Regional Staff Pharmacist

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Russell; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Regional Staff Pharmacist in Manitoba. The role involves managing medication distribution, verifying orders, and providing drug information. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, relevant experience, and be licensed in Manitoba. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. This position includes oversight of pharmacy staff and contributions to policy formulation, while respecting confidentiality and cultural diversity.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital pharmacy practice preferred.
• Possess a Class 5 Driver’s License in Manitoba.
• Eligibility for licensure as a pharmacist in Manitoba.

Responsibilities

• Distribute medications and perform sterile compounding.
• Triaging and verifying medication orders.
• Provide drug information and educational programs.
• Monitor clinical status and offer medication counseling.
• Supervise pharmacy assistants, students, and interns.
• Collaborate on policies and procedures for Pharmacy Services.
• Engage in expanded scope of practice activities.

Skills

Leadership

Independent judgement

Written communication

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Decision making

Problem-solving

Cultural sensitivity

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Licensed in Manitoba

Pharmacy Examining Board Certification

Job description

Pride is actively seeking a Regional Staff Pharmacist to assign sites. This role reports to the Director/Manager/Supervisor of Pharmacy at the applicable site.

Position Overview

• Distribution of medications including non-sterile and sterile compounding within a variety of drug distribution models.
• 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 and participate in unit conferences and family conferences as required.
• Supervise and provide direction to pharmacy assistants, students and interns and verify 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.