Zone: Eastern Zone
Location: Waterford Hospital
Clinical Pharmacist IE
Pharmacy Department
Temporary Part-time (Until March 15, 2025 with possibility of extension)
21035RP1
Hours 37.5 (3.75 hour shifts; Days)
Salary CG-41 ($48.12 - $54.32 per hour which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable)
Competition Number VAC0001729
Posted Date 2024-10-08
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications
Job Summary
Eastern Health's Pharmacy Department is seeking motivated professionals to fill a Clinical Pharmacist I E position. The position will be involved in distributive activities within a unit dose/traditional dose distribution system and clinical services as required. The Clinical Pharmacist will be required to be a preceptor to Pharmacy students, teach in-service education and participate in committee work as needed. There is also an expectation that the Clinical Pharmacist will be on-call.
This position maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Pharmacy for integrity and professional practice issues.
Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Occasionally lifts objects less than 10 lbs.
Regularly stands or walks when performing activities.
Constantly uses fine finger/precision work using hand tools; visual concentration is required to read and interpret drug orders, calculate dosages, ensure medications are dispensed properly, read clinical studies, drug monographs, patient specific laboratory results, and to inspect and check drug amounts/preparations.
A high level of alertness and concentration is required to do this work.
There is lack of control over the work pace and works under tight time pressures.
Regularly prepares compounds or dispenses toxic drugs, IV mixtures, etc., and when performing this activity is constantly exposed to hazardous chemicals.
Job Qualifications
Graduation from a recognized School of Pharmacy is required.
Current licensure and in good standing with the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board is required.
Doctor of Pharmacy Degree is an asset.
Completion of a hospital residency program is an asset.
Previous hospital pharmacy experience is an asset.
Demonstrated effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated effective time management skills.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective interprofessional working relationships.
Demonstrated ability to provide direction, supervision, mentorship and training to Pharmacy Technicians/students and Pharmacy students.
Proven ability to assume professional responsibility for safe, ethical and effective practice.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.
Open to external applicants.