Pharmacist, Pharmacy – Temporary Full-Time

CHEO; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEO’s Pharmacy Department in Ottawa operates 24/7 and seeks a Hospital Pharmacist to join a dynamic team. The role covers safe dispensing, supervision of assistants, and involvement in sterile and non-sterile compounding as well as clinical service delivery.

The qualified candidate provides drug information to clinicians and patients, maintains regulatory compliance, and supports training, QA activities and departmental projects in a collaborative hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Pharmacy degree from a recognized university.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy by The Ontario College of Pharmacist.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience as a Hospital Pharmacist (Preferred).
• Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency program at a recognized Canadian teaching hospital and/or at least five (5) years experience in hospital (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Safe, accurate and efficient dispensing of medications.
• Supervises pharmacy assistants and technicians and their dispensing activities.
• Maintains clinical expertise in at least one area of clinical pharmacy practice.
• Provides drug information to physicians, nurses and other health care team members and to patients.
• Rotates through dispensary, sterile and non sterile compounding and clinical staff pharmacists’ duties.
• Participates in departmental quality assurance programs and drug utilization reviews.
• Performs duties of a preceptor for students, interns and residents.

Skills

Dispensing accuracy

Drug information

Team supervision

Interprofessional collaboration

Education

Pharmacy degree from a recognized university

Hospital pharmacy residency or 5+ years hospital experience

Job description

The Pharmacy Department at CHEO operates on a 24 hour basis, 7 days a week, every day of the year. Pharmacists need to be available to work any shifts including weekends, evenings and overnights.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible for the safe, accurate and efficient dispensing of medications
• Supervises all work performed by the pharmacy assistants and technicians which includes dispensing of medications, sterile and non sterile compounding, calculations, etc
• Maintains clinical expertise in at least one area of clinical pharmacy practice.
• Provides drug information to physicians, nurses and other members of the health care team, as well as to patients
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly fashion
• Rotates through dispensary, sterile and non sterile compounding and clinical staff pharmacists’ duties.
• Shares evening, week-end and overnight coverage
• Shares the responsibility of training and/or orienting of new personnel with respect to drug distribution and clinical service aspects of his/her designated area
• Performs the duties of a preceptor for pharmacy students, interns and residents
• Contributes and/or assists in the organization of departmental publications and presentations
• Maintains knowledge of current hospital and pharmacy policies and ensures compliance
• Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of pharmacy programs and services
• Participates in departmental Quality Assurance programs, drug utilization reviews, workload measurements
• Undertakes special projects as assigned
• Completes professional activities on a daily basis
• Initiates and/or completes medication incident reports as required
• Participates on hospital or departmental committees as assigned
• Attends and participates in departmental and hospital meetings such as pharmacist meeting, Staff Meeting, Education seminars
• Maintains professional conduct and standards in all aspects of his/her work and when interacting with hospital staff and the public
• Cover Kid Care Pharmacy as required
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of a Pharmacy degree from a recognized university (Essential)
• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice pharmacy by The Ontario College of Pharmacist (Essential)
• Minimum of two (2) years experience as a Hospital Pharmacist (Preferred)
• Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency program at a recognized Canadian teaching hospital and /or at least five (5) years experience in hospital (Preferred)

Timeline may be extended or shortened based on operational needs CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants. Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail]. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Please note you will be represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).