Pharmacy Operations Manager

Kentville, NS, Canada

Job Description


Req ID: 178487
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Western Zone, Valley Regional Hospital
Department: PHAR Pharmacy VRH
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: Management/Non Union Position
Posting Closing Date: 22-Apr-24Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We\'re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there\'s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with an Nova Scotia Health role means you\'ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.About the OpportunityReporting to the Director of Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Operations Manager is responsible for the safe, effective and efficient provision of drug distribution services. The Pharmacy Operations Manager works collaboratively with other members of the department\'s leadership team in a co-leadership model to ensure compounding, preparation and delivery of medications for patients meet high standards for quality and patient safety and is aligned with strategic priorities of the Pharmacy Department and NSH.In addition, the Pharmacy Operations Manager oversees drug procurement and inventory management, pharmacy practice assistant competency assessment and certification and health technology assessment (drug distribution systems). The Pharmacy Operations Manager oversees the selection, training and evaluation of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy practice assistants, students, clerical and support staff with respect to expected performance and competencies and supports the operational, fiscal and strategic objectives of the Pharmacy Department and NSHA. The Pharmacy Operations Manager is also responsible to ensure that all programs and initiatives are consistent with the mission, vision, values, strategic directions and business plan of NSHA.About YouWe would love to hear from you if you have the following:

  • Completion of a recognized pharmacy technician program
  • Licensed as a pharmacy technician in Nova Scotia, through the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists
  • Completion of a management training program preferred
  • Minimum 3 years\' experience in a hospital setting managing human, financial and material resources allocated to Pharmacy service an asset
  • Proficient with computers and office administration programs, experience with pharmacy software and technology preferred
  • Excellent interpersonal communication and collaborative skills
  • Demonstrated collaborative practice with pharmacy practice assistants, pharmacists, learners, nursing, physicians and managers
  • Must possess strong planning, evaluative and leadership skills; have demonstrated fiscal and time-management skills
  • Strong knowledge of healthcare issues and collective agreements
  • Excellent knowledge of hospital pharmacy practice
  • Ability to prioritize, problem solve and work under pressure of time limitations is required
  • Previous experience with Failure Mode Effects and Analysis reviews an asset
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours
  • Long Assignment / 100% FTE / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
  • Approximately 1 year
Compensation and Incentives$34.24 - $42.81 HourlySuccessful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.Once You\'ve AppliedThank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.Follow Us!

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2291289
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    $34.24 - 42.81 per hour
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Kentville, NS, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned