Pharmacist F/T at Hamilton Drugs Ltd.

Hamilton Drugs Ltd. is seeking a pharmacist who is passionate about providing exceptional patient care. We work closely with other health care professionals in the community to promote an environment where pharmacists can work to their full clinical abilities, providing a fulfilling work environment and best possible patient care. We understand work-life balance is extremely important and support our employees mental and physical health any way we can.

Nestled in the heart of Labrador, Happy Valley-Goose Bay offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant community life. Imagine waking up to breathtaking landscapes, with endless opportunities for outdoor adventures like fishing, hiking, and snowmobiling. Our town is steeped in history, home to the storied CFB Goose Bay, and boasts a diverse, welcoming community that celebrates a mosaic of cultures, including Innu and Inuit heritage. With excellent transportation links, Happy Valley-Goose Bay serves as a convenient hub, making it easy to stay connected while enjoying the tranquility and charm of small-town living.

Responsibilities:

• Working collaboratively with patients’ physicians and other healthcare professionals to ensure positive drug therapy outcomes
• Performing medication reviews and medication management services as per the provincial standards
• Applying full scope of practice as a clinical pharmacist in Newfoundland
• Patient counseling on selection and use of non-prescription medication
• Ensuring accurate pharmacotherapy
• Compounding prescribed pharmaceutical products
• Advising patients and health care professionals on the indications, contra-indications, adverse effects, drug interactions and dosage of medications
• Maintaining medication profiles of customers including registry of poisons and narcotic and controlled drugs
• Ensuring proper preparation, packaging, distribution and storage of vaccines, serums, biologicals and other drugs and pharmaceuticals

Requirements:

• Licensed and in good standing with the Newfoundland & Labrador Pharmacy Board
• Strong sense of professionalism
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Strong problem solving skills
• Superior patient and physician relation skills
• Injection Certification
• Excellent leadership and performance management skills an asset
• Additional accreditation such as a CDE or a Geriatric Pharmacist an asset
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Compensation:

• $10,000.00 signing and retention bonus paid upon first day of work and is based upon 1 full year of service. Option available for a $20,000.00 signing bonus in return for a 2-year agreement
• Living allowance and Relocation Assistance available
• Group health and dental plan available
• All professional licenses and fees paid
• Malpractice insurance included
• Northern Allowance Taxation Benefits
• 8% (4 weeks) annual leave paid bi-weekly
• Work schedule requires 40 hours per week while working only 1 in every 3 weekends
• Salary compensation is above industry expectations and can be further enhanced based upon experience and qualifications

Our pharmacy is under the banner of PharmaChoice. PharmaChoice sees the pharmacist’s role as a recognized community leader, whose commitment to their patients makes them an important member of their patient’s health care team.

We thank all candidates for their interest and only those selected to continue the recruitment process will be contacted.