Pharmacist

OPSEU

Job Title: Pharmacist

Status: Temporary Part Time (10 Month Contract)

Department: DRCC Pharmacy

Program: DRCC Patient Care

Days, Evenings; 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Wage Schedule: $ $64.500 per hour

Posting Reference:

This position is open to all qualified OPSEU staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 18 November 2025 and closing at 11:59 pm on 25 November

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the DRCC Pharmacy Manager, the Oncology Pharmacist is responsible for meeting the medication related needs of oncology patients within the Durham Regional Cancer Centre. Duties include supporting systemic therapy distribution, dispensing retail pharmacy prescriptions and oncology clinical trial medications, maintaining records and drug profiles, providing drug information support to the oncology team and providing education and support to oncology patients. In addition, the oncology pharmacist may participate in quality improvement initiatives, attend meetings as required and perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy and current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists or eligible for licensure with the Ontario College of Pharmacists;
• Experience in an oncology pharmacy is preferred
• Experience in a retail pharmacy setting is preferred
• Practical knowledge of pharmacology, current best practice clinical guidelines, and ability to interpret lab values (oncology related);
• Strong clinical assessment skills in identifying and solving drug related problems;
• Excellent medication counseling skills;
• Demonstrated ability to research and provide drug information effectively to patients and other members of the multidisciplinary team;
• Motivated self-learner seeks and evaluates learning opportunities to enhance patient care and continuously strives to maintain professional competence;
• Experience with Meditech, Kroll, and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint preferred
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team;
• Effective interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively;
• Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
• Must have a satisfactory performance record;
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety and environmental safety, participation in regular in-service sessions;

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) . Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

At Lakeridge Health we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive and accessible and to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.