Classification

Permanent, Casual

Rate of Pay

$28.56 - $40.05

Department

Nursing

Shift/Rotation

N/A

Reference

2026-35

Start Date

As Soon As Possible

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED

Atikokan Health and Community Services is committed to accommodating the needs of our patients, clients, residents, visitors and staff members through accessible care and an environment of inclusivity.

We understand that delivering the highest quality of care possible is incumbent on ensuring our policies and procedures are consistent with principles of dignity, independence, integration, and equality. We believe in integrating the provision of services to persons with disabilities whenever possible, or exploring alternate measures when necessary, and giving equal opportunities to people with disabilities. AHCS is continually working to make all of our spaces more accessible to create a barrier-free and fully accessible facility. Our multi-year Accessibility Planning has helped us identify, remove and prevent barriers to individuals with disabilities who live, work in or use our hospital and community sites, including clients and their family members, staff members, health care practitioners, volunteers, residents of and visitors to our community.

View Our Most Recent Accessibility Plan

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Chief Nursing Officer and direction of the contracted pharmacist, the Pharmacy Assistant manages and maintains medication stock in the pharmacy department, prepares medications for dispensing to the automated dispensing cabinets, fills medication orders,



updates inpatient medication profiles, maintains vaccine stock and monitors narcotic and controlled substances in the pharmacy and throughout the hospital.

Requirements

- Holds a current Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP); OR equivalent combination of education and experience; OR Graduate of an accredited Registered Practical Nurse program, including successful completion of a Pharmacology course
- At least one-year work-related experience in hospital pharmacy preferred.
- Successfully complete a Medication Dispensing Certification.

How to Apply

Apply with resume and cover letter – quoting the reference number – in confidence to:

Human Resources

Atikokan Health and Community Services, 120 Dorothy Street

Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0

Fax: (807) 597-1210

Email: [email protected]

Application Notes

NOTE: Applicants who require accommodation in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources for support using the above contact information. Atikokan Health and Community Services is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible setting supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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