About the role
Job Description
Union: Non-Union New or Replacement: Replacement Site: Toronto Western Hospital Department: Pharmacy, Inpatient Unit (GIM) Reports to: Pharmacy Clinical Site Leader Wage Range: $48.51 - $60.64 per hour. Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends, On Call Status: Permanent Full-Time Closing Date: October 22, 2026
Position Summary The Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmacy services to patients admitted to Toronto Western Hospital, as a member of the patient care team.
Duties
* Conducting best possible medication history (BPMH) interviews, performing medication reconciliation, review all doctors’ medication orders for appropriateness * Identify, resolve and prevent drug therapy problems with the patient and health care team * Monitor drug therapy for effectiveness, toxicity and adherence to evidence based medicine/guidelines * Follow-up on medication incidents and promote safe medication practices on the unit * Respond to drug information questions * Patient education * Facilitate discharge reconciliation * Provide direct and/or functional supervision of technician staff * Facilitate and support clinical teaching and research activities within the department, while exemplifying UHN’s values of patient needs come first, safety, compassion, teamwork, integrity, and stewardship
Qualifications
* 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 * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills * Excellent organizational and time management skills * Hospital Pharmacy residency an asset * Membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists and/or other professional societies an asset
Additional Information
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.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.