$82,877.00 - $103,617.00 Per year*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Bring your pharmacy expertise to a rewarding role that combines clinical practice, patient care, and public service

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Central East Correctional Centre, is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to oversee the delivery of pharmacy services within a maximum-security correctional facility.

As a valued member of the health care team, you will play an integral role in supporting patient care, medication management, and health outcomes in a unique clinical environment. This position offers an opportunity to apply your professional expertise, broaden your experience, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients.

Curious about correctional health care? Discover how your pharmacy expertise can improve health outcomes, support rehabilitation, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients every day.

Explore our recruitment brochure, Beyond the Dispensary, and learn how you can make a difference as a Pharmacist at Central East Correctional Centre.

About the job

In this role, you will:

- Oversee the delivery of efficient and quality pharmacy services in a correctional facility
- Review and evaluate pharmacy services to ensure ministry standards are met
- Manage the security of pharmaceutical and medical supplies and equipment
- Develop and deliver pharmacy related educational resources
- Provide skilled expertise and consultative advice to management and staff
- Assist in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of business continuity and crisis management processes

Mandatory requirements





- You are a registered Pharmacist in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

- You have knowledge of drug theory, evidence-based pharmaceutical practice, current treatment modalities and community pharmacy resources
- You have knowledge of Ontario College of Pharmacists professional standards and guidelines, as well, legislation related to the practice of pharmacy (e.g., Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, Federal Food and Drug Act, Mental Health Act, etc.)
- You have knowledge of security provisions in a pharmacy
- You have professional skills to utilize the latest techniques and practices in pharmacy

Analytical and Coordination Skills

- You can analyze, plan and coordinate pharmacy services and operations to meet the requirements of the facility
- You can exercise sound judgment in the planning and delivery of pharmacy programs and services

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

- You can disseminate pharmaceutical information and provide explanations to staff and patients
- You can provide consultation and advice to staff, management and other healthcare professionals

Supervisory and Other Essential Skills

- You can provide guidance, direction and supervision to staff
- You have knowledge of quality management and improvement techniques,



as well as the auditing process to review and evaluate pharmacy services
- You have basic financial skills to prepare the budget

Hours of Work

- The hours of work are 36.25 hours per week. You are expected to work rotating shifts in the pharmacy unit that provides 7 days per week service, up to 16 hours a day to both Maplehurst Correctional Complex and Vanier Centre for Women
- No overnight or on-call shifts

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

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