Pharmacist – Inpatient Pharmacy #537-26

Brightshores; Owen Sound; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightshores in Owen Sound, Ontario, is seeking a Pharmacist for our Inpatient Pharmacy. You will contribute to drug distribution, clinical activities and patient education across affiliated sites, ensuring safe and effective therapy for all patients.

Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, you will screen orders for interactions, dosing, and appropriateness, mentor technicians, and participate in pharmacy services within our retail setting as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist eligible for Ontario College of Pharmacists licensure.
• Ability to provide patient-centered care and communicate effectively.
• Leadership, problem-solving, decision-making and organizational skills.
• Interviewing and patient assessment skills.
• Willingness to orient to other unit specialties.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for drug distribution and clinical activities for all patients at Brightshores sites.
• Monitor patient drug therapy and provide drug education to patients and health care providers.
• Review physicians' orders for drug interactions, duplications, dosing range, and appropriateness.
• Mentor/oversee Technician staff and support pharmacy services in retail settings as needed.

Skills

Pharmacist licensure

Patient-centered care

Leadership

Communication skills

Multi-site coverage

Driver's license

Attendance record

Patient safety

Health & safety policies

Tools

Cerner

Job description

CLASSIFICATION: PHARMACIST

DEPARTMENT: INPATIENT PHARMACY POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND

UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPD

STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE NOVEMBER 2027)

WAGE RATE: $50.77 - $67.93

Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, Pharmacists are responsible for drug distribution and clinical activities for all patients at all Brightshores affiliated sites. This includes monitoring patient drug therapy and providing drug education to patients and other health care providers. The pharmacist reviews all physicians’ orders screening for drug interactions, therapeutic duplicates, dose range checking, therapeutic appropriateness and any other pharmacy related concerns. It may also include checking work of Technician staff and provision of pharmacy services in our retail pharmacy.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

REQUIRED

• Licensure or eligibility for licensure with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• Ability to provide and promote patient centered care
• Leadership, problem-solving, decision-making and organizational skills
• Interviewing and patient assessment skills
• Willingness to orient to other unit specialties
• Proven verbal and written communication skills
• Interest and experience in patient education and health promotion
• Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
• General computer skills
• Available for all shifts, including weekends and ability for multi-site coverage when required
• Possession of a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and personal vehicle
• Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
• Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
• Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
• Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment

PREFERRED

• Membership in Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists
• Knowledge of Cerner information systems
• A General Hospital Residency Certificate or 3 years’ experience in a hospital with clinical pharmacist responsibilities