Oncology Pharmacist

Closure Date: March 19, 2025 11:59 PM CST

Position #: 172113

Union: Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union

Bargaining Unit: SGEU - Saskatchewan Cancer Agency

City/Town: Regina

Facility: Allan Blair Cancer Centre

Department: Oncology Pharmacy Services

Type: Temporary Full-time

Expected Start Date: April 1, 2025

Expected End Date: September 12, 2025

FTE: 1

Shift Information: 

Hours of Work: In a 3 week rotation : 14 shift(s) of 7.77 hours

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band 8, $51.369 to $59.751 (5 step range)

Profile Description: Integrates knowledge, skills and abilities in providing quality pharmacy services.  Oncology Pharmacist is responsible for providing patient-focused pharmaceutical care, optimizing medication therapy and ensuring safe, comprehensive, effective drug distribution services for patients. Oncology Pharmacist is accountable to organization for monitoring adherence to treatment guidelines, compliance with policies and procedures and commitment to the management of drug resources.

Job Description: 
Under the supervision and direction of the Regional Manager, Oncology Pharmacy Services, the Oncology Pharmacists integrate knowledge, skills and abilities in the provision of quality pharmacy services within the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. The Oncology Pharmacists are responsible for the provision of patient-focused pharmaceutical care by optimizing medication therapy and ensuring safe, comprehensive and effective drug distribution services for patients of the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. The Oncology Pharmacists are accountable to the organization for monitoring the adherence to treatment guidelines, compliance with policies and procedures, and commitment to the fiscal management of drug resources.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy. Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency program at a recognized Canadian tertiary care hospital OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is an asset.

Experience in an oncology setting is an asset.

Memberships: Licensed with Saskatchewan College of Pharmacists.

Skills:

Demonstrates proficiency in the practice of pharmacy consistent with recognized standards of practice.

Displays strong knowledge of the principles of pharmaceutical care.

Demonstrates ability to learn the clinical aspects of cancer disease, treatment modalities and systemic therapy programs.

Demonstrates knowledge and competency of aseptic techniques and the use of Biological Safety Cabinets, and processes for safe handling of hazardous drugs, including closed system drug transfer devices.

Human relations skills are required to develop formal relationships of a therapeutic nature to assist others in achieving their short or long term goals.

Ability and willingness to work cooperatively and effectively with SCA staff members and/or external partners.

Ability to interpret detailed information and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize workload.

Ability to work independently.

Initiative and independent judgment required to solve complex problems.

Ability to accept and implement change.

Proficiency with a variety of computer systems and software applications.

Knowledge of culturally responsive care for First Nations and Métis people.

Hiring Manager: 

•  Schwartz, Lyndon