Position Information Posting Number: ROM26-207E Title: Pharmacist (TFT 1.0 FTE) Position Status: Temporary Full-time Contract End Date: 05/13/2028 FTE: 1.0 Job Schedule: Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends Department: Pharmacy Union: OPSEU Local 479 Site: Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre Level of Police Check: Vulnerable Sector Check Number of Vacancies: 1 About The Royal As one of Canadas foremost mental health care and academic health science centres,The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster.

This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees.

Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.

Key Responsibilities Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship.

Collaborate with pharmacy staff to ensure efficient, accurate, and timely medication distribution.

Lead or support continuous quality improvement initiatives aligned with the Ontario College of Pharmacists Hospital Pharmacy Assessment Criteria and Accreditation Canada standards.

Uphold organizational values, strategic goals, and professional Standards of Practice (OCP, NAPRA, CSHP).

Participate in committees, projects, policy/process development, and research activities.

Support medication management activities, including medication reconciliation, care planning, safety initiatives, interdisciplinary rounds, and resolving drug-related issues.

Work collaboratively with healthcare professionals and stakeholders to optimize patient care.

Provide drug information as needed.

Precept pharmacy learners (students, residents).





Contribute to formulary management and drug use evaluations.

Provide flexible pharmaceutical care across clinical program areas Work in a manner that is in compliance with staff and patient/client safety practices, policies and procedures of the Royal.

Ensure a work workplace that is conducive to The Royals Anti-Racism, Harassment & Discrimination Free policy.

Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or entry level Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), from a recognized university as determined by the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).

Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency, or a postgraduate clinical pharmacy degree is considered an asset.

Minimum of two years of experience as a hospital pharmacist is considered an asset.

Registration and in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A).

Experience or familiarity in CPOE (computer prescriber order entry), BMV (bedside medication verification, eMed

Rec (electronic medication reconciliation), eMAR (electronic medication administration records), EMR (electronic medical/ health record) is considered an asset.

Experience working with electronic health record clinical software applications Experience in the medication reconciliation process.

Working knowledge of modern hospital care and drug therapy, including knowledge of medication safety risks in health care.

Experience or familiarity in pharmaceutical research in health care settings.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability for self-directed learning and working.

Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

Language Requirements English level A- is mandatory in oral expression, comprehension, reading and writing.

Bilingual (French/English) is considered an asset.

Salary Range: 48.21to 64.50 per hour

📌 Pharmacist (TFT 1.0 FTE) (Ottawa)
🏢 The Royal Mental Health Centre
📍 Ottawa