Zone: Eastern Zone
Location: Any Location in NLHS
Provincial Professional Practice Consultant - Pharmacy
Subject to Classification Review
Professional Practice
Remote Work Opportunities Available
Temporary Full-time (Until January 19, 2026 with possibility of extension)
09628RP1

Hours: 70 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days)

Salary: HL-24 (CAD86,572 - CAD112,544 per annum)

Competition Number: VAC0013962

Posted Date: 2025-07-11

Closing Date: 2025-07-18

Job Summary
This position reports to the Provincial Director of Professional Practice for Allied Health. The Provincial Professional Practice Consultant for pharmacy supports practice integrity of over 275 Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians in Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services. This position is a support to managers in Eastern Health that have pharmacy staff in the clinical programs and divisions throughout the province. This position is responsible for the development, maintenance and evaluation of structures that support professional practice through a Professional Practice Model as well as the pharmacy operational plans in line with the Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services strategic directions.

The Professional Practical Consultant develops and fosters collaborative relationships with programs/departments to ensure client-centered care and best practices. They work closely with pharmacy staff and managers in areas such as workforce planning, orientation, accountability, clinical documentation, research, resource allocation, outcome measures, advanced practice and scopes of practice. They work with managers and pharmacy leaders to identify any policies and continuing professional development and research opportunities to support professional practice. Their leadership and expertise is shared with councils, committees, interprofessional projects and working groups. The PPC - Pharmacy also liaises with outside agencies such as educational institutions, professional colleges/associations, unions, other health authorities and the Department of Health and Community Services.

Job Qualifications
Education
A Master's degree in Pharmacy or other relevant Master's degree, such as Health Management or Health Administration, is required.
Must be a Registered Pharmacist with the NL Pharmacy Board.

Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of progressive clinical and professional leadership experience in Pharmacy.
Previous management experience is an asset.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Demonstrated progressive clinical and leadership experience, with a focus on quality patient/resident/client care.
Demonstrated experience in building and enhancing effective partnerships.
Excellent oral and written communication and change management skills.
You possess a dynamic leadership style focused on:
" Leading yourself by having self-awareness, managing your performance and health, developing yourself, and demonstrating character that is in line with Eastern Health's values of respect, integrity, fairness, connectedness and excellence;
" Engaging others through fostering development of others, contributing to the creation of a healthy organization, communicating effectively, and building effective teams;
" Achieving results by setting direction, strategically aligning decisions with vision, values, evidence, taking action to implement decisions, and assessing and evaluating outcomes;
" Developing coalitions through purposefully building partnerships and networks to create results, demonstrating a commitment to customers and service, mobilizing knowledge, and navigating socio-political environments;
" Transforming systems by thinking analytically and critically and questioning and challenging the status quo, encouraging and supporting innovation, orienting yourself strategically to the future, and championing and orchestrating change.

Other
Registration with the NL Pharmacy Board is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

Travel is required across the Health Region and between sites in St John's.

**Alternate combinations of qualifications may be considered.