Pharmacist- Systemic Pharmacy - PM

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Transit access and shuttle service

Flexible work environment

Career development opportunities

Corporate discounts and on-site gym

Job summary

University Health Network is seeking a Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmacy services for ambulatory chemotherapy and centralized inpatient support at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. You will contribute to teaching, clinical research activities, and uphold UHN values in a team-based environment.

The role requires oncology pharmacy experience, strong communication, and patient-centered care in a fast-paced cancer centre.

Qualifications

• Completion of university degree in pharmacy or PharmD.
• Certificate of competency from the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada.
• Active registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A).
• Oncology hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Residency in hospital pharmacy is an asset.
• Experience in patient-centered oncology care is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and dispense ambulatory oncology orders.
• Identify and resolve drug-related problems.
• Monitor therapy effectiveness, toxicity, and adherence.
• Conduct medication reconciliation and patient counselling.
• Promote safe medication practices and address incidents.
• Provide drug information and mentorship to students/residents.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy / PharmD

Pharmacy competency certificate (CBCEP)

Ontario Pharmacists registration (Part A)

Hospital oncology residency (asset)

Clinical oncology experience (asset)

Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists member (asset)

Job description

• Compensation: CAD 48.51 - CAD 60.64 - hourly

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: Non-Union

Number of Vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Department: Pharmacy

Reports to: Clinical Site Leader

Wage Range: $48.51 - $60.64 per hour

Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week

Shifts: Mon-Fri, Days/Evenings/Weekends/Statutory Holidays

Status: Temporary Full-Time (18-month contract)

Closing Date: November 12, 2026

Position Summary

In this position, the Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmacy services to ambulatory chemotherapy/systemic therapy patients and provides centralized pharmacy services to inpatients within the PM Cancer Centre Program. You will be expected to facilitate and support clinical teaching and research activities within the department, while exemplifying UHN's values of caring, excellence, teamwork, innovation, integrity, leadership, and respect, with demonstrated teamwork in a patient care setting.

Duties

• Review, verify, and dispense all ambulatory standard-of-care and clinical trials oncology medication orders for appropriateness


• Identify, resolve and prevent real or potential drug related problems


• Monitor drug therapy for effectiveness, toxicity and adherence to evidence based medicine/guidelines


• Conduct medication reconciliation or patient counselling on a consult/ referral basis


• Follow up on medication incidents and promote safe medication practices on the unit


• Respond to drug information questions


• Be active in pharmacy student preceptorship with the undergraduate pharmacy programs, as well as providing mentorship and preceptorship for the pharmacy residency program at UHN


• Providing direct and/or functional supervision of technician staff


• Performing other duties consistent with job classification, as required

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


• Hospital pharmacy practice experience in oncology preferred


• Hospital pharmacy residency an asset


• Clinical experience with patient-centered care in oncology would be an asset


• Membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists an asset


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills


• Excellent organizational and time management skills

Additional Information

Why join UHN? 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.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

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.

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