Staff Pharmacist - 2015

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in Winnipeg, MB is seeking a Pharmacist for maternity leave coverage in the Pharmacy HSC Sterile Products unit, providing services for inpatients and outpatients under supervision at the Health Sciences Centre.

The role requires an entry-to-practice pharmacy credential and Manitoba licensure, with residency preferred. Pharmacotherapy monitoring, drug information and education, and collaboration with clinical teams are expected.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Manitoba.
• Entry-to-practice degree in Pharmacy from a Canadian university or equivalent.
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy services to inpatients and outpatients under supervision.
• Conduct pharmacotherapy monitoring, provide drug information and education.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to meet medication-related needs.

Skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Flexibility & independence

Education

Entry-to-practice credential in Pharmacy

Hospital Residency (preferred)

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Pharmacy software

Job description

Requisition ID: 411536

Position Number: 20010820

Posting End Date: October 1, 2026

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Corporate - Health Sciences Centre

Department / Unit: Pharmacy HSC Sterile Products

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 01/04/2027 - 07/03/2028

Reason for Term: Maternity Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $60.744 , $62.625 , $64.584 , $66.615 , $68.745 , $70.963

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the designated Pharmacy Manager, the incumbent is responsible for the provision of pharmacy services to accommodate the medication and medication-related needs of hospital inpatients and outpatients. This includes pharmacotherapy monitoring, drug information and education.

Experience

• Previous experience in hospital pharmacy practice is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in Pharmacy from an accredited Canadian university program or the approved equivalent if internationally educated as determined by the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM).
• Completion of Hospital Residency program is preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Licensed or eligible for licensing in the Province of Manitoba.

Qualifications And Skills

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate professional information and to deal appropriately with matters of an urgent nature.
• Knowledge of information systems technology and software is required.
• Knowledge of current pharmacy computer systems and software preferred.
• Effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills including fluency in the english language.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and independence in planning work to meet demanding schedules.
• Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with other individuals.
• Supports the Philosophy/Mission/Goals and Objectives of the WRHA Pharmacy Program and the sites it services and is discreet.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to travel to other sites.

This maternity/parental term may expire sooner than the date indicated subject to a minimum of two (2) weeks’ notice.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, Prairie Crocus Manor, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.