Pharmacist

Mississippi River Health Alliance; Carleton Place; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH) in Carleton Place, Ontario, is hiring a Pharmacist in a casual position. The role focuses on dispensing drugs, clinical medication management, and drug information dissemination within hospital standards.

Requirements include a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, with emphasis on strong clinical skills and regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Faculty of Pharmacy degree (Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy).
• Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists to practice in Ontario.
• Excellent clinical skills related to Medication Management.
• Familiar with relevant acts and standards including CDSA, Health Disciplines Act and NAPRA.
• Strong communication, teamwork and time management abilities.
• Proficiency with databases, web tools, and common office software.

Responsibilities

• Dispense drugs in accordance with hospital standards and safety guidelines.
• Provide clinical medication management and monitor drug utilization.
• Disseminate drug information to staff and patients as required.
• Maintain compliance with all related statutes and hospital policies.
• Balance competing priorities and collaborate with the pharmacy team.

Skills

Clinical skills

Medication management

Interpersonal skills

Pharmacy software

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Job description

Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital (CPDMH)

Program:

Pharmacy

Position Type:

Casual

Salary Scale:

$48.21/hour - $64.50/hour

Start Date:

2026-04-10

Almonte General Hospital and Carleton Place & DistrictMemorial Hospital created the Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) in 2016to formalize their commitment to work together to improve each patient andresident’s overall health care experience through a strong, coordinated systemof care. An integrated Senior Team leads the two Hospitals, as well as FairviewManor and Lanark County Paramedic Service which are operating divisions of AGH.Over 600 caring staff, physicians and midwives provide excellent primary, acuteand long-term care to citizens of Lanark County, West Ottawa and RenfrewCounty.

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure theprovision of pharmaceutical services (dispensing of drugs, clinical medicationmanagement, monitoring of drug utilization, and dissemination of druginformation) in a manner, which is consistent with hospital and departmentalstandards, and objectives of quality, productivity, economy and safety, in fullcompliance with all related statutes and regulations.

Basic Requirements:

• Successful completion of a recognized Faculty ofPharmacy, Bachelor's Degree of Science in Pharmacy.
• Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmaciststo practice as a Pharmacist in the Province of Ontario.
• Demonstrated excellent clinical skills related toMedication Management.
• Thorough knowledge of the Health Disciplines Act, theControlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and the Guidelines for the SecureDistribution of Narcotic and Controlled Drugs in Hospitals, the Ontario Drugand Pharmacies Regulation Act, the Standards of Practice of the CanadianSociety of Hospital Pharmacists and the National Association of PharmacyRegulatory Authorities (NAPRA). He/she shall also be familiar with the PublicHospitals Act, the Standards of Accreditation of the Council on Health FacilitiesAccreditation, and the Code of Ethics of the Ontario College of Pharmacists andthe Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills andeffective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Proficient in software applications including use ofdata bases, web based tools, word, excel, power point and other relevantwork-related technologies.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and timelines.
• Conversant with the mission, vision, valuesstatements, policies and quality assurance standards of the Hospital as theyapply to the Pharmacy Department.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education bykeeping abreast of current development in the practice of Pharmacy by means ofconferences, seminars and workshops and perusing current, pertinentpharmaceutical and medical publications consistent with establishedprofessional guidelines.
• A member in good standing of the Canadian Society ofHospital Pharmacists preferred.
• Previous related hospital experience preferred.

We thank all candidates who apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are committed to inclusive and accessible employmentpractices. If you require accommodation throughout any part of the recruitmentprocess, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail] to let us know how we mayassist you.

Please note that according to MRHA Vaccination Policies, allapplicants must be fully vaccinated unless they can provide the proof of avalid medical contraindication or exemption on the basis of protected groundsunder the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to be considered for any staff orvolunteer opportunities. Upon hiring, applicants must provide the proof ofeither government issued documentation proving they have been fully vaccinated,or present supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication orexemption under Ontario Human Rights Code.

Mississippi River Health Alliance (MRHA) is committed tofostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We believethat embracing diversity in all its forms enriches our workplace and enhancesthe quality of care we provide to our patients, residents and community. We arededicated to creating an environment where every individual feels valued,respected and supported regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexualorientation, religion, age, ability or background. We aim to create a workplacewhere everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared mission of providingintegrated health care that meets the evolving life-long needs of ourcommunities.