Job Description
TORONTO GRACE HEALTH CENTRE: JOIN OUR TEAM!
The Toronto Grace Health Centre (TGHC) provides specialized care and services to those individuals who require Complex Continuing Care, Post Acute Care Rehabilitation, Palliative Care, and Transitional Care. The care and services provided at TGHC help facilitate the patient flow through the health care system and ensures recovery to those individuals who may return to their homes or to Long Term Care (LTC) facilities in their communities.
As a compassionate, caring and influential team member, you will make a personal difference in the quality of life of our patients. If you want to work in an environment where every face is familiar and where care and commitment flow to patients and staff equally, join our team and become part of the Toronto Grace family.
We are looking for a self-motivated and highly engaged pharmacist to join our team. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to work in close proximity with complex patients, caring health care professionals, and hospital staff as we provide services to our growing outpatient patient base and transitional residential beds in the community.
PHARMACIST
FULL TIME 12 MONTH CONTRACT
SPECIALIZED CARE CENTRE (SCC): 1020 McNICOLL AVE, SCARBOROUGH, ON
Closing Date: July 14, 2023
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Manager, Pharmacy Services, the Pharmacist works according to current Ontario College of Pharmacists standards in procuring, storing and dispensing drug products and drug information for our hospital outpatients, staff, and the community at large. In addition the Pharmacist will promote the safe and appropriate usage of medications, providing clinical monitoring of individual patient drug therapies as well as manufacturing preparations and solutions. The pharmacist will keep abreast of current information and current changes in official regulations through continuing education and through official publications. The pharmacist assumes professional responsibility for the Outpatient Pharmacy and actively participates in the provision of an essential service for the hospital under the guiding principle of optimizing patient care.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed to practice pharmacy in Ontario as Part A Registered Pharmacist (RPh)
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BScPhm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Knowledge of Provincial and Federal legislation governing all aspects of drug use.
- Minimum two years’ experience in community and/or hospital pharmacy practice. Experience in outpatient pharmacy practice considered an asset.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and learning.
- Demonstrated resilience to adapt in an ever-changing environment.
- Possess initiative in providing high quality, patient-centred, pharmaceutical care for a diverse and medically complex patient population
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills in order to effectively facilitate the delivery of pharmacy services in a wider institutional setting
- Able to work independently to support safe and efficient pharmaceutical care
- Highly motivated, compassionate individual able to work closely with physicians, nurses, and other Allied Health professionals using an interprofessional approach to providing patient care
- Knowledge of drug distribution systems, including blister packaging, unit dose, smart medication dispensing devices, e-reminders, etc.
- Excellent attendance record.
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to meet bone fide occupational requirements as outlined in the Job Demands Analysis.
MAIN RESPONSIBILTIES
- Leads the operation of the outpatient pharmacy on a day-to-day basis
- Works with the Pharmacy Manager in the planning and supporting of pharmacy services in accordance with the Standards of Practice for Pharmacists, and other relevant legislation.
- Complete assigned tasks in a professional and timely manner
- Practices pharmacy in accordance to the Standards of Practice and relevant legislation such as narcotic and Controlled Drug Act etc.
- Demonstrate patient-centered focus and commitment to the Mission, Vision, Value and goals of the department and the Toronto Grace Health Centre.
Qualified candidates may apply to:
To apply for this exciting career opportunity, please email your resume and cover letter to our Career Website email quoting job # Pharmacist FT 12 month Contract, SCC . Please visit our website to learn more about the rewards of building a career at the Toronto Grace Health Centre: www.torontograce.orgWe are a “Great Place to Work”. Toronto Grace Health Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process please notify the Human Resources Department.
The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre has been accredited with a 4 year Commendation in 2021 by Accreditation Canada
Thank you for your interest in The Toronto Grace Health Centre. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Our Core values: Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Committed, Cooperation and Celebration
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: $37.00-$45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Wellness program
Schedule:
Experience:
- pharmacist: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Pharmacy License (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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