Staff Pharmacist

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada University Health Network Full time
Company Description

The University Health Network, where "above all else the needs of patients come first", encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of "Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning", the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

Job Description

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Pharmacy
Reports to: Pharmacy Clinical Site Leader
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: D0:09
Hours: 22.5 per week
Salary: $45.72 to $57.15 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Permanent Part-Time
Closing Date: June 14, 2024

Position Summary

The Staff Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmacy services to patients admitted to GIM and cardiology at Toronto General Hospital, with cross-coverage to other areas as required.

Duties

  • Review and dispense all doctors' medication orders for appropriateness
  • Identify, resolve and prevent drug therapy problems with the patient and health care team
  • Monitor drug therapy for effectiveness, toxicity and adherence to evidence based medicine/guidelines
  • Conduct medication reconciliation
  • Follow-up on medication incidents and promote safe medication practices on the unit
  • Respond to drug information questions
  • Patient education
  • Provide direct and/or functional supervision of technician staff
  • Facilitate and support 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
  • Certificate of competency from the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada
  • Active registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A)
  • Hospital Pharmacy residency, an asset; hospital pharmacy practice experience with patient-centered care
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists and/or other professional societies an asset
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.

All UHN Employees are required to be fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine series, approved by Health Canada or the World Health Organization, as a condition of hire. Proof of COVID-19 vaccination will be required. Should you be the successful candidate, you will be required to comply with UHN's mandatory Vaccination Policy that is in effect.

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.


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