Pharmacist

The Royal; Brockville; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Health & dental benefits

Life insurance & disability

EFAP

Job summary

The Royal in Brockville, Ontario is seeking an experienced hospital pharmacist to provide leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate and timely medication distribution.

You will lead quality improvement initiatives, participate in interdisciplinary rounds, and support formulary management and medication safety across clinical programs. Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists is required, with residency or postgraduate degree considered an asset.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A).

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to pharmacy staff.
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely medication distribution.
• Lead or support continuous quality improvement initiatives aligned with standards.
• Uphold organizational values and standards of practice.
• Participate in committees, projects, policy/process development, and research activities.
• Support medication management activities including reconciliation, care planning, safety initiatives, and interdisciplinary rounds.
• Precept pharmacy learners (students, residents).
• Contribute to formulary management and drug use evaluations.
• Provide flexible pharmaceutical care across clinical program areas.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD

Hospital pharmacy residency or postgraduate clinical degree asset

Ontario College of Pharmacists registration (Part A)

2+ years hospital pharmacist experience asset

Tools

CPOE

eMAR

EMR

Job description

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship.
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely medication distribution.
• Lead or support continuous quality improvement initiatives aligned with the Ontario College of Pharmacists Hospital Pharmacy Assessment Criteria and Accreditation Canada standards.
• Uphold organizational values, strategic goals, and professional Standards of Practice (OCP, NAPRA, CSHP).
• Participate in committees, projects, policy/process development, and research activities.
• Support medication management activities, including medication reconciliation, care planning, safety initiatives, interdisciplinary rounds, and resolving drug-related issues.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and stakeholders to optimize patient care.
• Precept pharmacy learners (students, residents).
• Contribute to formulary management and drug use evaluations.
• Provide flexible pharmaceutical care across clinical program areas
• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of the Royal.
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal's Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or entry level Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), from a recognized university as determined by the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).
• Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency, or a postgraduate clinical pharmacy degree is considered an asset.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a hospital pharmacist is considered an asset.
• Registration and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A).
• Experience or familiarity in CPOE (computer prescriber order entry), BMV (bedside medication verification, eMedRec (electronic medication reconciliation), eMAR (electronic medication administration records), EMR (electronic medical/ health record) is considered an asset.
• Experience working with electronic health record clinical software applications
• Experience in the medication reconciliation process.
• Working knowledge of modern hospital care and drug therapy, including knowledge of medication safety risks in health care.
• Experience or familiarity in pharmaceutical research in health care settings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability for self-directed learning and working.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Language Requirements

English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.

At The Royal, we are committed to supporting your health, well-being, and financial security at every stage of your career through a comprehensive total rewards package that may include:

• HOOPP, one of Canada's leading defined benefit pension plans, helping you build long-term financial security with a predictable lifetime retirement income and valuable employer contributions.
• Competitive health and dental benefits through Medavie Blue Cross (MBC), supporting you and your family's health and wellness needs;
• Life insurance and disability coverage through Manulife, including short-term and long-term disability benefits where applicable, providing added peace of mind;
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) through Telus Health, offering confidential counselling, wellness resources, and support services for you and your eligible family members (excluded casual staff).

Together, these benefits reflect our commitment to helping you thrive personally and professionally- today, tomorrow, and throughout your career at The Royal.