Acute Care Pharmacist: Lead Medication Safety & Ops

Scarborough Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Scarborough Health Network is seeking a Pharmacist for the Centenary Site to ensure safe medication practices and patient education across care teams.

You will supervise pharmacy technicians, oversee dispensary operations and contribute to a high-quality, patient-centered pharmacy service in a busy acute-care hospital. A BSc Phm. or Pharm.D. and Ontario licensure are required, with acute care experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed and registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Pharmacy degree (B.Sc. Phm. or Pharm. D) from an accredited program.
• Acute care hospital pharmacy experience and strong clinical skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and effective problem-solving.
• Excellent communication, patient-focused care, and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professional conduct within SHN.

Responsibilities

• Meet medication-related needs of patients and educate patients, families and caregivers.
• Maintain records and drug profiles and maximize medication safety.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and manage pharmacy operations.
• Provide dispensary coverage as required and support inter-professional care.

Skills

Communication skills

Inter-professional teamwork

Independent judgment

Patient-focused care

Customer service

Confidentiality

Multilingual ability

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (B.Sc. Phm.) or Pharm. D

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Automated unit dose distribution

IV Admixture services

Neonatal and adult TPN experience

Job description

Scarborough Health Network is seeking a Pharmacist for the Centenary Site to ensure safe medication practices and patient education across care teams.

You will supervise pharmacy technicians, oversee dispensary operations and contribute to a high-quality, patient-centered pharmacy service in a busy acute-care hospital. A BSc Phm. or Pharm.D. and Ontario licensure are required, with acute care experience preferred.