Staff Pharmacist - TG Surgery and Pre-Admission Clinic

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization in Canada as a Staff Pharmacist in the Toronto General Hospital. This role involves providing comprehensive pharmacy services to surgical wards and pre-admission clinics, collaborating closely with clinical teams to ensure safe and effective patient-centered care. Candidates must possess a degree in pharmacy, relevant certifications, and exhibit strong communication and organizational skills. A unique opportunity to join a top hospital while contributing to a greater vision of health and wellness in the community.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan

Close access to Transit

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts on travel and insurance

Qualifications

• Hospital pharmacy experience with patient-centered care is a requirement.
• Hospital Pharmacy residency is an asset.
• Membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conducting best possible medication history (BPMH) interviews.
• Reviewing and dispensing all doctors’ medication orders for appropriateness.
• Monitoring drug therapy for effectiveness and adherence.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent time management skills

Education

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent

Certificate of competency from the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada

Active registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A)

Job description

Staff Pharmacist - TG Surgery and Pre-Admission Clinic

Join to apply for the Staff Pharmacist - TG Surgery and Pre-Admission Clinic role at University Health Network

Staff Pharmacist - TG Surgery and Pre-Admission Clinic

3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Staff Pharmacist - TG Surgery and Pre-Admission Clinic role at University Health Network

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #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.

Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #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 it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Pharmacy

Reports to: Pharmacy Clinical Site Leader

Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week

Shifts: Variable

Status: Temporary Full-Time (End Date ~ Aug 2026)

Closing Date: June 26, 2025

Position Summary

The Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmacy services to the inpatient Surgical wards and Surgical Pre-Admission Clinic, with cross-coverage to other areas as required.

Duties

As a member of the patient care team, the principal responsibilities include:

• Conducting best possible medication history (BPMH) interviews and performing medication reconciliation
• Reviewing and dispensing all doctors’ medication orders for appropriateness
• Identifying, resolving and preventing drug therapy problems with the patient and health care team
• Monitoring drug therapy for effectiveness, toxicity and adherence to evidence-based medicine/guidelines
• Following-up on medication incidents and promoting safe medication practices on the unit
• Responding to drug information questions; providing patient education; facilitating hospital discharge; and providing direct and/or functional supervision of technician staff
• Facilitating and supporting clinical teaching and research activities within the department, while exemplifying UHN’s values
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy degree 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 with patient-centered care experience is a requirement.
• Hospital Pharmacy residency an asset
• Membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists and/or other professional societies an asset
• Experience in an inpatient acute care setting is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication 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.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at University Health Network by 2x

Get notified about new Staff Pharmacist jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Staff Pharmacist - TG Surgery and Pre-Admission Clinic

Pharmacist Manager - Competitive Salary + Sign-On & Yearly Bonuses

Sr. Manager, Pharmacy - Specialized Programs (Oncology)

Senior Manager, Pharmacy Services – Chronic Disease Management (Contract)

Senior Manager, Pharmacy Services – Chronic Disease Management (Contract)

Sr. Manager, Pharmacy - Specialized Programs (Oncology)

Grocery Retailer, and Pharmacy Key Account Manager (KAM)

Medical Science Liaison- Quebec and Canada East

Pharmacist 1 - the Odette Cancer Center Pharmacy - Regular Full-time 2025-13403 (2025-13403)

Pharmacist 1 - Holland Pharmacy - Temporary Full-Time 2025-13624 (2025-13624)

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.