Clinical Pharmacist IE
- NL, Canada
Hours75 bi-weekly (8-hour shifts; days, weekends, standby) SalaryCG-41 (CAD48.90 - CAD55.24 per hour) which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable plus a bi-weekly pensionable Market Adjustment up to a maximum of $788.48. (The Market Adjustment is currently approved until March 31, 2028, or pending collective bargaining conclusion, whichever is earlier). · Full-time
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- Pay
- Hours75 bi-weekly (8-hour shifts; days, weekends, standby) SalaryCG-41 (CAD48.90 - CAD55.24 per hour) which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable plus a bi-weekly pensionable Market Adjustment up to a maximum of $788.48. (The Market Adjustment is currently approved until March 31, 2028, or pending collective bargaining conclusion, whichever is earlier).
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
| Zone: Eastern Rural Zone Location: Dr. G. B. Cross Memorial Hospital Clinical Pharmacist IE Pharmacy Department Permanent Full-time 11241POS |
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| Hours | 75 bi-weekly (8-hour shifts; days, weekends, standby) |
| Salary | CG-41 (CAD48.90 - CAD55.24 per hour) which includes any negotiated wage adjustment and/or supplement as applicable plus a bi-weekly pensionable Market Adjustment up to a maximum of $788.48. (The Market Adjustment is currently approved until March 31, 2028, or pending collective bargaining conclusion, whichever is earlier). The following Sign on Incentive may be applicable: For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email nlhscareers@nlhealthservices.ca *subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually. |
| Competition Number | VAC0029380 |
| Posted Date | 2026-09-22 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Job Summary NL Health Services Pharmacy Department is seeking a motivated professional to fill a Clinical Pharmacist IE position. The position will require involvement in both drug distribution activities and clinical services. Specifically, this would involve working in an interdisciplinary team setting to optimize patient outcomes by enhancing the efficacy and safety of pharmacotherapy. The Clinical Pharmacist will be required to effectively manage multi-disease states and complex pharmacotherapy regimens. As a teaching facility, the Clinical Pharmacist will be a preceptor to Pharmacy students and will provide on-going pharmacotherapy education to a variety of health care professionals and students both informally and through formal presentations. Participation in committees and relevant working groups may be required. There is an expectation that the Clinical Pharmacist will be on-call and will provide relief to other areas as needed. This position maintains accountability to the Professional Practice Consultant for Pharmacy for integrity and professional practice issues. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to): Occasionally lifts objects less than 10 lbs. Regularly stands or walks when performing activities. Constantly uses fine finger/precision work using hand tools; visual concentration is required to read and interpret drug orders, calculate dosages, ensure medications are dispensed properly, read clinical studies, drug monographs, patient specific laboratory results, and to inspect and check drug amounts/preparations. A high level of alertness and concentration is required to do this work. There is lack of control over the work pace and works under tight time pressures. Regularly prepares compounds or dispenses toxic drugs, IV mixtures, etc., and when performing this activity is constantly exposed to hazardous chemicals. Job Qualifications Graduation from a recognized School of Pharmacy is required. Current licensure and in good standing with the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board is required. Doctor of Pharmacy Degree is an asset. Completion of a hospital residency program is an asset. Previous hospital pharmacy experience is an asset. Demonstrated specialized clinical pharmacy services as defined by the site such as pharmacokinetic/therapeutic drug evaluations/monitoring and anticoagulation assessment/monitoring. Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Demonstrated critical thinking, problem solving and decision making using a systems approach. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary environment and provide clinical consultation. Ability to work autonomously prioritizing patient needs. Demonstrated effective communication, both verbally and in writing with co-workers, patients and their families. Exhibited strong written and oral communication skills as well as the ability to deliver/facilitate effective presentations. Possessed proven analytical, collaboration and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to provide direction, supervision, mentorship and training to students. Proven ability to assume professional responsibility for safe, ethical and effective practice. A satisfactory record of work performance is required. |
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Responsibilities
The Clinical Pharmacist will dispense medications and manage complex drug regimens for patients with multiple conditions. They will also teach pharmacy students and other health care staff, and cover on-call and relief work in other areas.
Requirements
Candidates need graduation from a recognized School of Pharmacy and a current licence with the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board. A Doctor of Pharmacy, a hospital residency, hospital pharmacy experience and clinical pharmacokinetic or anticoagulation skills are assets.
Skills
- Pharmacotherapy management
- Drug distribution
- Pharmacokinetic and therapeutic drug monitoring
- Anticoagulation assessment and monitoring
- Hazardous drug and IV compounding
- Clinical consultation
- Drug order verification
- Dosage calculation
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Systems approach to decision making
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Preceptoring and mentorship
- Patient and family education
- Oral and written communication
- Presentation delivery
- Prioritization and autonomous practice
- Committee participation
Benefits
- Pensionable market adjustment
- Signing bonus
- Come Home incentive
- Relocation support
- Student bursary
Categories
- Healthcare
- Government & Public Sector
Keywords
- clinical pharmacist
- hospital pharmacy
- pharmacotherapy
- drug distribution
- pharmacokinetics
- therapeutic drug monitoring
- anticoagulation
- preceptor
- pharmacy student teaching
- interdisciplinary care
- clinical consultation
- hospital residency
- Doctor of Pharmacy
- pharmacy licence
- patient education
- IV compounding
- on-call
- rural hospital
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- Eastern Rural Zone
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Retirement plan
- Relocation support
- Signing bonus
- Performance bonus
Tools
- Drug monographs
- Patient laboratory results
- IV mixtures
Languages
- English
Fields of study
- Pharmacy