Pharmacy Services Coordinator

Job Summary:

The Coordinator, Pharmacy Services is accountable for the organization and supervision of the work and activities within the Pharmacy Department of the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre (SLMHC).

Through the use of leadership skills, an understanding of the decision-making process and the responsible use of resources, the Coordinator leads the department in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of services in alignment with organizational goals and objectives to ensure quality client care. The Coordinator works collaboratively with all members of the medical, nursing and allied health departments of the SLMHC and reports to the Manager of Rehabilitation & Pharmacy.

Qualifications:

•  Licensure as a pharmacist with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP) required.
  Minimum of two years hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Hospital residency certificate preferred.
• Familiarity with the standards of practice established by OCP
• Knowledge of principles and practices of project management
• Good interpersonal, organizational skills and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Demonstrated communication skills, organizational competence, conflict resolution, decision making and leadership skills.

Job Duties:

• Supports and gives leadership to staff in examining and implementing innovative evidence-based pharmacy care, focusing on standards and best practices in conjunction with the OCP and applicable legislations.
• Monitors allocation and effective use of available resources so that the standards of care and pharmacy practice will be met.
• Uses a client centered approach to oversee the planning and implementation of quality care.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of client care by ensuring compliance to pharmacy standards, addressing occurrences, planning and participating in pharmacy quality improvement activities.
• Applicant must be able to work precisely, with attention to detail and without supervision.
• Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to join a growing organization and lead a highly motivated team of healthcare professionals
• Leading pension plan (HOOPP)
• Four (4) weeks of paid vacation (starting)
• Blue Cross benefits package
• Housing and relocation assistance available

Salary: Starting at $110,857.50 annual. Commensurate with skills, experience and education.

Closing Date: When filled

Competition No. NADMIN 10/26 (Please quote on your application.)

Closing Date: When filled.

Submit Application To:
Human Resources Recruitment
Box 909, Sioux Lookout, On P8T 1B4
(807) 737-3030, Email: careers@slmhc.on.ca, Fax: (807) 737-6263

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, we thank all others for their interest. An acceptable criminal reference check and immunization records will be required from the successful candidate. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. SLMHC is an equal opportunity employer and a scent-free facility.