Pharmacist

Norfolk Hospital Nursing Home; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist in Simcoe, Ontario, focused on safe medication management and patient care. This full-time position involves collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team, reviewing prescriptions, and ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, relevant hospital experience, and strong communication skills. The role offers a competitive pay rate, benefiting the community through exceptional healthcare services.

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Hospital pharmacy experience is required.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to patient centred care.
• Knowledge of eMAR/BMV, sterile compounding, and antimicrobial stewardship is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Review physician’s orders and maintain computerized medication profiles.
• Direct and teach staff and patients.

Skills

Effective negotiation and conflict resolution

Organizational and prioritization skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Current pharmacist license with the Ontario College of Pharmacists

Tools

Meditech

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Company Overview

Norfolk General Hospital is a leading healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care within a supportive and professional environment. Our team values collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth to ensure the best outcomes for our community.

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join our hospital team in Norfolk. This role is vital in ensuring safe medication management and supporting our commitment to excellent patient care at Norfolk General Hospital. Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, the Pharmacist will be responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services for the purpose of achieving positive health outcomes to improve patients’ quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Providing pharmaceutical care as part of a multi-disciplinary team, including medication reconciliation and therapeutic drug monitoring.
• Reviewing physician’s orders, creating and maintaining computerized patient medication profiles, reviewing drug information and adverse drug reaction reporting.
• Directing and teaching both staff and patients.
• Develop and provide input on the development of order sets and protocols.
• Required to share on-call duties to handle emergency problems and issues.
• Participate in committees as requested.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.
• Current pharmacist license with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, Part A.
• Hospital pharmacy experience is required.
• Experience with Medication Reconciliation, eMAR/BMV, sterile compounding and antimicrobial stewardship an asset.
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the delivery of patient centred care.
• Sound organizational and prioritization skills coupled with the ability to work well in stressful situations.
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong documentation skills.
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record.
• Knowledge of Meditech and familiarity with AccuDose and is preferred.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Evidence of continuing education activities.

Hours of Work

Day shift with weekend availability; on call may be required.

Located in Simcoe, Ontario, Norfolk General Hospital provides exceptional healthcare to a municipality of approximately 64,000 people. Our area of focus provides a continuum of service throughout the life span of the people we serve including Emergency, Critical Care, Obstetrics, Medicine, Surgery, and Complex Continuing Care. Employing approximately 550 highly skilled and dedicated employees, Norfolk General Hospital is a full service, 106-bed hospital with 24/7 on-call coverage of Specialists in Surgery, Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, and Obstetrics as well as on-site 24-hour per day medical coverage.

Interested applicants must submit a current cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department by e-mailing [e-mail], referring to posting number above. This posting will remain active until filled

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12-18 months

Pay: $49.66-$66.44 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person