Job Description

We believe that outstanding care starts with outstanding people.

At Runnymede Healthcare Centre, we actively cultivate work-life balance and invest in the resources our staff needs to do their best work.

Our award-winning hospital takes an inter-professional team approach to care. We provide comprehensive clinical services to patients who require expert treatment, extended rehabilitation and daily care beyond what can be provided at home or in the community. At Runnymede we have a single, clear purpose: improve the quality of life of every patient, every day.

If you want to join a centre of excellence with a multidisciplinary team who supports the delivery of patient-centered care, we want to hear from you today.

Posting #: CPH-0125

Posting Date: June 9, 2025

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Clinical Pharmacist – Casual

If you would like to work with a team of professionals who are committed to enriching the lives of patients, we invite you to join Runnymede Healthcare Centre as a Clinical Pharmacist.

Position summary:

The clinical pharmacist provides patient focused care in partnership with the patient, their family and other healthcare providers by completing Medication Reconciliations, maintaining Patient Medication Profiles attending Patient Care Conferences and providing support to interprofessional team members.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide clinical pharmacy services for the purpose of improving the patients’ quality of life, by applying knowledge of variations in drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination
• Ensure continuous improvement in the delivery of prescribed treatments to patients in a safe and fiscally responsible manner.
• Identify, prevent and resolve medication related problems by conducting medication histories, developing and monitoring care plans and then communicating the plan to the interprofessional team, patient, Substitute Decision Maker and/or family.
• Dispense and distribute medication to the patient care units, ensuring that stock is consistently available to nursing staff for patient administration.
• Provide specialized pharmaceutical services to improve drug usage and therapeutic outcomes that may include advising prescribers on issues concerning drug therapy, such as the inherent toxicity and side effects as well as assisting in the determination of appropriate doses.
• Provide consultation to the interprofessional team, patient, Substitute Decision Maker and/or family when required, to assist in the individual care of the patient.
• Ensure compliance with the Standards of Practice for Canadian Pharmacists used by the Ontario College of Pharmacists and the National Association of Pharmacy Regulation Authorities.
• Supervises Pharmacy Technician(s) and provide input regarding their annual performance review.
• Carries out decisions made by Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee regarding the use, addition and/or deletion of drugs used in the hospital, and/or in the Pharmacy Policies and procedures.
• Provides drug utilization data when required.
• Completes workload measurement and reporting as per Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care guidelines and Runnymede Healthcare Centre (Runnymede) policy.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications/experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Pharmacy
• Current License with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, Part A. of Register
• Proof of Professional Liability Insurance coverage
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a Rehabilitation/Complex Continuing Care Hospital Pharmacy Department or an Acute Care Hospital Pharmacy Department
• Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office Suite, PakEdge, Medidose, Meditech
• Excellent written and communication skills
• The ability to work independently and in a team environment with all levels of the organization
• Expertise in lean methodologies preferred
• Demonstrated ability to provide culturally sensitive patient care
• Familiar with pharmacy and medical operations programs including antibiotic stewardship, quality assurance processes and drug information software

While we thank all applicants, only those under consideration for the position will be contacted. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources. We are committed to fostering a positive experience for all Indigenous applicants whether you're First Nations (status or non-status), Inuit, or Métis and welcome applications from all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristics that make each of us different. We are committed to employment equity and providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities (AODA).Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment purposes only and not for any other purpose.

Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Runnymede Healthcare Centre, all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada (e.g., two doses of a two-dose vaccine series, or one dose of a single-dose vaccine series); AND have received the final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the hired employee’s first date of employment. Requests for exemption will be considered on a case-by-case basis in alignment with the Hospital’s obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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