Pharmacist, Pharmacy Services

St. Joseph's Health Care London; London; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health Care London invites applications for a licensed Pharmacist to join the Stroke/Neurological Rehabilitation Program at Parkwood Institute, London, Ontario.

You will identify and resolve drug-related problems, perform order verification, support the main dispensary, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to optimize therapy. This temporary full‑time position offers a salary range of $58.38–$68.65 per hour, expires around September 15, 2027, and includes

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with OHSA.
• Ability and commitment to act as a supervisor under OHSA.
• Demonstrate and practice the values of St. Joseph's in daily interactions with staff, patients, and families.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build partnerships and generate consensus.
• Ability to balance multiple and competing priorities.
• Ability to consider and evaluate publications and scientific literature needed to answer questions and prepare comparative evidence-based submissions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and resolve drug-related problems.
• Order verification for the Stroke/Neurological Rehabilitation program.
• Assist with medication reconciliation at admission.
• Contribute to main dispensary operations.
• Develop clinical practice guidelines and provide education.
• Engage in teaching and research activities.
• Collaborate with physicians and allied health staff.

Skills

Licensed Pharmacist (Ontario)

Clinical communication

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Drug information knowledge

OHSA safety awareness

Documentation skills

Education

Pharmacy degree

Tools

Cerner (PharmNet)

Microsoft Office

Electronic medication databases

Job description

Pharmacy Services Parkwood Institute Main - London, ON Temporary Full Time Salary Range: $58.38 - $68.65 /hour Temporary position anticipated to extend until September 15th, 2027, and is subject to the availability of work St. Joseph's Health Care London offers an exciting opportunity for a licensed Pharmacist to practice pharmaceutical care in our Stroke/Neurological Rehabilitation Program at Parkwood Institute. You will be responsible for identifying and resolving drug related problems. As a valued member of the interdisciplinary team, you will interact with physicians and allied health professionals to optimize drug therapy in a patient-focused environment. Additionally, this position allows for a unique opportunity to assist providers with medication reconciliation at admission. You will work with patients and their families to provide care, to assist and support them, meet their evident and anticipated needs, and enhance their quality of life. You will be a drug information resource and provide input on drug formulary and drug utilization issues. You will be responsible for order verification for your program. Additionally, you will have some responsibility for the main dispensary and coverage of other programs. Opportunities for involvement include developing clinical practice guidelines, professional education, and student education.

Essential Qualifications

• Part A licensed pharmacist in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• Knowledge of a Safety Culture in a Health Care Setting in compliance with the OHSA
• Ability and commitment to act as a supervisor under OHSA
• Demonstrate and practice the values of St. Joseph's in daily interactions with staff, patients, and families
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build partnerships and generate consensus
• Ability to balance multiple and competing priorities
• Ability to consider and evaluate publications and scientific literature needed to answer questions and prepare comparative evidence-based submissions

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in French would be an asset
• Previous hospital pharmacy experience
• Graduate of hospital pharmacy residency program
• Demonstrated computer skills with Cerner (PharmNet, electronic health record) and Microsoft Office Suite applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), and electronic medication information databases

Teaching and Research

• St Joseph's Health Care London through its affiliation with Western University and Fanshawe College is a leading research and teaching hospital. As an employee of St Joseph's, you will be expected to engage in role related teaching and research activities in addition to any of your clinical duties

Immunization Requirements

• Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps rubella and varicella (chicken pox)
• Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing