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Pharmacist
Organization:
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
Division:
Central East Correctional Centre
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
50585 - 16 Pharmacy
Salary:
$71,104.00 - $88,897.00 Per Year* Amended salary information noted under Job ID
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
The correct salary range for this position is $70,053 to $87,583 per year in compliance with current OPSEU collective agreement provisions
The Central East Correctional Centre seeks an experienced Pharmacist to join a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in providing safe and therapeutic pharmaceutical intervention for offenders in the correctional facility.
As a registered Pharmacist, you will play a meaningful role in providing a range of pharmacy services. If you are looking for a chance to enhance your career, then don't miss this opportunity!
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
• Oversee the delivery of efficient and quality pharmacy services within the correctional facility
• Review and evaluate pharmacy services to ensure ministry standards are met
• Manage the security of pharmaceutical and medical supplies and equipment
• Formulate and prepare the budget for the pharmacy
• Develop and deliver pharmacy related educational resources
• Provide professional expertise and consultative advice to management
• Assist in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of business continuity and crisis management
How do I qualify?
Mandatory Requirements
• You are a registered Pharmacist in good standing with the College of Pharmacists of Ontario
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
• You have knowledge of drug theory, evidence-based pharmaceutical practice, current treatment modalities and community pharmacy resources
• You have knowledge of legislation related to the practice of pharmacy (e.g., Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Federal Food and Drug Act, Mental Health Act, etc.) and the Ontario College of Pharmacist Professional Standards
• You have knowledge of correctional philosophies and security provisions relevant to pharmacy services
• You have professional pharmacist skills to utilize the latest techniques and practices in pharmacy
Project Management and Organizational Skills
• You can analyze, plan and coordinate pharmacy services and operations to meet the requirements of the facility
• You have knowledge of quality management and improvement techniques, as well as auditing process, to review and evaluate pharmacy services
• You have basic financial skills to prepare the budget
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You can disseminate pharmaceutical information and provide explanation to staff and offenders
• You can provide consultation and advice to staff, management and other healthcare professionals
Sound Judgment and Supervisory Skills
• You can exercise sound judgment in the planning and implementation of pharmacy programs and services
• You can provide guidance and direction related to drug policies and protocols
• You can provide supervision to staff
Computer Skills
• You are proficient in word-processing, email and spreadsheet applications, as well as specialized software programs for health care professionals, in order to compile statistical information and track activities
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 541 Highway 36, Lindsay, East Region, Enhanced - CPIC, VSS, PIP, Niche/RMS, Credit
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
3.7
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, September 28, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
