NL Health Services
Location
Gander, NL | Canada
Job description
Job Description
Pharmacy Technician New Graduate Opportunities in Central Zone
About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.
NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people.
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Job Summary
Applications are invited for Pharmacy Technician positions with NLHS-Central Zone for various sites/departments.
The Pharmacy Technician is responsible and accountable for the technical functions of pharmacy operations. Duties include measuring, packaging & labelling pharmaceuticals, re-stocking nursing units, filling and checking prescriptions, delivering narcotics and other medications, preparation of IV solutions including chemotherapy, ordering from pharmaceutical companies, compounding, record keeping/maintenance for narcotics and other medications, BPMH collections and other assigned duties. Work is challenging and requires accuracy. Computer skills are required to perform most duties. The Pharmacy Technician may also be required to perform OH&S duties related to the new hazardous drugs standards. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.
Job Demands
* Occasional lifting or carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs.; frequently handling items 20 lbs. or less. Work in this position requires a significant amount of walking and the use of light whole-body push/pull force.
* Weekend work may be required.
Required qualifications:
* Graduation from High School with a diploma recognized by the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
* Graduation from a recognized and accredited Pharmacy Technician Program or successfully completed the Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program.
* Current registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Pharmacy Board.
* Demonstrated experience with unit dose, computerized top-up programs and Meditech Computer Systems.
* Consistent demonstration of Central Health's corporate values; Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Stewardship and Quality
* A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
* A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority
Salary: Nape HS - Dependent on position and location
Competition number: P-2023000865-TBD
Competition closing date: Open Until Filled
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