Pharmacist

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

The Ottawa Hospital in Ottawa, Ontario, seeks a licensed Pharmacist to provide hospital-based pharmaceutical care on rotating shifts. The role requires a Bachelors of Science in Pharmacy, Ontario registration, and thorough knowledge of drug therapy, with leadership and teaching abilities. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. The hospital offers a comprehensive benefits package and a defined benefit pension plan alongside

Qualifications

• Must hold a BSc in Pharmacy from a recognized university or equivalent as determined by the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Registration as a Pharmacist in Ontario is required.
• Working knowledge of modern hospital care and drug therapy is essential.
• In-depth understanding of drug use, composition and clinical effects is required.
• Ability to supervise/lead/coach/mentor colleagues and learners is required.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets and database applications is expected.
• Excellent teaching, written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Teaching skills

Supervision/mentoring

Education

Baccalaureate of Science in Pharmacy

Ontario Pharmacist Registration

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Job description

About The Ottawa Hospital

The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,400 beds and approximately 17,000 staff, physicians, residents and volunteers, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Eastern Nunavut regions. At The Ottawa Hospital, we don't just serve our community, we belong to the community. That insight is at the heart of our ambitious plan to reshape the future of healthcare for our community. From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking innovative solutions to the most complex health care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision to provide each patient with the kind of care and compassion we would want for our loved ones. Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Rotation/Shifts

Days and weekends, 8 hour shifts.

• For information purposes only - The Hospital reserves the right to change.

Basic Requirements

• Baccalaureate of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized university OR an equivalent combination of training and experience as determined by the Ontario College of Pharmacists;


• Registration as a Pharmacist in Ontario;


• Working knowledge of modern hospital care and drug therapy;


• In-depth understanding of use, composition and clinical effects of drugs;


• Ability to supervise/lead/coach/mentor;


• Experience working with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications;


• Superior written and verbal communication skills;


• Excellent teaching skills;


• Good interpersonal skills;


• Eligible to work in Canada.

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We are driven by our purpose to provide each patient with the world-class care, exceptional service and compassion we would want for our loved ones.

We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services. The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. Candidates are encouraged to request accommodations throughout all stages of the recruitment process. These accommodation requests will be kept confidential. To request an accommodation or if you have any questions regarding accessibility, please contact [e-mail].