Staff Pharmacist - TG Surgery and Preadmission Clinic

Responsibilities

• As a member of the patient care team, the principal responsibilities include:
• Conducting best possible medication history (BPMH) interviews and performing medication reconciliation
• Reviewing and dispensing all doctors' medication orders for appropriateness
• Identifying, resolving and preventing drug therapy problems with the patient and health care team
• Monitoring drug therapy for effectiveness, toxicity and adherence to evidence-based medicine/guidelines
• Following-up on medication incidents and promoting safe medication practices on the unit
• Responding to drug information questions; providing patient education; facilitating hospital discharge; and providing direct and/or functional supervision of technician staff
• Facilitating and supporting clinical teaching and research activities within the department, while exemplifying UHN's values
• Possess a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy degree 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 with patient-centered care experience is a requirement.
• Hospital Pharmacy residency an asset
• Membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists and/or other professional societies an asset
• Experience in an inpatient acute care setting is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Why join 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.
• All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
• UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
• Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
• UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
• We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Benefits

Additional Information

Union: Non-Union New or Replacement Position: Replacement Site: Toronto General Hospital Department: Pharmacy Reports to: Pharmacy Clinical Site Leader Wage Range: $48.51 - $60.64 per hour. Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week Shifts: Variable Status: Permanent Full-Time Closing Date: June 18, 2026 Position Summary The Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmacy services to the inpatient Surgical wards and Surgical Pre-Admission Clinic, with cross-coverage to other areas as required.

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