Job Description

Horizon Health Network is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPETITION #: 2023-68218 External

BARGAINING UNIT: SHCP

ZONE: Saint John

DEPARTMENT: SJRH Gen Pharmacy

FACILITY: Saint John Regional Hospital

POSTING TYPE: Permanent Full Time

JOB TITLE: Staff Pharmacist

CLASSIFICATION: Pharmacist 1 (PH01)

LANGUAGE: English Essential

HOURS OF WORK: Day, Evening, Night, Rotating, Subject to change due to operational requirements

SALARY: $42.1247 to $53.6084 per hour

JOB PURPOSE:

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for performing activities to ensure the safe use and effective management of medications.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy.
• Registered or eligible for licensure with the New Brunswick College of Pharmacists and licensed to practice in New Brunswick.
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.
• Written and spoken competence in English is required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Staff Pharmacist is responsible for:

• Developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating client pharmaceutical care plans
• Participating in medication distribution services
• Communicating medication information to members of the interdisciplinary team
• Leading and participating in pharmacy based projects, medication safety and quality improvement initiatives
• Supervising pharmacy technicians
• Acting as a preceptor

Employees are responsible to be aware of and understand Horizon\xe2\x80\x99s Terms of Employment:

COMPETENCIES:

Competencies identified by the National Association of Pharmacy Regulatory Authorities (NAPRA) 2009:

• Patient Care
• Communication and Education
• Professional Collaboration and Teamwork
• Drug Distribution
• Ethical, Legal and Professional Responsibilities
• Understanding Management Principles
• Drug, Therapeutics and Practice Information

Competencies identified Horizon Health Network

• Communication
• Decision Making
• Planning and Prioritizing Work
• Interpersonal Relations
• Results Orientation

Applications for this position must be submitted on-line by April 16, 2023.

Horizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

NOTE: There will be no further postings for this position should there be no fully qualified applicants. If you wish to be considered for this position and have most of the qualifications as posted and the registration or licensure where required, you are encouraged to apply at this time.

Should testing be required to demonstrate language proficiency, the official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and will be placed on the personnel file for Horizon hiring purposes.

Please quote Competition # 2023-68218-External. Horizon Health Network appreciates expressed interest, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted. Human Resources Department, Horizon Health Network.

Horizon Health Network