Pharmacist/Clinical Pharmacist Professor (RFT 1.0 FTE)

The Royal Mental Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health facility in Ottawa is seeking a dual-role pharmacist to provide clinical services and engage in academic activities with the University of Ottawa's French Pharmacy program. The ideal candidate must have a B.Sc. in Pharmacy and experience in hospital pharmacy, along with strong bilingual capabilities. This position involves collaboration with healthcare teams, medication reconciliation, and research participation.

Qualifications

• Five years experience in a hospital clinical pharmacy position.
• Registered to practice in Ontario.
• Teaching experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmaceutical care across clinical programs.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Participate in research activities, including research dispensing.

Skills

Pharmaceutical care

Collaboration with healthcare teams

Research activities

Medication reconciliation

Bilingual English and French

Education

B.Sc. in Pharmacy

Advanced Postgraduate Degree in Clinical Pharmacy

Accredited Pharmacy Residency Program

Tools

CPOE

BMV

eMedRec

eMAR

EMR

Job description

The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Center and the University of Ottawa have collaborated to establish a dual-role pharmacist position comprising 60% clinical pharmacist services and 40% academic involvement with the University of Ottawa’s new French Pharmacy program.

Duties

• Provide pharmaceutical care across clinical programs including medication reconciliation, care planning, and interdisciplinary rounds
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and resolve drug-related issues
• Disseminate drug information and support evidence-based decision-making
• Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy learners (students, residents)
• Participate in drug formulary reviews and drug use evaluations
• Participate in the development, implementation and teaching activities related to the University of Ottawa French Pharmacy Program
• Outreach, creative activities, research and service as assigned by the University
• Engage in hospital committee work and/or project work, policy and/or process development and/or review
• Participate in research activities, including research dispensing

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in Pharmacy or Entry Level Pharm. D
• Advanced Postgraduate Degree in Clinical Pharmacy from a recognized university OR Accredited Pharmacy Residency Program Registered to practice (Part A) as a pharmacist in the province of Ontario preferred
• Registered to practice (Part A) as a pharmacist in the province of Ontario (Ontario College of Pharmacists)
• Membership with Canadian Society of Health-System Pharmacists preferred
• Five (5) years experience in a hospital clinical pharmacy position
• Teaching experience is considered an asset
• Experience or familiarity in CPOE (computer prescriber order entry), BMV (bedside medication verification), eMedRec (electronic medication reconciliation), eMAR (electronic medication administration records), EMR (electronic medical/ health record) is considered an asset
• Strong knowledge of hospital pharmacy standards (OCP, NAPRA, CSHP)
• Experience in the medication reconciliation process
• Proficiency in English and French oral expression (advanced level), written (advanced level) and comprehension (advanced level)