PHARMACIST

Posting #: 926402
Union: Non-Union
Site: Toronto General/Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Pharmacy
Reports to: Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; variable shifts

Salary: $45.72 to $57.15 per hour (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Status: Permanent Full-Time
Reposted Date: Dec 21, 2023
Closing Date: Until Filled

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.

Position Summary

As an integral member of the Pharmacy team, the Clinical Trials Pharmacist performs responsibilities which enhance the reputation and service-orientation of the Department. Duties and responsibilities include: coordinating, collaborating and providing expertise in support of clinical investigational drug trials at Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospitals performing education responsibilities; providing accurate and efficient dispensing of medication; performing administrative responsibilities; providing direct and/or functional supervision; maintaining overall responsibility for pharmacy operations in assigned area; performing communication responsibilities; performing cross-functional duties including those of the IV Admixture Pharmacist and the Staff Pharmacist, Patient Care; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Qualifications

• Completion of university degree (Bachelor's of Science Degree in Pharmacy and/or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program), 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 preferred.
• Hospital pharmacy residency an asset.
• Membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists an asset.

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.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.