Posted 20 months ago
Pharmacy Technician
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
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Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a temporary Pharmacy Technician for Central Zone drug procurement at the CNF Central NL Regional Health Centre. The role covers filling and checking prescriptions, compounding, IV preparation including chemotherapy, medication delivery and narcotics record keeping. The posting states an 8-hour shift schedule on days and weekends at CAD 29.39 to 32.45 per hour, with an open closing date.
Responsibilities:
- Fill and check prescriptions and package and label medications
- Prepare IV solutions, including chemotherapy
- Deliver narcotics and restock nursing units
- Maintain narcotics and medication records and collect BPMH
- Order from pharmaceutical companies
Requirements summary:
- Graduation from accredited Pharmacy Technician program or Bridging Program
- Current CPNL registration
- Experience with unit dose, top-up programs and Meditech
- Strong keyboarding and computer skills
- Satisfactory RCMP or police certificate of conduct
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Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2025-03-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Pharmacy |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 50 lb · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPNL registration |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Pharmacy Technology |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 995 |
Job description
| Zone: Central Zone Location: CNF - Central NL Regional Health Centre Pharmacy Technician Central Zone - CNF Drug Procurement Temp Call-In |
|---|
| Hours | (8 hours, Shift Work; Days, Weekends) |
| Salary | CGP29 (CAD29.39 - CAD32.45 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0009489 |
| Posted Date | 2025-03-27 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Definition of work: 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. Physical Demands: Light to Medium: 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 a recognized and accredited Pharmacy Technician Program or successfully completed the Pharmacy Technician Bridging Program. • Current registration with the College of Pharmacy of Newfoundland and Labrador (CPNL) • Demonstrated experience with unit dose, computerized top-up programs and Meditech Computer Systems. • Demonstrated Keyboarding skills and computer experience. • Demonstrated high level of alertness and concentration when performing tasks. • Demonstrated effective time management skills and ability to prioritize. • Consistent demonstration of the core values of NL Health Services: Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE) • 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. |
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