15h Left) Pharmacist- Oncology

Southlake is building healthy communities through outstanding care, innovative partnerships, and amazing people. We deliver a wide range of healthcare services to the communities of northern York Region and southern Simcoe County. Our advanced regional programs include Cancer Care and Cardiac Care and serve a broader population across the northern GTA and into Simcoe-Muskoka.

Our team of nearly 6,000 staff, physicians, volunteers, students and Patient and Family Advisors are committed to creating an environment where the best experiences happen. As a recognition of our commitment to quality and patient safety, we have received the highest distinction of Exemplary Standing from Accreditation Canada.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Oncology Pharmacy, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning implementation and evaluating patient care and practice activities in a multidisciplinary environment. The Pharmacist is responsible for order processing, dispensing and formulation, evaluation of patient therapy, provision of medication, and patient education/counselling.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Demonstrates the ability to provide drug therapy monitoring and pharmaceutical care.
2. Demonstrates an understanding of funding related to oncology drugs in Ontario.
3. Demonstrates an understanding of sterile compounding procedures, safe handling of hazardous drugs, and the NAPRA standards.
4. Demonstrates a commitment to customer service when dealing with patients, colleagues, volunteers, and other members of the community and public.
5. Evidence of sound organizational and prioritization skills. Ability to work well in stressful situations.
6. Demonstrates good communication skills including strong documentation skills.
7. Demonstrates ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff, and the community.
8. Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities

1. Completion of a hospital residency or previous hospital or cancer centre dispensing and clinical experience required.
2. Oncology experience with chemotherapy preparation and clinical monitoring is preferred.
3. Demonstrated excellence in communication, both written and verbal.
4. Demonstrated analytical and problem assessment skills.
5. Demonstrated commitment to customer service and teamwork.
6. Demonstrated individual leadership skills.
7. Demonstrates understanding and complies with patient and staff safety policies and procedures that foster a safe and inclusive environment for all.
8. Commitment to providing an exceptional experience for staff and clients within a challenging and exciting health care environment.
9. Models behaviour that is aligned with the values of Southlake Regional Health Center.
10. Always with compassion.
11. Power of many.
12. Serve with purpose.
13. Every voice matters.
14. Courage to think differently.

Qualifications

1. Completion of university degree (Bachelors of Science Degree in pharmacy or PharmD) or equivalent required.
2. Active registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A) required.
3. Membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists an asset.

Regular and reliable attendance is an expected requirement of this position.

At Southlake, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live and serve, including those with disabilities. Southlake is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

It is the responsibility of all Southlake employees to work in a safe manner and promote health and safety in the workplace.

Please note: If you are selected to move forward in the recruitment process, a Southlake Talent Representative will contact you via email. Please double check any emails you receive from Southlake and ensure that the address ends in @southlakeregional.org or @southlake.ca. If it does not, we do not recommend responding as your email may not be sent to the Southlake team.

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