Pharmacist - Continuing Care

Sobeys; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmacy sector is seeking an Interim Staff Pharmacist for a 6-month role in Newfoundland. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional patient-centered care, participate in health services, and focus on regulatory compliance. This position may lead to a full-time role with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package

Access to Virtual Health Care

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement and Savings Plan

10% in-store discount

Learning and Development Resources

Paid Vacation

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing.
• Injection and First Aid Certification required.
• Experience with clinical services and medication reviews.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services and manage medications.
• Participate in professional programs for patient care.
• Ensure prescription safety and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Warmth

Empathy

Compassion

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

Kroll software

Job description

Requisition ID: 190608
Career Group: Pharmacy Careers
Job Category: Retail - Pharmacy
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Newfoundland and Labrador
City: St. John's
Location: 0154 St. John's Continuing Care Lawtons
Postal Code: A1E 4E1

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Sobeys Inc. is a growing Canadian company. We are a market leader in grocery and pharmacy that operate under multiple banners spanning over 1,600 stores in communities across the country. Our family of over 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are on a mission to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our teammates.

Our national pharmacy team is proudly Canadian, with pharmacies from coast to coast in our various banners. Depending on your province you would recognize us as Sobeys, Safeway, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, Lawtons Drugs or FreshCo.

Ready to Make an impact?

We are passionate about taking care of the health and well-being of individuals and families in our communities.

You’ll be part of our pharmacy team that’s committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care and exceeding patients’ expectations. We are looking for friendly, knowledgeable, and professional individuals to join our team who will make meeting the health needs of our patients their top priority.

This is an Interim Staff Pharmacist role for 6 months and/or with the opportunity to become a full-time position.

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

• Demonstrate warmth, empathy, and compassion while playing a key role in achieving excellence in the areas of patient centered care, customer service, workflow efficiencies, corporate pharmacy programs and contractual requirements of continuing care facilities based on corporate agreements
• Responsible for the provision of clinical services focused on continuing care contractual obligations (i.e., disease state management, medication reviews, full scope of practice, reporting, after-hours emergency service); at times required to be on site
• Participate in professional programs and collaborate with colleagues to provide excellence in health & wellness services to all patients
• Initiate care plans, follow up, and complete proper documentation
• Identify actual and potential drug related problems through completion of medication reviews
• Provide education to nursing staff
• Participate on facility committees, complete biannual medication reviews as part of the care team with Nurses, Physicians, and Nurse Practitioners
• Ensure prescription safety prioritizing technical functions to Pharmacy Registered Technicians and Assistants as required
• Provide quarterly reports to facility administration, review all medication errors and complete audits (stat box supplies, antibiotic and antipsychotic use, and wound care)
• Thoroughly understand all relevant corporate pharmacy service offerings/programs, and provide each customer/patient with the program that meets their health care needs
• Maintain current knowledge of pharmacy practice, regulatory requirements, and industry trends/developments; attend training as required
• Adhere to all regulatory requirements, Company policies, processes, and procedures (e.g., OHS, Loss Prevention, CQI)

What you have to offer:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized institution
• Must be a Licensed Pharmacist, in good standing, in the province of responsibility
• Injection and First Aid Certification
• Additional certifications (i.e. Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, Advance Prescribing)
• Kroll software experience is preferred

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally.

Our Total Rewards programs goes well beyond your paycheque:

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance*.
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform* and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings*.
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable*.
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Vacation

* Eligible only after working a set number of hours/days worked.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.