Pharmacist

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Assessment accommodation

The pharmacist position to be filled is only for the Port-Cartier institution. Port-Cartier institution is a maximum security institution for men and is located in Port-Cartier, Quebec. The city of Port-Cartier is located in the Cote-Nord region, near Sept-Îles.

The client organization will accept ON-LINE APPLICATIONS ONLY.
All job applications must therefore be submitted through the Public Service
Resourcing System (PSRS).To submit an application on-line, please click on the button “Apply Online”
below. The Correctional Service of Canada is dedicated to supporting inclusive, barrier-free selection processes for all candidates. At any time during a selection process, candidates may request an accommodation to facilitate their assessment in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Please visit https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/jobs/services/public-service-jobs/information-candidates/accommodations.html for additional information on accommodation in a selection process. Alternatively, you may direct any specific enquiries to the departmental contact identified on this advertisement.
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The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group.

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Duties

Pharmacists are key members of the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) Health Services team. They are responsible for the provision of essential pharmacy services for offenders under CSC custody and supervision, while assisting in the operation of Regional Pharmacies.

CSC pharmacists ensure the correct and safe supply of medical products to offenders, according to professionally accepted standards. They are trained in all aspects of medication handling, including:

-compounding
-medication profile maintenance
-drug therapy
-drug interactions
-side effects

CSC Pharmacists participate to the selection of optimal, cost effective drug therapy.

With an overall objective of improving the status of Canada's federal inmate population, CSC pharmacists work closely with other members of the health care team (nurses, physicians, psychiatrists) to ensure appropriate review and follow-up of pharmaceutical care strategies.

CSC Health Services provides the same range of pharmacy services that can be found in a community setting, while specializing in services that reflect the needs of the inmate population.

Your work as a pharmacist with CSC will support public safety by helping offenders reintegrate into the community after receiving professional treatment appropriate for their health needs.

Work environment

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Intent of the process

The intention is to staff one (1) permanent pharmacist position, PH01, in Port-Cartier with a French linguistic profile. This process could be used to staff pharmacist positions with different length and linguistic profiles in Port-Cartier only.

Positions to be filled: 1

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

A covering letter in 1,000 words (maximum) "The candidate must clearly demonstrate how he/she meets the essential and asset criteria linked to education and experience in a cover letter."

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy from a recognized Canadian university

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Considerable and recent experience* in a community, hospital or institutional pharmacy.

Experience interacting with a variety of pharmaceutical stakeholders such as patients, patient representatives, clients and other health professionals.

* Considerable and recent being defined as approximately 12 months within the past two years

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

French essential

Information on language requirements

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of the federal and provincial regulations and standards of practice governing pharmacists

Knowledge of pharmacotherapy, the various categories of medications as well as the therapeutic interchangeability of medications

Knowledge of methadone and Suboxone regulations

ABILITIES

Ability to establish priorities and respect deadlines

Ability to assess pharmaceutical orders and identify drug issues

Ability to communication effectively orally

Ability to communication effectively in writing

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

Good judgment

Strong sense of customer service

Effective interpersonal skills

Demonstrates adaptability

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Experience

Experience in providing pharmaceutical services in a hospital, institutional or correctional environment offering long-term care.

Experience in providing pharmaceutical products in blister packs.

Experience in medical staff training.

Experience in preparing methadone prescriptions.

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

Operational Requirement:

May be asked to travel

Conditions of employment

Reliability Status security clearance

Be a member in good standing of the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

You must indicate on your application if you require a technical aid for testing or an alternative method of assessment.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans and to Canadian citizens, in that order, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.