Pharmacist

The Ottawa Hospital; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ottawa Hospital is seeking a Float Oncology Pharmacist to join our team. You will provide expert pharmaceutical care across oncology services, ensuring safe and effective drug therapy for complex patient populations in a multi-campus hospital.

Key requirements include a BSc in Pharmacy and Ontario Pharmacist license, with strong teaching, leadership and communication skills. This role offers a dynamic hospital setting with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or equivalent combination of training/experience as determined by the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Registration as a Pharmacist with the Ontario College of Pharmacists with an unrestricted Part A license.
• Working knowledge of modern hospital care and drug therapy.
• Ability to supervise/lead/coach/mentor.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care in a hospital setting, in particular float oncology assignments.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure optimal drug therapy and patient safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Teaching skills

Education

Baccalaureate of Science in Pharmacy

Tools

MS Office

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 nights, including 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 with the Ontario College of Pharmacists with an unrestricted Part A license;
• 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.

Clinical Assignment

Float Oncology Pharmacist

Apply For The Position

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading‑edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on‑line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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].