Staff Pharmacist

Neighbourly Pharmacy; Northwest Territories; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Staff Pharmacist to enhance patient health and wellness in a vibrant community. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values patient care and professional development. With a commitment to accessible healthcare, this role involves monitoring drug therapy, counseling patients, and collaborating with a healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes. The company provides competitive compensation, relocation assistance, and a scholarship program for pharmacy students, making it an attractive opportunity for both new graduates and experienced professionals.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Lucrative sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Scholarship program for pharmacy students

3 round-trip flights from NT to home province each year

Northern Living Allowance

5% RRSP Matching

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Life and disability insurance

Career growth and mentorship opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the provincial regulatory body.
• Experience in patient-focused care and drug therapy management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor medication therapy and counsel patients on prescriptions.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes.
• Administer injections and promote health education.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

Neighbourly Pharmacy is looking for a full-time Staff Pharmacist to join our team at IDA Pharmacy in Inuvik, NWT.

We welcome applications from new graduates!

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Lucrative sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Scholarship program for pharmacy students
• 3 round-trip flights from NT to home province each year
• Northern Living Allowance
• 5% RRSP Matching
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Life and disability insurance
• Career growth and mentorship opportunities

About Neighbourly Pharmacy:

Neighbourly Pharmacy is Canada’s largest and fastest growing network of community pharmacies. Our 295+ locations across the country are united by one goal: our patients! We are committed to providing outstanding patient care through accessible healthcare and personalized service in each community we serve.

Patient-Focused Care Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacist will work to the full scope of practice, enhancing patient health and wellness by administering safe, effective, and responsible drug therapy. Responsibilities include:

• Determining the appropriateness of drug therapy
• Monitoring medication therapy for effectiveness, adverse reactions, and interactions
• Counseling patients on prescriptions, OTC products, and health issues, including indications, contraindications, adverse effects, interactions, and storage
• Answering patient questions requiring therapeutic knowledge or clinical assessment
• Providing clinical services as appropriate
• Administering injections/immunizations as needed
• Promoting health and wellness through education on disease prevention, lifestyle, and medication adherence
• Collaborating with healthcare team members to optimize patient outcomes
• Supervising pharmacy students or provisional pharmacists in restricted activities
• Adhering to relevant regulations
• Engaging in continuous professional development
• Performing other duties as required

Technical Skills:

• Effective communication skills
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-directed and able to work independently
• Teamwork skills

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized Canadian institution
• Licensed and in good standing with the provincial regulatory body

We appreciate all applications; only those selected for interviews will be acknowledged.

Neighbourly Pharmacy is an equal opportunity employer committed to accessibility and diversity. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and employment process.