Pharmacist, Pharmacy Hospital

Overview

Baycrest Hospital has an opportunity for a PHARMACIST in the Pharmacy Department.

Position Type: Temporary Part-Time (up to 3 months)

Shift Type: Days-Evenings, some weekends (shifts may be subject to change)

Hourly Pay Rate: $48.21 - $64.50

Bi-Weekly Hours: 60 Hours, 7.5 hrs/shift

Posting Number: 9270

Union: OPSEU 583

Date Posted: September 19, 2025

Internal Closing Date: September 27, 2025

Job Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job Summary

Baycrest Hospital Pharmacy Services support all inpatient units and programs, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications across the organization. The department’s key functions include purchasing and inventory management of medications, management of the unit dose drug distribution system, and operation of a centralized intravenous admixture program. The hospital uses an integrated computerized information system (Meditech) to optimize medication management. Pharmacists are integral members of the healthcare team, contributing to clinical activities such as medication reconciliation, interprofessional team rounds, quarterly medication reviews, and mentoring students through preceptorships. The hospital maintains strong affiliation with universities and colleges, offering on-site practical training opportunities for pharmacy students.

Responsibilities

- Participates in relevant rounds and care conferences to ensure safe and appropriate prescribing decisions, patient outcomes are monitored, and adverse drug events are prevented.
- Identifies, prevents, and resolves drug-related problems by conducting medication reviews and developing/monitoring patient care plans. Communicates care plans to the interprofessional team, patient, family, and/or Substitute Decision Maker.
- Ensures continuity of care by conducting medication reconciliation when patients are transferred to or discharged from Baycrest.
- Ensures appropriate and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications to designated hospital programs.
- Participates in departmental medication management projects and pharmacy clinical programs.
- Provides education to pharmacy students as per the requirements of the Faculties of Pharmacy (University of Toronto and University of Waterloo).
- Provides oversight and direction for pharmacy technicians.
- Ensures best practices are implemented and maintained to enhance medication safety and patient safety.

Qualifications

- Current and valid license to practice as a Pharmacist from the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A).
- Minimum of 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience.
- Hospital Pharmacy Residency from an accredited institution or Doctor of Pharmacy Degree.
- Demonstrated expertise in the provision of pharmaceutical care.
- Self-motivation, excellent communication and organization skills.
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook).
- Experience with Meditech preferred.
- Well-developed critical appraisal, critical thinking, attention to detail, and analytical approach.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Additional Benefits

- % Vacation Entitlement
- Opportunity to enroll in the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Application Instructions

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: Current Baycrest employees must apply online through the Baycrest intranet. Applications submitted through the external careers website will only be considered after the internal application process. If you are a current employee and are unable to access the intranet, please contact Human Resources for assistance.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please submit your application online by clicking the Apply button below.

Remarkable people of Baycrest Health Sciences are changing the future of brain health and aging. Thank you for your interest in joining Baycrest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Baycrest is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at recruitment@baycrest.org or 416-785-2500, ext. 2961. All successful candidates will be required to complete a police reference check/vulnerable sector screen.

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