Staff Pharmacist - TG Surgery and Pre-Admission Clinic

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution as a Staff Pharmacist in a dynamic environment focused on patient-centered care. This role involves providing comprehensive pharmacy services, conducting medication reconciliations, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal drug therapy. You'll be part of a dedicated team at a top research hospital, contributing to innovative patient care and education. Enjoy a supportive work culture with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about improving patient outcomes and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position offers a fulfilling career path.

Benefits

Competitive offer packages

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Corporate discounts (travel, restaurants, etc.)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy required.
• Active registration with Ontario College of Pharmacists is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pharmacy services to inpatient surgical wards.
• Conduct medication history interviews and medication reconciliation.
• Monitor drug therapy for effectiveness and adherence.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree

Certificate of Competency from the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada

Membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists

Job description

Staff Pharmacist - TG Surgery and Pre-Admission Clinic

• Full-time
• Department: Pharmacy

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’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.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Pharmacy
Reports to: Pharmacy Clinical Site Leader
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: D0:09
Salary: To be commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: Variable
Status: Temporary Full-Time (End Date ~May 31, 2026)
Closing Date: February 20, 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

• Conducting best possible medication history (BPMH) interviews, 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;
• 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 of caring, excellence, teamwork, innovation, integrity, leadership, and respect.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

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);
• 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.