Pharmacist

Position Summary

Welcome to the heartbeat of healthcare excellence at Quinte Health! Picture yourself in our dynamic Pharmacy department, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the best of both worlds.

Nestled close to the charm of Prince Edward County's vineyards and breweries, and within reach of the vibrant energy of Toronto and Kingston, Quinte Health offers a lifestyle that balances work and play effortlessly. Say goodbye to the hustle and bustle of big cities and hello to a fulfilling career with a fantastic cost of living.

Here, advancement isn't just a word, it's a journey fueled by your passion and dedication. Dive into diverse clinical roles spanning Medicine, Surgery, and beyond. With additional training, unlock the door to exciting specialties like antimicrobial stewardship and Oncology.

Our team isn't just colleagues, we're a tight-knit family, always ready to lend a hand and cheer each other on. Join us, and you'll discover a supportive environment where your skills shine, your ideas thrive, and your potential knows no bounds.

If you're fueled by critical thinking, crave autonomy, and thrive on attention to detail, you're the perfect fit for our team. Come be a part of something extraordinary at Quinte Health as a Pharmacist. Your next adventure starts here!

Required

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or undergraduate pharmacy degree recognized by the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC), and registered as Part A with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
• Completion of a hospital pharmacy residency or equivalent hospital pharmacy experience is an asset.
• Experience in direct patient care, drug information, pharmacokinetics and computerized drug order entry.
• Strong knowledge of drugs and therapeutics with ability to apply in the provision of patient care.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written. Ability to communicate effectively, courteously, and tactfully.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving and autonomous decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated computer literacy including experience with MS Office software.
• Proven ability to attend work regularly.
• Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.

Duties

Patient Care
• Function as a clinical pharmacist using an expanded scope of practice on assigned patient care floor(s). This may include the Oncology and Antimicrobial Stewardship programs as assigned after additional training.
• Identify, resolve and prevent drug-related problems using a patient-centered, collaborative approach.
• Provide drug information and therapeutic recommendations to health care professionals and intervene on the patient’s behalf, as necessary.
• Participate in interprofessional activities including formal/informal teaching rounds and discharge planning rounds as needed, and discharge management.
• Report adverse drug reactions according to hospital policy.
• Perform patient medication histories, review medication reconciliation as completed by pharmacy technicians, and perform discharge medication counselling as needed and appropriate.
• Interpret serum drug levels and make recommendations.
• Electronic documentation of care provided in the patient’s chart.
• Participate in assigned departmental, program, and hospital committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Drug Order Entry and Dispensing
• Enter or verify drug orders with/for completeness, accuracy and clinical appropriateness.
• Identify and communicate actual and potential drug-related problems identified on order entry to the floor pharmacist or physician as appropriate.
• Enter parenteral nutrition, CADD, methadone, and extemporaneous compounding orders in the Pharmacy information system and prepare worksheets as required.

At Quinte Health, guided by our core values of Imagine It's You, Value Everyone, We All Make a Difference, and Stronger Together, our family of four hospitals holds a central role in the mission to enhance lives and foster healthier communities. We operate as a cohesive team, uniting all our hospitals, to deliver local and regional healthcare services. In partnership with our communities, we strive to improve access to high-quality care, right in their own neighborhoods.

We don't just serve our communities, we actively contribute to them. Quinte Health is woven into the fabric of our local landscape, with our team members residing, raising their families, and often retiring right here in the communities they cherish. Join us as we live out our values in providing exceptional healthcare close to home.

Physical Demands Analysis

Strength
• Required Occasionally – pushing/pulling.
• Required Rarely – lifting, carrying.

Mobility
• Required Frequently – standing.
• Required Occasionally – sitting, walking.
• Required Rarely – crouching/squatting, climbing, balancing.

Dexterity
• Required Often – fine finger movements, object handling, gripping/grasping, prolonged eye/hand co-ordination.
• Required Frequently – reaching, prolonged neck, elbow, shoulder, wrist and back extensions.
• Required Occasionally – reaching.

Equal Opportunity

We thank all interested candidates for their response, however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Quinte Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our Recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at 613-969-7400 x2577 or [email protected] for assistance.