Pharmacist - PM Inpatient

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 66,827 - 83,537; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Transit access

Flexible work environment

Development opportunities

Corporate discounts

Job summary

University Health Network in Toronto is seeking a Float Pharmacist to support the PM inpatient team across inpatient units including malignant hematology, stem cell transplant, oncology and the short stay unit. This role covers centralized pharmacy support for evenings, weekends and on-call coverage.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, contribute to clinical practice, and participate in education, research and distribution processes to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Completion of university degree (Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Pharmacy) or PharmD, or equivalent required
• Certificate of competency from the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada required
• Active registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A) required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Hospital pharmacy practice experience in oncology preferred
• Hospital pharmacy residency an asset
• Membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists an asset

Responsibilities

• Working with patients and the health care team to optimize patient outcomes
• participating in patient education
• participating in teaching of students and residents
• providing education to nursing and medical staff
• participating in research endeavors
• supporting the drug distribution system

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational and time management

Education

Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Pharmacy

PharmD, or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

• Union: Non-Union
• New or Replacement: Replacement
• Site: Princess Margaret Hospital
• Department: Pharmacy
• Reports to: Clinical Site Leader
• Wage Range: $48.51 - $60.64 per hour
• Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
• Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Statutory Holidays, On-Call
• Status: Temporary Full-Time (12 Months Contract)
• Closing Date: August 16, 2026

Position Summary

The float Pharmacist on the PM inpatient team covers all the inpatient units: malignant hematology, stem cell transplant including immune effector cell therapies, medical/radiation oncology, palliative care and the short stay unit.

This role also includes centralized dispensary pharmacy support for evenings and weekends, including CIVA shifts in the inpatient cleanroom, and on call coverage. The pharmacist will work in challenging clinical practices requiring extensive collaboration with well-developed multidisciplinary team, innovation, creativity and compassion. You are expected to have the knowledge, skills, and expertise to work with varied specialized patient populations, for both standard-of-care and clinical trials.

Duties

• Working with patients and the health care team to optimize patient outcomes;
• participating in patient education;
• participating in teaching of students and residents;
• providing education to nursing and medical staff;
• participating in research endeavors;
• and supporting the drug distribution system.

Qualifications

• Completion of university degree (Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Pharmacy) or PharmD, or equivalent required
• Certificate of competency from the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada required
• Active registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A) requiredExcellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Hospital pharmacy practice experience in oncology preferred
• Hospital pharmacy residency an asset
• Membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists an asset

Benefits

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

EEO Statement

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

Other Requirements

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

Closing

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.