Job Description
PHARMACIST (Casual)
The Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital has been recognized for providing exemplary care to its local residents and the surrounding population for generations. With 450 dedicated and highly trained staff members and a growing number of physicians, we proudly offer the attention and personal care that only a small community hospital can provide. Our organization provides a continuum of excellent, efficient and integrated services with our focus being to improve the health and quality of life of those we serve.
The Opportunity
The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the provision of pharmaceutical services (dispensing of drugs, clinical medication management, monitoring of drug utilization, and dissemination of drug information) in a manner, which is consistent with hospital and departmental standards, and objectives of quality, productivity, economy and safety, in full compliance with all related statutes and regulations.
Mandatory Qualifications
It is essential that the incumbent possess the following qualifications:
· Successful completion of a recognized Faculty of Pharmacy, Bachelor's Degree of Science in Pharmacy.
· Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists to practice as a Pharmacist in the Province of Ontario.
· Demonstrated excellent clinical skills related to Medication Management.
· Thorough knowledge of the Health Disciplines Act, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and the Guidelines for the Secure Distribution of Narcotic and Controlled Drugs in Hospitals, the Ontario Drug and Pharmacies Regulation Act, the Standards of Practice of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists and the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA). He/she shall also be familiar with the Public Hospitals Act, the Standards of Accreditation of the Council on Health Facilities Accreditation, and the Code of Ethics of the Ontario College of Pharmacists and the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists.
· Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication skills, both oral and written.
· Proficient in software applications including use of data bases, web based tools, word, excel, power point and other relevant work-related technologies.
· Ability to manage competing priorities and timelines.
· Conversant with the mission, vision, values statements, policies and quality assurance standards of the Hospital as they apply to the Pharmacy Department.
· Demonstrated commitment to continuing education by keeping abreast of current development in the practice of Pharmacy by means of conferences, seminars and workshops and perusing current, pertinent pharmaceutical and medical publications consistent with established professional guidelines.
· A member in good standing of the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists preferred.
· Previous related hospital experience preferred.
We Offer:
· HOOPP – Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan
Job Type: Casual
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Carleton Place, ON K7C 1J4: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- pharmacist: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Pharmacy License (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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