Clinical Pharmacy Specialist

Status: Full Time
Schedule: Days/Evenings/Weekends/On-Call; 8 hour shifts (Subject to change)
File Number: 1800002632
Wage Schedule: $55.23 - $60.35 per hour
Program: Pharmacy Services-corporate

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Clinical Pharmacy Specialist works within a collaborative team environment as an expert practitioner, consultant, leader and educator to advance medication safety and related clinical practice among Lakeridge Health colleagues. There is a strong professional practice component, and this leadership role facilities an environment which supports clinical excellence, continuous learning and outcome evaluation.

QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy (or equivalent entry-to-practice degree);
* Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists;
* Minimum of 5 years of pharmacy hospital practice, with experience in leadership roles;
* Advanced Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D) from a recognized university, an asset;
* Effective verbal and written communication skills, time management, leadership team skills, project management skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively with health care professionals;
* Effective change management, organizational planning, assessment and evaluation skills;
* Demonstrated ability to lead effectively and create a high performance culture through management strategies that facilitates growth and development;
* Demonstrated knowledge of hospital functions and current trends in health care;
* Demonstrated knowledge in pharmacy clinical practice, key performance indicators, and applicable legislative requirements;
* Proven conflict management/resolution skills;
* Proven ability to problem-solve and critically analyze issues; and
* Understanding of Accreditation Canada and Ontario College of Pharmacists Hospital Inspection processes.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with Lakeridge Health's policies and procedures.

Lakeridge Health thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process as required under Lakeridge Health's Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.