Regional Staff Pharmacist

Location: Riding Mountain (Neepawa)

Requisition
HR Posting Number: SWAH
232325
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.

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