Clinical Practice Leader, Pharmacy Services

3 weeks ago


Greater Toronto Area, Canada www Full time

Clinical Practice Leader, Pharmacy Services

Humber River Health is seeking a Clinical Practice Leader, Pharmacy Services to join our Pharmacy Services team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for supervising and coordinating clinical activities of pharmacists to provide pharmaceutical care, as well as providing oversight of clinical pharmacy practice programs, medication use systems, and quality initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Enhance the delivery of clinical pharmacy services through the development of departmental and individual clinical practice, development of the clinical abilities of staff, and education of pharmacy students/residents.
  • Work with clinical pharmacists to coordinate patient care activities and oversee all clinical activities of the department for all staff pharmacists.
  • Proactively and collaboratively promote cost-effective, high-quality care through the development and implementation of clinical initiatives.
  • Develop policies, protocols, and guidelines that support the creation and maintenance of the clinical pharmacy program, ensuring compliance with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, Accreditation Canada, and regulatory standards.
  • Monitor and evaluate staff and program compliance with professional best practices and standards, referring complex issues to the Management Team; conduct competency assessments for pharmacists.
  • Oversee pharmacy practice programs, medication use systems, and quality initiatives to detect, mitigate, and prevent medication adverse events, working to ensure medication use is aligned with evidence-based best practices and regulatory standards.
  • Identify gaps in clinical pharmacy practices, competencies, and service quality; develop educational strategies, plans, and content (e.g., policies, processes, technologies) in consultation with unit leadership team and clinical staff; and evaluate post-training outcomes.
  • Provide support to the Medication Safety Committee and other multidisciplinary committee meetings.
  • Participate in departmental and hospital programs directed at improving patient care standards, including pharmaceutical care services.
  • Advocate/facilitate use of best practices for clinical pharmacists; adjust practice changes as they occur to bring staff to new standards.
  • Develop reports of staff disciplinary actions for submission to regulatory health professional colleges and professional associations in collaboration with Manager and Director.
  • Coordinate pharmacy department seminars/continuing education courses.
  • Assist the Pharmacy Department Managers and Director in setting departmental goals and implementing projects that advance clinical and distributive pharmacy services.
  • Attend and actively participate in departmental and team meetings.

Requirements:

  • Entry-level Doctor of Pharmacy degree from a recognized school of Pharmacy or equivalent education.
  • Minimum 5 years of Pharmacist experience in a hospital setting required.
  • Experience in a direct patient care environment (Hospital Pharmacy) within the previous 5 years.
  • Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists – Part A (Pharmacists providing direct patient care).
  • Proven leadership abilities and an understanding of concepts of adult learning.
  • Demonstrated abilities in research and/or scholarly activity.
  • Ability to prioritize workload.
  • Familiarity with Adult Education to design, deliver, and evaluate educational programs.
  • Demonstration of excellent communication, critical thinking, decision-making, detail orientation, and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced, complex, and continually changing environment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional practice standards and quality standards.
  • Excellent team building, interpersonal, diplomacy, and facilitation skills.
  • Demonstrated strong commitment to development of Pharmacy professionals in an acute care environment using coaching, diplomacy, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Demonstrated project management skills.
  • Excellent presentation and computer skills.
  • Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
  • Preferred Meditech, SwissLog, or Omnicell experience.
  • Excellent attendance and discipline-free record required.

Why choose Humber River Health?

Humber River Health is a dynamic and innovative healthcare organization that is committed to providing high-quality patient care and improving the health of our community. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto's Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. and are dedicated to creating a culture that consistently wows. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive and respectful of all employees, and we are proud to be a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN). We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all employees and are proud to be a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN). We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all employees and are proud to be a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN).



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