Pharmacist - Pharmacy - Permanent Full-Time (2024-026)

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital; Collingwood; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join their team. This role offers an opportunity to provide critical clinical pharmacy support in a collaborative environment, ensuring optimal medication therapy and patient safety. You'll engage in direct patient care, participate in clinical rounds, and contribute to the continuous improvement of pharmacy services. With access to a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to professional development, this position promises a fulfilling career in a vibrant community surrounded by natural beauty. If you're passionate about patient-centered care and eager to grow in a supportive setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive health & dental coverage

$500 personal spending account

Four weeks’ vacation

Shift premiums for evenings, nights, and weekends

Relocation assistance up to $4,500

Immediate enrollment in HOOPP

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Access to Employee Education Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist in good standing with Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Experience in acute care hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient medication assessments and ensure optimal therapy.
• Participate in clinical rounds and provide drug information.
• Mentor new staff and pharmacy students.

Skills

Pharmaceutical Care

Medication Therapy Management

Clinical Pharmacy Support

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

PharmD

Post-graduate Pharmacy Residency

Tools

MEDITECH Expanse

BD Pyxis

Job description

Detailed Job Description

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Pharmacist

2024-026

Choose Collingwood General & Marine Hospital

Explore a meaningful career in a place where lifestyle and purpose align. Collingwood General & Marine Hospital (CGMH) is located on the beautiful shores of Georgian Bay and surrounded by the Blue Mountains. With access to skiing, hiking, paddling, and a vibrant arts and culture scene, Collingwood offers a four-season recreational lifestyle and a strong sense of community.

At CGMH, we’re not just caring for today, we’re building the healthcare system of tomorrow. Through our bold strategic plan, Tomorrow is Built Today, we are transforming care in South Georgian Bay. Our future hospital is designed to be a center of excellence for innovation, education, and patient-centered care and will support our growing and dynamic region with leading-edge services and spaces.

CGMH is an 84-bed acute care hospital serving over 74,000 permanent residents and welcoming 3.5 million annual visitors across Collingwood, Clearview, Wasaga Beach, and the Blue Mountains. Our team of over 1,200 staff, physicians, midwives, and volunteers is dedicated to delivering high-quality care in areas including emergency, surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, dialysis, diagnostics, and mental health.

To learn more about our redevelopment and capital campaign, visit: https://cgmh.on.ca/who-we-are/strategic-plan

Our Culture

At Collingwood General & Marine Hospital, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster a workplace rooted in kindness, collaboration, continuous growth, and accountability. These values guide how we treat each other and how we care for our patients, creating an environment where trust, respect, and excellence thrive.

We Are Committed To Our Values

Being kind - fostering a culture of compassion, empathy, and dignity in every interaction

Supporting each other - working together across all roles to uplift our team and our patients

Leading by example - setting a standard of integrity, fairness, and professionalism

Continuously growing - embracing curiosity, innovation, and learning to adapt to future needs

CGMH is a hospital where we want every individual to feel valued, respected, and included. As we prepare for a new, state-of-the-art facility, we are building not only the hospital of tomorrow, but also a high-performing, inspired team ready to shape the future of care in South Georgian Bay.

Why Join CGMH? Benefits That Start on Day One:

• At CGMH, we’re committed to the well-being and success of our team. New hires enjoy an industry-leading compensation package that includes:
• Comprehensive benefits package including health & dental coverage effective immediately upon hire
• $500 personal spending account for wellness or professional development
• Four weeks’ vacation
• Shift premiums for evenings, nights, and weekends
• Relocation assistance up to $4,500, including:
• $1,500 for eligible moving expenses
• $3,000 to support temporary housing for three months
• Immediate enrollment in HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and access to Perkopolis discounts
• Access to Employee Education Assistance Program
  

In addition, the Government of Canada is expanding the Canada Student Loan Forgiveness Program to include pharmacists working in rural and remote communities - offering up to $60,000 in loan forgiveness over five years. To learn more about the government’s work on this initiative, visit: https://www.pharmacists.ca/advocacy/issues/canada-student-loan-forgiveness/ and https://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2025/2025-02-15/html/reg1-eng.html

The Opportunity

The Pharmacist plays a vital role in monitoring and evaluating medication use across the hospital while providing clinical pharmacy support and expertise to physicians, nurses, patients, and other healthcare professionals. This is a position within a collaborative and skilled interprofessional team, with direct patient care opportunities and a focus on quality, safety, and innovation.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Complete patient medication assessments
• Ensure optimal medication therapy and minimization of potential adverse events
• Review of lab information to ensure appropriate drug therapy, oversee therapeutic drug monitoring of appropriate medications
• Participate in clinical rounds
• Participate in drug distribution through verification of physician orders (appropriateness of dose, frequency, route, potential interactions, allergies, contraindications, etc.)
• Assess appropriateness of non-formulary medications and obtain supply or recommend substitution
• Provide healthcare providers with relevant drug information
• Actively review and provide recommendations on various document submissions relating to clinical care
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team on units
• Complete appropriate medication safety audits, such as VTE, opioid waste/discrepancies
• Participate in antimicrobial stewardship activities
• Participate in the education and mentoring of new staff as well as precepting pharmacy students
• Participate in the education and ongoing learning of nursing staff
• Participate in continuous quality improvement of the pharmacy department
• Other duties, as assigned
• Exhibit the core values of the Collingwood General and Marine Hospital
  
  

Education And Experience

• Registered Pharmacist, in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A)
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD
• Post-graduate Pharmacy Residency (ACPR), an asset
• Experience in an acute care hospital setting, preferred
• Experience with MEDITECH Expanse and BD Pyxis, an asset
  
  

Competencies

• Knowledge of current evidence-based, best practice pharmacotherapeutics & pharmacokinetics and their application to patient-centered pharmaceutical care
• Practice continuing professional development as required by Regulated Health Professions Act
• General knowledge of appropriate dosages, delivery techniques, formulations and routes of administration of all medications.
• Knowledge & interpretation of laboratory and clinical parameters and their application to patient assessment & monitoring
• Knowledge & utilization of credible electronic & print form medical information resources
• General knowledge of aseptic technique & extemporaneous preparation of pharmaceuticals
• Basic computer skills, and knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Understanding and interpretation of research methodology and outcomes & critical appraisal of study design
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to function as an independent practitioner
• Sound problem solving, communications (oral and written in the English language), conflict resolution and decision-making skills
• Ability to communicate in additional language(s) is considered an asset.
• Highly motivated team player with the ability to collaborate across disciplines/departments/programs
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Contribute to a strong teamwork environment
• Excellent attendance and punctuality
  
  

More Information

Location: Pharmacy

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Start Date: In line with next Hospital Orientation intake

Hours of Work: Days, evenings and weekends. Please be reminded that as a Hospital, in order to provide the necessary patient care, our operations run 24/7. Therefore, depending on the program for which you are applying, it may be an expectation that you are available to work weekdays and weekends, as well as all shifts - days, evenings, and nights.

Wage: $56.41 - $66.99 per hour Shift Premiums:

• Evening: additional $2.26/hour
• Night: additional $2.98/hour
• Weekend: additional $3.14/hour
  
  

How To Apply

If you are interested in joining our inspiring team, please apply online before 11:59pm EST on the posting close date by submitting an updated copy of your resume and cover letter in PDF or Word format.

Due to the volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised that as part of the mandatory screening process CGMH requires professional references, verification of academic training, professional accreditation, plus a current Police Vulnerable Sector Check.

Collingwood General and Marine Hospital is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We encourage all qualified individuals who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace to apply. If contacted regarding a competition, please advise Human Resources of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.