Staff Pharmacist - TG Surgery and Preadmission Clinic

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Government organization benefits

Flexible work environment

Opportunities for development and promotions

Various corporate discounts

Job summary

The University Health Network in Toronto is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmacy services in surgical wards. This is a permanent full-time role in the Pharmacy department, requiring a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Pharmacy and registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.

The successful candidate will conduct medication reconciliation, review medication orders and ensure optimal drug therapy. UHN is committed to inclusivity and values its diverse workforce. Join us for a fulfilling career in Canada's leading research hospital.

Qualifications

• Minimum of hospital pharmacy practice experience with patient-centered care.
• Experience in inpatient acute care setting is required.
• Membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Conducting best possible medication history interviews and performing medication reconciliation.
• Reviewing and dispensing medication orders.
• Identifying and resolving drug therapy problems.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor's of Science Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Certificate of competency from the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada

Active registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists

Job description

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.

Job Description

Union: Non-Union

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto General Hospital

Department: Pharmacy

Reports to: Pharmacy Clinical Site Leader

Wage Range: $ - $ per hour.

Hours: Hours per Week

Shifts: Variable

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: June 18, 2026

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 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)
• 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.