Job Description

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: July 23, 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.

Duties

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

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.
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

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.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position.

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.

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