Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $59.84 - $74.78 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
We are currently hiring for a Relief Full Time Coordinator, Distribution Pharmacy Services to join our Crosstown Clinic team located in the Vancouver, BC.

• Coordinates pharmacy distribution operations at the assigned site including developing and monitoring the implementation of pharmacy professional practice standards; works collaboratively with the Manager, Pharmacy Service to promote a progressive pharmacy distribution service by developing, implementing and evaluating programs and services within the site including parenteral services, ward stock, drug utilization, staff orientation and continuing pharmacy education.
• Develops, monitors, reviews and implements procedures relating to pharmacy distribution services; collaborates with the Manager, Pharmacy Services to ensure accreditation standards, professional practice standards and regulatory requirements for pharmacy distribution services are met; identifies and troubleshoots inconsistencies and initiates applicable corrective action, as required; participates in on-going team planning, development, evaluation and quality improvement activities.
• Provides professional practice leadership to pharmacists and other designated staff by providing guidance, support and technical advice; identifies and determines staff training needs and develops related training/orientation; performs staff performance evaluations and reviews individual professional practice concerns with staff and the Manager; recommends appropriate disciplinary action, as required.
• Schedules the activities of department staff such as work assignments/schedules to ensure appropriate staff coverage including the on-call schedule; identifies and provides recommendations regarding staff department needs; oversees the supervision of student pharmacists, pharmacy residents and students, pharmacy technician and assistant students.
• Acts as a pharmacy practice resource for internal health care professionals; provides consultation and direction in areas of expertise; Identifies and prioritizes professional practice issues and develops staff education needs; develops, implements and evaluates educational programs for pharmacists and designated staff.
• Develops orientation programs, promotes education and research initiatives, organizes in-services and facilitates an environment which fosters quality, patient focused care, teamwork and effective decision-making.
• Completes workload measurement and various statistics and other reports, as required; develops and maintains statistical data related to department activity levels, attendance, leaves of absences and performance appraisals.
• Collaborates with the Manager, Pharmacy Services in the recruitment and selection of staff; applies provisions of the applicable various collective agreement including the administration of the attendance awareness program and progressive discipline, as required.
• Maintains quality drug distribution services for the department including the dispensary, parenteral services, ward stock and narcotic areas; reviews and approves changes according to usage patterns and medication safety requirements; communicates changes to staff, as needed.
• Develops, implements and evaluates practice-based reference manuals, policies and procedures consistent with Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services and professional practice standards; identifies and recommends changes in distribution pharmacy practice by monitoring practice trends, identifying changing patient care needs and evidence-based best practice in Pharmacy.
• Provides written contributions to pharmacy information bulletins, departmental newsletters and manuals; compiles written information to ensure the facility receives the most current and accurate information regarding pharmaceuticals and their use.
• Represents the Lower Mainland Pharmacy Services on various committees and teams; establishes and maintains relationships with related departments, other hospitals, agencies, educational institutions and associations.
• Performs pharmacist functions as required.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned