Categories: Allied Health Professionals

Location(s): Owen Sound

Types: Full Time Temporary

POSITION LOCATION: OWEN SOUND
DEPARTMENT: INPATIENT PHARMACY
UNION AFFILIATION: OPSEU – HPD
STATUS: FULL TIME, TEMPORARY (APPROX. END DATE AUGUST 2027)
REASON TO POST: DIRECT REPLACEMENT
WAGE RATE: $48.21 – $64.50

Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, Pharmacists are responsible for drug distribution and clinical activities for all patients at all Brightshores affiliated sites. This includes monitoring patient drug therapy and providing drug education to patients and other health care providers. The pharmacist reviews all physicians’ orders screening for drug interactions, therapeutic duplicates, dose range checking, therapeutic appropriateness and any other pharmacy related concerns. It may also include checking work of Technician staff and provision of pharmacy services in our retail pharmacy.

Qualifications / Skills / Abilities:

Required
Licensure or eligibility for licensure with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
Ability to provide and promote patient centered care
Leadership, problem-solving, decision-making and organizational skills
Interviewing and patient assessment skills
Willingness to orient to other unit specialties




Proven verbal and written communication skills
Interest and experience in patient education and health promotion
Commitment to continuous career development and continuing education
General computer skills
Available for all shifts, including weekends and ability for multi-site coverage when required
Possession of a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License and personal vehicle
Recent satisfactory performance and attendance record
Adherence to Brightshores ‘CARE’ Behaviours (Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, Excellence) and ‘LEAD’ Competencies (Lead by example, Empower, Achieve results, Develop others) and a commitment to a protected workplace free of violence and harassment
Advocates and supports a culture of patient safety and demonstrates an understanding of how the department service and assigned responsibilities contribute to overall patient safety at Brightshores through patient safety knowledge, skills and attitudes

Preferred:
Membership in Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists
Knowledge of Cerner information systems
A General Hospital Residency Certificate or 3 years’ experience in a hospital with clinical pharmacist responsibilities

📌 Pharmacist – Inpatient Pharmacy Owen Sound
🏢 Brightshores Health System
📍 Owen Sound