Regional Staff Pharmacist

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