Hospital Clinical Pharmacist

Government of Nunavut Recruitment • Iqaluit, NU

1d • CA$124,653 - CA$141,419 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, term position for a Hospital Clinical Pharmacist reporting to the Territorial Director of Pharmacy. The role involves providing direct patient care at Qikiqtani General Hospital (QGJ) and Kivalliq Health Centre (KHC), and serving as a drug information resource for all health centres and long-term care facilities in Nunavut. The pharmacist is an integral member of the healthcare team, collaborating with prescribers, nursing, laboratory services, and engineering/biomedical departments to enhance patient care and safety. They also work with pharmacy technicians and assistants to ensure best practices. This position aims to improve patient care by reducing drug-therapy problems and enhancing the overall medication system.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a recognized University.
• Three years experience providing pharmacist services in a clinical setting.
• Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada Certification.
• Licensed by, or eligible for licensing as a pharmacist by the registrar of Nunavut.
• Pharmacist Registration in a Province or Territory in addition to Nunavut is required.
• A satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
• A clear Vulnerable Sector Check is required.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of Hospital Residency or equivalent combination of education, training and experience preferred.
• Fluency in more than one of Nunavut’s official languages would be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of Inuit communities, culture, land, Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit, Inuktut and experience working in a northern cross-cultural environment are also considered assets.

Responsibilities

• Clinically reviewing medication orders at QGH and KHC for appropriateness and safety.
• Providing patient-specific individualized drug therapy by identifying, resolving, and preventing drug therapy problems through a patient-focused approach.
• Assessing patients’ medication therapy needs through chart reviews, interpretation of clinical and laboratory findings, and consultation with the multidisciplinary care team to ensure safe and effective treatment outcomes.
• Providing specialized clinical pharmacy services such as medication reconciliation, pharmacokinetic/therapeutic drug evaluation/monitoring and discharge planning.
• Acting as a liaison between the patient care area and the pharmacy, facilitating and resolving medication related issues.
• Documenting clinical activities, interventions, medication therapy recommendations and any other pertinent information in the client health record in accordance with the applicable policies and regulations.
• Answering complex drug information requests, often in relation to an individual patient care plan. Conducting a systematic search of drug information sources including primary literature and comprehensive databases.
• Auditing pharmacy services and programs when required and works with Drug Distribution Supervisor to manage safe practices and documentation of controlled substances.
• Investigating and resolving medication incidents and complaints, reviewing and revising policies where applicable in collaboration with the Drug Distribution Supervisor and Territorial Director of Pharmacy.
• Participating in special assignments and committees.
• Traveling to Community Health Centres to conduct medication safety audits and provides feedback to SCHPs and regional directors.
• May be required to perform other duties as requested.

Benefits

• Northern Allowance: $16,328 per year
• Recruitment bonuses: $3,000 on start date, $3,000 at 6 months of service, $5,000 at 1 year of service and $7,000 at 2 years of service.
• Competitive salary
• Medical and dental benefits
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Relocation privileges
• Opportunities for training and career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior