At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide direct patient care and manage drug therapy for inpatients in a surgical or medical unit.
- Company: Unity Health Toronto, dedicated to advancing health in urban communities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive workplace, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team committed to patient-centered care and continuous learning.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while working in a supportive team environment.
- Qualifications: Registered pharmacist with clinical experience and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 109000 - 137000 $ per year.
Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael's Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Our health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education. Join our team in our mission to continue to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Clinical Pharmacist.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To provide direct patient care in the management of drug therapy to achieve positive patient health outcomes, primarily for an inpatient surgery or medical type unit or within a clinic, and coverage to other areas as needed.
- Direct patient care focuses on review of medication orders; selection and assessment of patients requiring pharmaceutical care; identifying, resolving and preventing drug-related problems for a subset of patients; patient education; patient continuity of care; and the provision of drug information.
- To facilitate and promote accurate, safe, appropriate and cost-effective use and distribution of drugs throughout the hospital, including weekend, evening and on-call rotations.
- To support and participate in educational and research programs sponsored by the pharmacy discipline or hospital.
- To participate in the development, revision, and implementation of standards, protocols, procedures, guidelines pertaining to drug therapy and pharmacy practice.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registration as a pharmacist with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
- Hospital Pharmacy Practice Residency or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 1-year relevant clinical experience in providing pharmaceutical care to patients in a teaching hospital setting, with medical or surgery experience preferred.
- Commitment to student and patient teaching, experience preferred.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organization and problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to function in a team environment.
- Interest in research involvement, support.
- Commitment to the philosophy of pharmaceutical care, mission, and values of St. Michael’s Hospital.
Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.
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