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Regional Staff Pharmacist
@ Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Russell, Manitoba
Overview
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority is hiring a Regional Staff Pharmacist for Prairie Mountain Health in Russell, Manitoba, on a full-time 1.0 FTE basis (about 2,015 base hours a year, 7.75 hours a day). The role covers medication distribution and compounding, order verification, drug information, patient counselling and supervision of pharmacy assistants and students. Days and evenings, union position (MGEU), salary $62,249 to $77,952, start ASAP.
Responsibilities:
- Distribute and compound medications across multiple distribution models
- Verify physician orders for dosage, interactions, allergies and formulary compliance
- Provide drug information and counsel patients on medication use
- Supervise pharmacy assistants, students and interns
- Help develop pharmacy policies, procedures and manuals
Requirements summary:
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or equivalent
- Manitoba pharmacist licence or eligibility
- PEBC certification
- Hospital pharmacy experience preferred
- Manitoba Class 5 licence and personal vehicle
- Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-03
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-11
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Pharmacy |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 38.75 |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Pharmacy |
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Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
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The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is one of the largest and most diverse health regions in Canada. It is responsible for providing health care to more than 700,000 people living in the City of Winnipeg as well as the surrounding Rural Municipalities of East and West St. Paul and the Town of Churchill, located in northern Manitoba. The WRHA also provides health care support and specialty referral services to nearly 500,000 Manitobans who live outside its boundaries as well as residents of northwestern Ontario and Nunavut who require the specialty referral services and expertise available in Winnipeg. This page is not monitored 24/7 and does not provide medical advice. Guidelines for public interactions with WRHA social media:
- LinkedIn followers
- 14,015
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 2,874
- Reported office locations
- 650 Main Street, 4th Floor,, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1E2, CA
- Business categories
- Hospital
- Health Care
- Government
- Other recorded names
- Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
- Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA)
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- 0
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The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) is one of the largest and most diverse health regions in Canada. It is responsible for providing health care to more than 700,000 people living in the City of Winnipeg as well as the surrounding Rural Municipalities of East and West St. Paul and the Town of Churchill, located in northern Manitoba. The WRHA also provides health care support and specialty referral…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,363 |
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Requisition ID: 400875
HR Posting Number: SWAH232325
Posting End Date: Open Until Filled
City: Russell
Site: Prairie Mountain Health
Work Location: Russell Health Centre
Department / Unit: Pharmacy
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MGEU
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
FTE: 1.0
Anticipated Shift: Days, Evenings
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Annual Base Hours: 2015
Salary: $62.249-$77.952
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Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) is actively seeking a Regional Staff Pharmacist to assigned sites. This role reports to the Director/Manager/Supervisor of Pharmacy in the applicable site.
Prairie Mountain Health (PMH) employs over 7,500 employees who work together to improve the physical, mental, social, cultural and spiritual needs of individuals, families and communities in Western Manitoba.
Position Overview
The pharmacist functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary health care team and performs all duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision, Values, policies and procedures of Prairie Mountain Health.
Distribution of medications including non-sterile and sterile compounding within a variety of drug distribution models (including but not limited to ward stock, unit dose, blister packing and automated dispensing cabinets).
Triaging orders to verify authenticity, completeness and appropriateness with respect to dosage, route, frequency, incompatibilities, interactions, duplications, allergies, formulary compliance, automatic therapeutic substitution and automatic stop.
Provide drug information for patients and health care professionals, educational programs, drug utilization reviews and literature evaluation.
Monitor the clinical status and drug therapies of patients to determine appropriate clinical drug interventions for identified or anticipated medication related problems. Counsel patients on medication usage, participates in unit conferences and family conferences as required.
Supervise and provide direction to pharmacy assistants, students and interns and verifies the accuracy of tasks performed by them.
Collaborate with the Director of Pharmacy/Manager of Pharmacy in formulating, implementing and revising policies, procedures, manuals and documents relating to the operation of Pharmacy Services.
Expanded scope of practice activities as required and supported by PMH policy.
Experience
Previous experience in hospital pharmacy practice is preferred.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or equivalent undergraduate pharmacy degree
Licensed, or eligibility for licensure as a pharmacist in the Province of Manitoba
Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada Certification
Qualifications and Skills
Province of Manitoba Class 5 Driver’s License, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
Demonstrated leadership and independent judgement.
Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
Strong organizational, decision making and problem-solving skills
Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.
If you are currently employed by PMH, please utilize the internal application form. If you are not employed by PMH, please utilize the external application form.
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