Job Description
Department Information
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
Located in Yellowknife and reporting directly to the Manager, Pharmacy Services, the Staff Pharmacist maintains and monitors the procurement and distribution of medications, provides drug information and education within STH and its affiliated clinics. The position may also provide functional direction to 3 pharmacy technicians during the delivery of their pharmaceutical services.
Key Responsibilities
Advanced knowledge of Pharmacology, the principles of Hospital Pharmacy Practice and the application of Pharmaceutical Care, and Evidence-based Therapeutics in the delivery of a Pharmacy service.
Ability to compound sterile preparations using aseptic technique, such as in a Centralized IV Admixture program or Parenteral Chemotherapy program.
Knowledge of and an ability to apply education principles related to adult learners in order to develop and deliver subject specific training or information sessions.
An ability to develop and implement operational policies and procedures related to the delivery of pharmaceutical services.
An ability to educate patients and their family on appropriate pharmaceutical care.
Key Qualifications
Licensed pharmacist in Canada
Experience working in a hospital
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Health Recruitment
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
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
Located in Yellowknife and reporting directly to the Manager, Pharmacy Services, the Staff Pharmacist maintains and monitors the procurement and distribution of medications, provides drug information and education within STH and its affiliated clinics. The position may also provide functional direction to 3 pharmacy technicians during the delivery of their pharmaceutical services.
Key Responsibilities
Advanced knowledge of Pharmacology, the principles of Hospital Pharmacy Practice and the application of Pharmaceutical Care, and Evidence-based Therapeutics in the delivery of a Pharmacy service.
Ability to compound sterile preparations using aseptic technique, such as in a Centralized IV Admixture program or Parenteral Chemotherapy program.
Knowledge of and an ability to apply education principles related to adult learners in order to develop and deliver subject specific training or information sessions.
An ability to develop and implement operational policies and procedures related to the delivery of pharmaceutical services.
An ability to educate patients and their family on appropriate pharmaceutical care.
Key Qualifications
Licensed pharmacist in Canada
Experience working in a hospital
GNWT Inquiries
Inquiries Only:
Health Recruitment
Department of Finance
Government of the Northwest Territories
YELLOWKNIFE CENTRE 5TH FLOOR
BOX 1320 YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Tel (867) 767-9154 Extension 14106
Fax (867) 873-0445
hlthss_recruitment@gov.nt.ca
Note: If you do not receive electronic notification confirming receipt of your application, please follow up via telephone.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Staff Pharmacist position is now open for candidates interested in the Lab Technician / Pharmacist Jobs sector. This role in Yellowknife offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Lab Technician / Pharmacist Jobs is a plus.
