Pharmacist, Healthcare

Overview

Job Title:

Program & Department
Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre ->
Pharmaceutical Services ->
Pharmacy

Employment Type:

Temporary

Temporary End Date (Anticipated): 31 October 2026

Salary: $58.59 - $68.93 ()

Requisition Close Date: (not specified in this summary)

• Complete patient medication assessments
• Ensure optimal medication therapy and minimization of potential adverse events
• Review lab information to ensure appropriate drug therapy
• Participate in patient rounds in clinical area of practice
• Participate in drug distribution, including accurate order entry of physician orders
• Provide pharmacists and other healthcare professionals with acquiring relevant drug information
• Review and provide recommendations on various document submissions relating to clinical area of coverage
• Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary team on patient care units
• Complete appropriate medication safety audits, such as high alert medication and VTE, aligned with Accreditation Canada standards
• Participate in the education and mentoring of pharmacy students and new staff
• Participate in the education and ongoing learning of nursing staff
• Other duties, as assigned
• Exhibits the core values of Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre:
  Work Together, Respect All, Think Big, Own It, Care

• Registered Pharmacist, in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part
  
  A)
• Bachelor of Science or Pharm
  
  D degree in Pharmacy

• Post-graduate Pharmacy Residency Program (ACPR), an asset
• Minimum two (2) years of experience in a hospital pharmacy setting, preferred
• Knowledge of current evidence-based, best practice pharmacotherapeutics and pharmacokinetics and their application to patient-centred pharmaceutical care
• Practice continuing professional development as required by Regulated Health Professions Act
• General knowledge of disease states (e.g., diabetes, COPD, cardiovascular disease)
• General knowledge of appropriate dosages, delivery techniques, formulations and routes of administration of all medications
• Knowledge & interpretation of laboratory and clinical parameters and their application to patient assessment & monitoring
• Knowledge & utilization of credible electronic & print medical information resources
• Knowledge of third-party reimbursement strategies
• Knowledge of health promotion & disease prevention
• Knowledge of complementary medicines & alternative therapies
• General knowledge of aseptic technique & extemporaneous preparation of pharmaceuticals
• Knowledge of multiculturalism and diversity
• Knowledge of Microsoft applications
• Understanding and interpretation of research methodology and outcomes & critical appraisal of study design
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to function as an independent practitioner
• Sound problem solving, communications (oral and written), conflict resolution and decision-making skills
• Highly motivated team player with the ability to collaborate across disciplines/departments/programs
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Contribute to a strong teamwork environment
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and employment record

RVH is committed to recruitment and selection practices anchored in principles of equity and inclusion that contribute to an anti-oppressive, respectful, and culturally safe workplace. We invite applications from individuals who belong to groups historically marginalized under the Ontario Human Rights Code, including race, disability, age, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, family or marital status, and status as a First Nation, Métis, or Inuk person.

RVH is dedicated to ensuring every applicant has a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities throughout our recruitment and selection process. We are continuously working to create an accessible, barrier-free process, and recognize each applicant’s needs are different. We encourage applicants with a disability or circumstance that could be supported with an accommodation to contact People Recruitment at

RVH does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants.

If you are interested in this position, please apply online before 11:00 p.m. EST on the Requisition Close Date. If there is no close date listed above, the requisition will remain open until filled.