Job Specifications
Company Description
UHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.
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Job Description
Union: Non-Union
New or Replacement: New
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Pharmacy
Reports to: Pharmacy Operations Leader
Wage Range: $48.51 - $60.64 per hour
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: Variable: Days, Evening, Weekends
Status: Temporary Full-Time (12 Months Contract)
Closing Date: April 2, 2026
Position Summary
This position will focus primarily on centralized inpatient pharmacy support. The successful candidate should enjoy working in a fast paced environment in close collaboration with other health care team members.
For this role, we are looking for a motivated, team-oriented individual with strong interpersonal skills. The successful candidate must possess sound knowledge in the provision of pharmaceutical care, have superior inter-professional, communication and organizational skills and demonstrated teamwork in a patient care setting.
Duties
Review and dispense all doctors' medication orders for appropriateness
Identify, resolve and prevent drug related problems
Monitor drug therapy for effectiveness, toxicity and adherence to evidence based medicine/guidelines
Conduct medication reconciliation
Follow up on medication incidents and promote safe medication practices on the unit
Respond to drug information questions; providing direct and/or functional supervision of technician staff
Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
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 in surgery; preferred
Successful applicants must have an active registration with OCP (Part A)
A Faculty of Pharmacy University appointment, a hospital pharmacy residency certificate, and an active membership in CSHP and other professional societies are all assets
Hospital Pharmacy residency; an asset
Applicants should have experience in an acute-care hospital pharmacy or ambulatory pharmacy setting
Clinical experience with patient-centered care in oncology would be an asset
Membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists and/or other professional societies an asset
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.
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
About the Company
University Health Network (UHN) is Canada's largest research hospital, which includes Toronto General and Toronto Western Hospitals, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute for Education at UHN. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN has made it a national and international source for research, education and patient care.
UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto, with major research in cardiology, transplantation, neuroscienc...
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