At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage drug distribution and provide clinical support for patients in a dynamic hospital setting.
- Company: Brightshores, a trusted healthcare provider focused on patient safety and care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Full-time temporary position with opportunities for continuous learning and advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while growing your pharmacy career.
- Qualifications: Must be licensed or eligible with the Ontario College of Pharmacists and have strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
CLASSIFICATION: PHARMACIST
DEPARTMENT: INPATIENT PHARMACY
POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPD
STATUS: FULL-TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE NOVEMBER 2027)
WAGE RATE: $50.77 - $67.93
Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, Pharmacists are responsible for drug distribution and clinical activities for all patients at all Brightshores affiliated sites. This includes monitoring patient drug therapy and providing drug education to patients and other health care providers. The pharmacist reviews all physicians’ orders screening for drug interactions, therapeutic duplicates, dose range checking, therapeutic appropriateness and any other pharmacy related concerns. It may also include checking work of Technician staff and provision of pharmacy services in our retail pharmacy.
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / ABILITIES:
- Licensure or eligibility for licensure with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
- Ability to provide and promote patient centered care
- Leadership, problem-solving, decision-making and organizational skills
- Interviewing and patient assessment skills
- Willingness to orient to other unit specialties
- Proven verbal and written communication skills
- Interest and experience in patient education and health promotion
- Commitment to continuous professional development and continuing education
- General computer skills
- Available for all shifts, including weekends and ability for multi-site coverage when required
- Possession of a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and personal vehicle
- Recent satisfactory performance and attendance records
- Demonstrate, promote and encourage Brightshores’ values – We Show Up for Each Other, We Are Trusted to Act, We Create Solutions Together, We Strive for Better, We Share Accountability
- Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes
- Comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and regulations, and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment
PREFERRED:
- Membership in Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists
- Knowledge of Cerner information systems
- A General Hospital Residency Certificate or 3 years’ experience in a hospital with clinical pharmacist responsibilities
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