Pharmacist (TPT 0.4 FTE)

The Royal; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal is seeking a hospital pharmacist to lead and mentor the pharmacy team in an Ottawa-based setting. You will collaborate with staff to ensure timely and accurate medication distribution, uphold standards, and contribute to patient care improvement.

Experience with hospital pharmacy processes and electronic health records is highly valued; bilingualism is an asset, and professional development is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Degree qualifications include BSc in Pharmacy or PharmD from an eligible university.
• OSP hospital residency is an asset; registration in good standing with OCP required.
• Experience with electronic health record systems is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to pharmacy staff.
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff to ensure efficient, accurate medication distribution.
• Lead or support quality improvement initiatives aligned with standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Self-directed learning

Leadership and mentorship

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

PharmD (entry level)

Hospital pharmacy residency (asset)

Ontario College of Pharmacists registration

Tools

CPOE

BMV

eMedRec

eMAR

EMR

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship.
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely medication distribution.
• Lead or support continuous quality improvement initiatives aligned with the Ontario College of Pharmacists Hospital Pharmacy Assessment Criteria and Accreditation Canada standards.
• Uphold organizational values, strategic goals, and professional Standards of Practice (OCP, NAPRA, CSHP).
• Participate in committees, projects, policy/process development, and research activities.
• Support medication management activities, including medication reconciliation, care planning, safety initiatives, interdisciplinary rounds, and resolving drug-related issues.
• Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and stakeholders to optimize patient care.
• Provide drug information as needed.
• Precept pharmacy learners (students, residents).
• Contribute to formulary management and drug use evaluations.
• Provide flexible pharmaceutical care across clinical program areas
• Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of the Royal.
• Ensure a work environment that is conducive to The Royal’s Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or entry level Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), from a recognized university as determined by the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).
• Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency, or a postgraduate clinical pharmacy degree is considered an asset.
• Minimum of two years of experience as a hospital pharmacist is considered an asset.
• Registration and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A).
• Experience or familiarity in CPOE (computer prescriber order entry), BMV (bedside medication verification, eMedRec (electronic medication reconciliation), eMAR (electronic medication administration records), EMR (electronic medical/ health record) is considered an asset.
• Experience working with electronic health record clinical software applications
• Experience in the medication reconciliation process.
• Working knowledge of modern hospital care and drug therapy, including knowledge of medication safety risks in health care.
• Experience or familiarity in pharmaceutical research in health care settings.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability for self-directed learning and working.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Language Requirements

English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing. Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset