Clinical Resource - Pharmacy

Position Overview

Under the general supervision of the Manager (or designate) the incumbent:

• Serves as a regional expert in his/her designated clinical practice area(s), and provides guidance to the pharmacist members of his/her team through clinical leadership, mentoring, training, education, evaluation and research.
• Provides quality clinical pharmacy services to patients/clients within his/her designated clinical practice area.
• Contributes to the delivery of quality clinical pharmacy services by examining and evaluating the body of knowledge relevant to his/her designated clinical practice area(s), and applying that knowledge to the development of evidence-based, regional pharmacy practices.
• Serves as a regional Pharmacy resource in his/her designated clinical practice area(s) and provides educational programs to pharmacy staff, students and other healthcare professionals.

Experience

• Minimum of four years of recent clinical experience in direct patient care is required.
• One or more years of experience in direct patient care, within the designated clinical practice area(s), is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Entry-to-practice academic credential in Pharmacy from an accredited Canadian university program or the approved equivalent if internationally educated as determined by the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba (CPhM).
• Completion of an accredited Pharmacy Practice Residency program or equivalent experience is preferred.
• Advanced clinical training (e.g., pharmacotherapy certification, post-graduate fellowship training, etc.) is considered an asset.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a pharmacist in the Province of Manitoba.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated leadership, coaching and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent clinical practice skills (e.g., patient and medication therapy assessment, drug information, etc.).
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and role-modeling skills.
• Ability to initiate and support change.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Pharmacy team members and individuals from other disciplines.
• Demonstrated professional judgment and initiative.
• Ability to respond to a variety of simultaneous demands, adapt quickly to changing situations, maintain concentration with frequent interruptions and function in a demanding and stressful environment.
• Ability to critically evaluate the medical literature and apply relevant knowledge to practice.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development.
• Effective organizational, problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Ability to function with minimal direction.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement research projects.
• Demonstrated ability to use search engines and online databases.
• Ability to effectively use word processing, spreadsheet and other computer-based tools.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work under stress and time constraints.
• May be required to work day, evening, night and weekend shifts.
• May, on occasion, be required to work extended hours.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated clients/visitors/staff.
• Must be able to travel to multiple sites within the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA).