Staff Pharmacist - Casual

Department: Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority

The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority (NTHSSA) offers challenging and exciting careers in health and social services delivery and administration in Canada’s North. The Territorial Authority has service locations in communities across the territory and a staff of more than 1,600 serving over 43,000 residents of the NWT and 5,900 residents of the Kitikmeot Region of Nunavut. Challenging work, welcoming communities, and expanded opportunities are some of the benefits offered to employees of the NTHSSA.

Job Information

This position is located in a 47 bed hospital in Inuvik, serving Inuvik and 13 health centers within the NTHSSA and Sahtu region. The pharmacy is the only hospital dispensary within the region, supplying all medication, other pharmaceutical products and medical supplies to the hospital and health centers. The incumbent helps the Head Pharmacist to organize and control an average inventory of $200,000.00 worth of pharmaceuticals and distribute these to the wards and health centers, to a total of $700,000.00 a year. Drug information is provided to physicians, nurses and all other members of the health care team upon request. The Pharmacy department also provides medication counseling to patients. This position reports directly to the Head Pharmacist.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Pharmacology, the principles of Hospital Pharmacy Practice and the application of Pharmaceutical Care.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment when monitoring drug therapy, and to work as a member of the health care team. Ability to effectively communicate with patients and hospital staff. Excellent organization and management skills are also required.

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

This level of knowledge is acquired through the completion of a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy. Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency would be an asset. Two years of similar experience in a healthcare facility is preferred. The Staff Pharmacist must have successfully obtained their Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada certificate, hold a pharmacy license from a province of Canada and be eligible for registration under the NWT Pharmacy Act.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector check. Failure to provide a satisfactory check may deem you disqualified from the competition. The successful candidate will be required to obtain proof of current up-to-date immunization status. Eligible for current registration under the NWT Pharmacy Act and meet the requirements for licensing as a pharmacist in the NWT is mandatory for this position. A mandatory requirement for this position is a valid Class 5 Driver's License.

Job Opening Information

Job Opening ID # 26303
Closing Date: March 4, 2025 - 23:59, Mountain Time

Salary Information

The salary for casual employment is dependent on duties assigned, plus a pro-rated annual Northern Allowance.