Pharmacist - Including Assignment in Nunavut

Position Details

Posting #: 25552

Department: Pharmacy

Employee Type: Regular, Full Time

If Temporary, Number Of Weeks

Union: OPSEU

Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule

• Work Days: Monday to Friday, Occasional Weekends, Holidays
• Time of Day: Days, Afternoons, Evenings
• Shift: Rotating, 7.5 hour
• Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates

• Opening Date: 08/08/23
• Closing Date: Open until filled

Position Description

Position Summary We are looking for a pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Services team!

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is proud to provide an exciting and rewarding career opportunity. SJHH is partnering with the Government of Nunavut to provide a unique opportunity to provide inpatient care for people living in Iqaluit and neighboring communities. This is a permanent full-time position based out of SJHH in Hamilton, ON, covering a temporary opening for 12 months at Qikiqtani General Hospital in Iqaluit. Upon completion of term in Iqaluit, candidate will return to Hamilton to work as a clinical pharmacist in an inpatient unit. Future coverage in Nunavut may be required as need arises to cover any leaves/absences.

At SJHH, our mission is simple, Living the Legacy: Compassionate Care, Faith and Discovery. We are seeking a skilled, committed and motivated Pharmacist who shares our mission, vision and values. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone seeking to experience working in Northern Canada and who is passionate about providing care to underserviced communities. It is also ideal for any candidate who is considering transitioning from retail pharmacy to inpatient pharmacy. As an employee of an academic hospital, you will also have the opportunity to precept students and learners. Motivated recent graduates of an accredited Pharmacy program or hospital pharmacy residency are welcome.

At SJHH, our determination to attract and retain the best and the brightest talent is reflected in our investment in the people who work here. Patient and staff safety is a major priority and fostering this culture has led us to become one of Canada’s best academic hospitals. We are one of the largest healthcare organizations in Canada known locally and globally for our committed and compassionate delivery of quality patient care.

To learn more about living and working in Nunavut, please refer to CSHP article or contact us. HPO Summer 2020.indd

Come be a part of the exciting future of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton!

Salary & Benefits

We offer a very competitive salary and benefits package. Additional benefits while working in Nunavut include: Nunavut Pharmacist licensure cost, shift premium, housing accommodation costs covered, allowance for daily living expenses, and travel expenses to Nunavut.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited university required
• Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, Part A, in good standing
• Injection and Immunization Certification from an OCP-recognized program is an asset
• Previous hospital experience is an asset
• Hospital Pharmacy Residency is an asset
• Certification or advanced training in disease state management is an asset
• Demonstrates strong customer service orientation and skill working collaboratively with others
• Experience working on or leading quality improvement initiatives is an asset
• Possesses excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent attendance and punctuality are essential

Responsibilities

• Provides customer centric care, recognizing both patients and other internal stakeholders (eg: other healthcare providers) as customers
• Provides pharmaceutical care to patients while working under full expanded scope of practice
• Reviews safety and appropriateness of medication orders
• Ensures optimal patient care by identifying, preventing and resolving drug therapy problems
• Oversee tasks performed by Pharmacy Technicians to ensure safe and accurate medication dispensing
• Precepts and mentors students and residents
• Attend and present at staff education seminars
• Performs duties in a manner that demonstrates the employee’s commitment to developing a culture of patient and staff safety through accountability, reliability, trust and team work
• Uses professional communication and excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with colleagues within and outside the department
• Effectively manages daily workload using demonstrated ability to prioritize patients and tasks
• Identify and follow up on adverse reactions and medication incidents
• Contributes to the corporate efforts and initiatives, as appropriate, to enhance SJHH’s mission, vision and values, by participating in departmental and hospital projects, committees and task groups as assigned
• Acts as a liaison between Pharmacy Services and other healthcare provides (eg: nurses, allied health staff and physicians) to provide education and to promote pharmacy initiatives
• Maintains confidentiality and privacy standards at all times
• Adheres to all applicable NAPRA, regulatory standards and hospital/Pharmacy Services policies and procedures
• Performs all duties as assigned by Manager

Hours Of Work

Rotating shifts Monday to Friday; Days, Afternoons, Evenings and Occasional Weekends

Please Note

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code. St. Joe’s fosters an environment where we celebrate diversity, where teams reflect the diversity of the community in which we serve, enhancing the connection to patients, clients, community, and each other.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.

Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.