Posted 14 days ago
Pharmacist
@ Lakeridge Health
Ontario
Overview
Lakeridge Health is hiring a temporary full-time (10 months) pharmacist for its Oshawa pharmacy services. The role covers direct patient care, medication reconciliation, patient education, teaching students and supporting the drug distribution system, on rotating days, evenings, weekends and on-call shifts at $50.77 to $67.93 per hour.
Pay:
$50.77–$67.93 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Resolve and prevent drug-related problems for patients
- Provide direct patient care with the healthcare team
- Facilitate medication reconciliation activities
- Educate patients, nursing and medical staff, and students
- Support the drug distribution system
Requirements summary:
- Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, Part A
- Practical knowledge of pharmacology and clinical guidelines
- Strong clinical assessment and medication counselling skills
- Ability to work within an interprofessional team
- Previous hospital experience desired
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-23
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Department | Physicians & advanced practice |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Licences & certifications | Ontario College of Pharmacists registration, Part A |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
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Lakeridge Health
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More than a hospital—Durham Region’s integrated health-care system. #ThisIsLakeridgeHealth
Full company description
With five hospitals, four emergency departments, three critical care units, a long-term care home, a full range of medical and surgical specialties, more than 30 community health-care locations and a state-of-the-art surgical centre within the Jerry Coughlan Health & Wellness Centre, Lakeridge Health offers some of the broadest and most comprehensive acute care, ambulatory care, and long-term care services in Ontario. Lakeridge Health is redefining the future of health care through transformative research, dynamic academic partnerships, and groundbreaking clinical trials. With over 160 active studies, we’re at the forefront of advancing medical knowledge, expanding treatment options, and improving the lives of our patients. Our one-of-a-kind Queen's-Lakeridge Health MD Family Medicine Program is on the leading edge of training the next generation of primary care doctors. Each year, over 3,000 students and trainees are supported by the Lakeridge Health Education and Research Network (LHEARN). Through our innovative collaboration with Ontario Tech University, we’re also harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize patient care. Together with our academic, community, and industry partners, Lakeridge Health is tackling the toughest health challenges and elevating the quality of care for the communities we serve. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a proud member of the Durham Ontario Health Team (Durham OHT) and works in collaboration with the Durham OHT, as well as primary care, and community and government partners to foster a truly integrated, regional system of care. Together, we are focused on empowering people to live their best health and fostering an accessible, inclusive, and equitable environment for all.
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- Reported office locations
- Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering, 580 Harwood Ave S., Ajax, Canada L1S 2J4, CA
- 1 Hospital Court, Oshawa, ON L1G 2B9, CA
- 451 Paxton Street, Port Perry, ON L9L 1L9, CA
- 300 Gordon Street, Whitby, ON L1N 5T2, CA
- 47 Liberty Street South, Bowmanville, ON L1C 2N4, CA
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With five hospitals, four emergency departments, three critical care units, a long-term care home, a full range of medical and surgical specialties, more than 30 community health-care locations and a state-of-the-art surgical centre within the Jerry Coughlan Health & Wellness Centre, Lakeridge Health offers some of the broadest and most comprehensive acute care, ambulatory care, and long-term care services in…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Ajax, Canada |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1998 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 95 |
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OPSEU
Job Title: Pharmacist
Status: Temporary Full Time (10 months)
Department: Pharmacy - Oshawa
Program: Pharmacy Services
8 Hour Shifts, days, evenings, weekends, on-call Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $50.770 - $67.930 per hour
Posting Reference: 2600002743
Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Pharmacist is responsible for meeting the medication related needs of patients which will include resolving and preventing drug related problems. The principle responsibilities include working with patients and the healthcare team to provide direct patient care, participating in patient education, facilitating medication reconciliation activities, teaching of students, providing education to nursing and medical staff, and supporting the drug distribution system.
QUALIFICATIONS:
*Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists in Part A of the register;
*Practical knowledge of pharmacology, current best practice clinical guidelines, and ability to interpret lab values
*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;
*Demonstrated excellent organizational skills;
*Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team;
*Demonstrated effective interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills;
*Proven ability to exercise independent judgement and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively;
*Previous hospital experience desired;
* Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy; and
*Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service in this area.
At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.
Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected] .
Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.
Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
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.
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.
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