Pharmacist, Pharmacy

Bruyère Health; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave and benefits in lieu

Defined benefit pension plan

Wellness program and on-site gyms

Mental health support via EAP

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Bruyère Health in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking a Pharmacist for a temporary, full-time day shift. You will conduct patient assessments, provide recommendations on medication usage, and collaborate with an interprofessional team to optimize the medication management program.

Requirements include a minimum of one year of pharmacist experience in a patient-oriented environment, registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, and hospital pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of pharmacist experience in a patient-oriented environment.
• Registration as Pharmacist with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Hospital pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and provide recommendations on medication usage.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team to improve the medication management program.

Skills

Pharmacist experience

Interprofessional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Ontario College of Pharmacists registration

Hospital pharmacy residency or clinical experience

Job description

POSITION TYPE : Temporary, Full-time, Day, 75 hours / pay period, 1.0 FTE
SALARY SCALE : $55.280 to $66.237 per hour

At Bruyère Health, we're much more than a health organization; we're a true community built on respect, compassion, accountability, collaboration, and learning. If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to be part of something bigger than yourself, join us. Come and work at Bruyère Health, where compassion and innovation meet to make each life better.

What is in it for me?

• Generous percentages in lieu of benefits and annual leave
• Defined benefit pension plan (when applicable)
• Wellness program and on-site gyms
• Mental health support through our Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Professional development and learning opportunities

What would my role be?

Reporting to the Director, Pharmacy and under the supervision of Pharmacy Leadership, you will:

• Conduct individual patient assessments and provide recommendations and follow ups on medication usage.
• Collaborate with the interprofessional team to improve the medication management program for better patient care.

Required:

• Minimum of one (1) year experience as a Pharmacist in a patient oriented environment
• Registration as Pharmacist with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• Hospital pharmacy residency or equivalent clinical experience

Preferred:

• Fluent in French and English

What skills should I possess to succeed in the role?

• Demonstrated expertise in practicing Pharmaceutical Care, including activities such as conducting medication histories, identifying medication-related problems, generating care plans, monitoring care plans, documenting in the medical record and communicating and collaborating with the inter-professional care team as required
• Advanced interpersonal, organizational and communications skills
• Able to work in an inter-professional team environment
• Able to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very active work environment
• Advanced knowledge of medical terminology

Bruyère Health is Eastern Ontario’s leading health organization specializing in aging, rehabilitation, and care for those with multiple complex medical conditions. We bring together compassionate, person-centered care with world-class research to maximize quality of life for those we care for and their loved ones.

Bruyère Health has a proven history of addressing gaps in our health system with compassion, innovation, and courage. Today, as an academic health sciences center, we are training the next generation of health professionals to see—and take action on creating—a better health system for all.