Job Description

May 16, 2024PHARMACIST (BAND LEVEL 9)School of Pharmacy(One Year Contractual Position)The University will consider applications from qualified permanent staff who may be interested in a secondment, subject to departmental approvalDUTIESReporting to the Special Advisor, Practice Innovation, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the three main functions of the MTS Clinic: providing care to patients; teaching and mentoring student and pharmacist learners; and participating in and supporting research projects through the Clinic. Duties include providing comprehensive medication therapy assessments to patients and model the process to student learners; developing effective relationships with other health care professionals; providing a positive environment for patients and learners; coordinating experiential learning experiences for student rotations at and affiliated with the Clinic; supervising and evaluating student performance on experiential placements; providing mentorship and support to pharmacists completing clinical skills development experiences; providing instruction to students in areas related to the Clinic practice, skills and knowledge; supporting the development and growth of patient referrals and Clinic programs/services; participating in Clinic projects, evaluation, and research studies by contributing to data collection, development of clinical tools and other related activities; and performing other related duties as required.QUALIFICATIONSExperience (3-5 years) in practicing pharmacy in an innovative, interprofessional and/or collaborative setting; completion of a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree. The successful candidate will be a Pharmacist who is licensed (or eligible for licensure) with the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board and has the authorization (or be eligible to be authorized) to administer injections and pharmacist prescribing. A minimum of 2 years\' experience teaching or acting as a preceptor to pharmacy students is required; or any equivalent combinations of experience and training may be considered. The successful applicant will have superior interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication ability. Enthusiasm for clinical teaching, and experience in providing constructive feedback to students is required. Experience or a high level of comfort in providing comprehensive medication therapy assessments, including motivational interviewing, identifying and prioritizing drug-related problems, problem-solving and critical thinking ability, developing and documenting drug therapy plans, and implementing patient follow up plans is necessary. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a dynamic environment where innovation and creativity is encouraged. Experience and/or interest in pharmacy practice research is desirable. Some travel throughout the province will be required.SALARY $66,092 - $90,126 per annum (Management and Professional)CLOSING DATE May 31, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. NDTAll qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at recruitment@mun.ca.Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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