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We are Looking for Individuals to be a Part of our new Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC)

Enhancing the patient experience is about focusing on healthcare through the eyes of others.  This is an opportunity to make a difference. 

The PFAC member is a volunteer role that is advisory in nature.  The role of the council is to inform the Temagami Family Health Team initiatives, programs, services and policies.  PFAC members will provide the patient and family perspective and enhance principles of Patient and Family Centered Care, and are expected to be objective and balanced in their approach.

If you are interested in applying to become a member of our new Patient and Family Advisory Council, please call the office at (705) 569-3244 or drop by in person and ask for an application and a copy of the role description.

Applications are being received until May 17, 2019.
 
 
 

Full Time Permanent PharmacistPosition Summary                                                                                               
As a key member of the four Family Health Teams (Temagami, Great Northern, Englehart and Haileybury), and an integral part of an interdisciplinary health care team, you will deliver pharmaceutical care in accordance with FHTs policies and professional practice standards. You will perform routine pharmaceutical duties, and ensure that the pharmaceutical needs of our patients are met.
 
The successful candidate may identify any of the four sites as their home base and will work under the direction of the Steering Committee and according to the annual work plan that will be developed and implemented.  The position will require the candidate to work remotely with travel to the various sites each week.
 

Roles and Responsibilities

• Perform patient medication reconciliation
  
• Consult with interdisciplinary team members and physicians
  
• Educate targeted patients
  
• Interprofessional education
  
• Individualized care planning
  
• Develop policies & procedures to improve medication use
  
• Operate pharmaceutical clinics
  
• Improve transitions of care, including increased communication between hospital & community pharmacists
  

Skills, Knowledge Requirements

• Graduate from a recognized pharmacy education program and current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• 3 years of related experience in a community, hospital or primary care setting
• Exceptional understanding of current, evidence based and best practice pharmacy guidelines
• Excellent oral / written skills
• Strong clinical skills
• Autonomous and able to function with minimal supervision
• Ability to work effectively with all members of the health care team
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment

   Computer Skills

• Basic computer skills
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Familiar with pharmacy programs and drug information software
• Ability to perform Internet based literature searches on electronic databases

   Language Skills

• English required; French not required but would be an asset.

 

If interested please forward your resume by 4:00 p.m., December 1, 2017 to: Dianne Peplinski, Executive Director, Englehart & District Family Health Team, Box 1110, Englehart, Ontario P0J 1H0, email at DPeplinski@edhospital.on.ca Fax: 705-544-5224
 
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.