Pharmacist

Humber River Health; Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Registered Pharmacist to join their Pharmacy department, delivering safe medication services and contributing to high-quality patient care. Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and a current Ontario registration, with hospital experience preferred. Join a dynamic team that values equity and inclusivity while striving for clinical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required; Pharm D an asset.
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists required.
• Previous hospital experience and ability to work independently preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provision of clinical pharmacy services to improve patient quality of life.
• Review physician’s orders and maintain computerized medication profiles.
• Check chemotherapy and selective medications dispensing.

Skills

Independent working

Team player

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Pharm D

Job description

Position Profile

Humber River Health. Lighting New Ways In Healthcare.

Since opening our doors in 2015 as North America’s first fully digital hospital, we remain unwavering in our belief that we can change the hospital where we work, the community where we live, and the world of healthcare beyond our borders. Serving a community of 850,000 residents in North West Toronto, Equity Inclusivity and active participation in the North West Toronto Ontario Health Team are key initiatives important to our Team. At Humber River Health, we use a custom combination of technology and clinical expertise to rebuild elements of care. We make technology work for staff and physicians; giving them more time to spend with patients, to eliminate inefficiencies, and to reduce the chance of errors. Humber River Health is formally affiliated with both the University of Toronto and Queen’s University and committed to becoming a community academic hospital. Clinical Excellence, Optimizing Care through Technology and Community Connection frame our Research Strategy.

At Humber River Health, we’re not hoping for a renaissance, we are making it happen. As part of our dynamic team, you can lead the way, as we continue our journey towards high reliability care!

Join our team of pharmacy experts and provide safe and effective medication preparation and distribution to all clinical units and outpatient areas here at Humber River Health.

At Humber River Health, our Pharmacy department plays a pivotal role in ensuring the safe distribution and service of medications to patients which facilitates successful patient treatment outcomes in compliance with legal, regulatory and accreditation standards. The management and distribution of our medications is critical in ensuring we are able to consistently deliver the high-quality, safe care that we are known for. As we continue to grow our pharmacy operations, we are seeking a Registered Pharmacist to join our team.

Are you a qualified Registered Pharmacist, comfortable with technology and a strong team player who can work effectively in conjunction with fellow Pharmacists and other team members? Are you able to provide compassionate patient centered care? If you answered yes to the questions above, we invite you to read the details below and apply to this exciting career opportunity at Humber River Health.

Employment Status: Part TimeHours of work: Available to work rotating shifts (Monday to Friday, Weekends & Statutory Holidays). Part time and Temporary Part time staff are required to provide availability and be available for 3-4 shifts per week including weekends per operational needs.

Location: May require travel among all HRH sites

Labour Group: OPSEU 590

Reporting Relationship: Manager, Pharmacy Services

Hourly Salary: $48.21 - $64.50

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the provision ofclinical pharmacy services for the purpose of achieving definite outcomes to improve the patients’ quality of life.
• Other “drug use control” responsibilities, including review of physician’s orders, creation andmaintenance of computerized patient medication profiles, IV admixture,TPN,Pediatric andchemotherapy preparation, drug information, Drug Therapy Monitoringand adverse drug reaction reporting.
• Computer Provider Order Entry (CPOE) and verificationof prescriptions inthe MEDITECH system, clinical pharmacotherapy monitoring, checking of chemotherapy, and selective medications dispensing.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required.Pharm D an asset
• Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists required – Part A.
• Previous hospitalexperience in unit dose and/or IV additive preferred.
• Hospital residency program or equivalent an asset.
• Demonstratedability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize a consistent and varied workload.
• Ability to direct and teach staff.
• Demonstratedwritten and verbal communication skills required, in order to facilitateeffective communication with patients, peers, other health care providers, and volunteers
• Demonstratedability to identify, prevent and resolve drug related problems.
• Goodunderstanding of change management; must be able to identify change needsand proactively act on those needs.
• Effectivenegotiation and conflict management/ resolution skills required.
• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

These vacancies will be filled in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and Ontario Public Service Employee Union Local 590.

Why choose Humber River Health?

At Humber River Health, our staff, physicians, and volunteers are lighting new ways in healthcare. We are proud to be recognized as a part of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. We support employees by providing evidence-based leadership and cultivating a culture that consistently wows with our unwavering commitment to Staff, Physician and Volunteer engagement. We are a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) and are deeply involved in research and academic collaboration. We are dedicated to high-quality patient care and demonstrate our values of compassion, professionalism, and respect.

Attracting and retaining a workforce that represents the diverse communities surrounding Humber River Health, is a priority. We encourage applicants from all equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to, individuals who identity as Indigenous, racialized, seniors, persons living with disabilities, women, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ.

Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process as well as during employment at Humber River Health. Please direct any accommodation requests to our recruitment team.