Clinical Pharmacist (Casual)

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 a casual Clinical Pharmacist.

Role:Clinical Pharmacist (Casual)

To provide direct patient care in the management of drug therapy to achieve positive patient health outcomes, primarily for patients of a medical-type inpatient unit, and coverage to other area as needed. Direct patient care focuses on review of medication orders; selection and assessment of patient´s requiring pharmaceutical care; identifying, resolving and preventing drug therapy 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.

Location:Unity Health Toronto – St Joseph’s Health Centre

Position Type:Casual for Weeknights and Weekends

Position Summary

1. Review of medication orders
2. Identification and resolution of drug therapy problems
3. Provision of direct, patient-focused care
4. Provision of drug information and development and/or review of medication protocols specific to clinical practice.
5. Support of the medication distribution system.
6. Preceptorship of pharmacy students for on-site clinical education.

Qualifications

1. Graduation from recognized pharmacy degree program.
2. Licensure with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
3. Hospital Pharmacy residency an asset.
4. Previous experience with EPIC an asset.
5. Previous hospital experience in direct patient care in a team environment an asset.
6. Self-motivated team player, reliable, cooperative, and patient-focused.
7. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
8. Excellent attendance record.

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.