Employment Status: Temporary - Full Time
Department: Pharmacy
Union: Non-Union
End Date: May 20, 2025
Job Code: 17345

Pension

POSITION: Manager, Pharmacy

UNIT: Pharmacy

STATUS: Temporary - Full Time (13 months)

SALARY: $66.28 - $77.54/hour

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

A rare opportunity has become available at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital. We are seeking an experienced Manager of Pharmacy to lead and oversee the daily operations of our pharmacy. This key leadership role is responsible for ensuring the safe, effective, and compliant delivery of pharmaceutical care across all hospital units, while promoting a culture of clinical excellence and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in pharmacy management, proven leadership skills, and a commitment to advancing patient outcomes through collaborative and innovative practices.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Reporting to the Vice President, Patient Service and CNE, the Pharmacy Manager is responsible for ensuring improvement and excellence within the department(s). This includes the achievement of strategic goals and objectives by providing guidance, direction and support, in keeping with STEGH's mission, vision and values. Responsible for supervising staff and administering HR processes and protocols as well as guiding day-to-day departmental work, demonstrating accountability and commitment to developing a work environment that exemplifies inter-professional and ethical practice professional autonomous decision-making empowerment, integrative thinking and problem solving. This is achieved by applying evidence-based leadership practices and lean improvement methodology and by working collaboratively with the senior leadership and their management colleagues to ensure operational efficiencies of the department(s), ultimately allowing the organization to accomplish its goal of providing an excellent patient care experience every time.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Enrollment in the Health Care of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Paid vacation and a comprehensive benefits plan
Leadership Training and development opportunities
Access to our dynamic Health and Wellness 360 program including an onsite Social Worker!
Regular activities on site such as yoga and stretching, mindful sessions and much more
Access to the Hospital gym and an exercise circuit
An opportunity to contribute to a compassionate, diverse and talented workplace
Be a part of a team environment where continuous improvement ideas are encouraged and heard

WHAT YOU MUST HAVE:

At least 5 - 7 years of Management experience in a 24/7 health care setting.
Pharm D degree or Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, along with current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists in good standing
Proven assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation skills related to leading a clinical team
Ability to assess, adapt, communicate and respond effectively within a constantly changing environment
Proven strategic resourcefulness and proper communication when faced with drug shortages
Working knowledge and understanding of the following (but not limited to): Ontario College of Pharmacists, Public Hospital Act, Cancer Care Ontario, Drug and Pharmacies Act, Controlled Drug and Substances Act, Food and Drugs Act
Experience with automated pharmaceutical dispensing and packaging equipment
Demonstrated commitment to ongoing/continuous professional development
Proven ability to work independently, utilizing critical thinking skillset
Demonstrated acceptable performance record

WHAT WE PREFER YOU TO HAVE:

Demonstrated experience in implementing new programs and policies
Experience working with Accreditation Canada
Capital management experience