Staff Pharmacist - Pharmacy - Regular Part Time

Regular Part Tim Position - (0.5 FTE)

This position is at the L09 Level with an hourly pay range of $54.58 - $72.91

(PIPSC Bargaining Unit)

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager, the incumbent is responsible for pharmacy services in the hospital which include: the provision of a medication distribution system that meets the needs of the patients and optimizes safety, efficiency and economy; pharmacotherapy monitoring which includes patient-specific assessment of medications based on diagnoses, allergies, laboratory tests and adverse effects; pharmaceutical care, which includes participating in development and monitoring of a therapeutic plan to improve the patient's quality of life; and quality assurance which ensures that the optimal delivery of patient-focused care is incorporated into daily practice. The Pharmacist is also responsible for pharmaceutical services (distribution & clinical) to community healthcare facilities.

Knowledge and skills required:

• Excellent organizational and decision- making skills;
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills;
• Current knowledge of pharmaceutical advances and changes;
• Excellent verbal and written communication;
• Excellent research skills and ability to prepare reports and correspondence;
• Ability to function with a computer;
• Ability to deal with interruptions and time pressures and prioritize concurrent demands;
• Knowledge of established policies and procedures in department and hospital-wide;
• Knowledge of professional standards & guidelines;
• Cross-cultural awareness and confidentiality;
• Effective interpersonal skills including discretion, tact and reliability.

The successful candidate is required to have a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy from an accredited program of study, be licensed as a Pharmacist in the Yukon or able to get licensed, and a Certificate of qualification from the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC). Desired but not essential for this position; completion of a pharmacy residency program, Masters in Clinical Pharmacy, membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacy, experience with Meditech; and, a class 5 driver's license. Three to five years experience in a clinical hospital pharmacy setting would be considered an asset for this position

Incentives:

• Yukon Bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Pension Plan

Closing Date: Open Until Filled