Company Description
UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #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 is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #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 it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

www.uhn.ca

Job Description
Union: Non-Union





New or Replacement: Replacement

Site: Toronto Western Hospital

Department: Pharmacy, Inpatient Unit (Medical Surgical Neuro Intensive Care Unit (with cross coverage to other area as required)

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: Permanent Full Time

Closing Date: Oct 8, 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 safe 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

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 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

Additional Information
Why join 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 setting

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.

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