knowledge in principles of pharmaceutical care
• ability to mentor adult learners

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/
• Membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacy (CSHP) is an asset
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy Professionals