Regional Staff Pharmacist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Russell; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health seeks a Regional Staff Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy team at Russell Health Centre. The role supports medication distribution, patient counseling and collaboration within a multidisciplinary health care team.

The successful candidate will ensure safe dispensing, participate in drug information sessions, and help implement PMH policies. A valid Manitoba Pharmacy licence and vehicle access are required.

Qualifications

• Leadership and independent judgement to guide pharmacy operations.
• Effective written and oral communication with patients and care teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and respect diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Distribute medications including non-sterile and sterile compounding across multiple distribution models.
• Triaging orders to verify authenticity, completeness and appropriateness with respect to dosage, route, frequency, interactions, allergies, formulary compliance, and substitutions.
• Provide drug information for patients and healthcare professionals; participate in education and literature reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Independent judgement

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Manitoba licensure eligibility

Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada Certification

Job description

Requisition ID: 400875

HR Posting Number: SWAH232325

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Russell

Site: Prairie Mountain Health

Work Location: Russell Health Centre

Department / Unit: Pharmacy

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MGEU

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days, Evenings

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $62.249-$77.952

Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) is actively seeking a Regional Staff Pharmacist to assigned sites. This role reports to the Director/Manager/Supervisor of Pharmacy in the applicable site.

Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) employs over 7,500 employees who work together to improve the physical, mental, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals, families and communities in Western Manitoba.

Position Overview

The pharmacist functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary health care team and performs all duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Prairie Mountain Health.

• Distribution of medications including non-sterile and sterile compounding within a variety of drug distribution models (including but not limited to ward stock, unit dose, blister packing and automated dispensing cabinets).
• 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, participates in unit conferences and family conferences as required.
• Supervise and provide direction to pharmacy assistants, students and interns and verifies 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
• Strong 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.