2600002213 - Pharmacist

Lakeridge Health; Oshawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeridge Health in Oshawa is hiring a Pharmacist for a temporary full-time role in the Pharmacy - Oshawa department. The position covers 8-hour shifts including days, evenings, weekends and on-call, with a wage schedule of $48.210 - $64.500 per hour.

The successful candidate will engage with patients and the healthcare team to provide direct care, counseling, education, and medication reconciliation, while upholding hospital standards and safety programs.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist with current OCP Part A registration.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacology and clinical guidelines.
• Ability to interpret lab values and assess drug-related problems.
• Excellent counseling and communication with patients and staff.
• Experience working in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet medication-related needs of patients and resolve drug-related problems.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to provide direct patient care.
• Participate in patient education and medication reconciliation.
• Educate nursing and medical staff and support drug distribution systems.

Skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Clinical assessment

Drug information provision

Interprofessional teamwork

Communication skills

Medication counseling

Lab value interpretation

Independent judgment

Education

Ontario College of Pharmacists Part A registration

Job description

OPSEU

Job Title: Pharmacist

Status: Temporary Full Time

Department: Pharmacy - Oshawa

Program: Pharmacy Services

8 Hour Shifts, days, evenings, weekends, on-call Schedule (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Wage Schedule: $48.210 - $64.500 per hour

Posting Reference: 2600002213

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

This position is open to all qualified OPSEU staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 25 August 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 1 September 2026.

Duties And Responsibilities

The Pharmacist is responsible for meeting the medication related needs of patients which will include resolving and preventing drug related problems. The principle responsibilities include working with patients and the healthcare team to provide direct patient care, participating in patient education, facilitating medication reconciliation activities, teaching of students, providing education to nursing and medical staff, and supporting the drug distribution system.

Qualifications

• Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists in Part A of the register;


• Practical knowledge of pharmacology, current best practice clinical guidelines, and ability to interpret lab values


• Strong clinical assessment skills in identifying and solving drug related problems;


• Excellent medication counseling skills;


• Demonstrated ability to research and provide drug information effectively to patients and other members of the multidisciplinary team;


• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills;


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team;


• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills;


• Proven ability to exercise independent judgement and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively;


• Previous hospital experience desired;


• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy; and


• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service in this area.

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Conditions Of Employment

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.