Staff Pharmacist

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.

Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Pharmacy
Reports to: Pharmacy Clinical Site Leader
Work Model: On-Site
Grade: D0:09
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: $47.09 to $64.50 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Variable
Status: Temporary Full-Time, 12 Months
Closing Date: December 27, 2024

Position Summary

The Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmacy services to General Internal Medicine.

Duties

• conducting best possible medication history (BPMH) interviews, 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.
• In addition, the pharmacist will facilitate and support clinical teaching and research activities within the department, while exemplifying UHN's values of caring, excellence, teamwork, innovation, integrity, leadership, and respect.

• 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 an asset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

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 https://hoopp.com/)
• 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.