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Union: Non-Union
New or Replacement: New
Number of vacancies: 3
Site: Toronto Western Hospital
Department: Pharmacy, Inpatient Unit (patient population may change based on department needs)
Reports to: Pharmacy Clinical Site Leader
Wage Range: $48.51 - $60.64 per hour.
Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week
Shifts: Days, Evenings, Overnights, Weekends
Status: PermanentFull Time
Closing Date: August 13, 2026

Position Summary
The Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmacy services to patients admitted to Toronto Western Hospital, as a member of the patient care team.

Duties

Conducting best possible medication history (BPMH) interviews, performing medication reconciliation, review all doctors’ medication orders for appropriateness





Identify, resolve and prevent drug therapy problems with the patient and health care team

Monitor drug therapy for effectiveness, toxicity and adherence to evidence based medicine/guidelines

Follow-up on medication incidents and promote secure medication practices on the unit

Respond to drug information questions

Patient education

Facilitate discharge reconciliation

Provide direct and/or functional supervision of technician staff

Facilitate and support clinical teaching and research activities within the department, while exemplifying UHN’s values of patient needs come first, safety, compassion, teamwork, integrity, and stewardship

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

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Hospital Pharmacy residency an asset

Membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists and/or other professional societies an asset

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.

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.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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