Unit Summary
Pharmacy Services at Hamilton Health Sciences is embarking on an exciting, transformational journey of redefinition - leveraging our people and the most advanced technologies to provide reliable, safe and high-quality care. We are a multi-site program, offering a wide range of specialized pharmacy services within inpatient, ambulatory and retail spaces. As an academic, tertiary/quaternary health sciences centre, we serve complex populations such as neonatal, pediatric, adult, geriatric and palliative care. We are leaders and collaborators for clinical trials and research and offer a sophisticated pharmacy residency program.
Position Summary
The Drug Information Pharmacist provides evidence-based recommendations and collaborates with clinical teams to directly impact patient outcomes. As part of the Drug Information team, the Drug Information Pharmacist supports various pharmacy and corporate-level committees focused on formulary management and medication safety, and is a steward of drug information resources, software and reporting to support safe medication administration and quality improvement initiatives. The Drug Information Pharmacist is involved in teaching within our Pharmacy Residency Program, and is a member of the pharmacy administrative team supporting priority projects and initiatives.
Schedule Work Hours
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, day
Qualifications
1) Licensed by the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A Pharmacist)
2) Baccalaureate of Science in Pharmacy, or Doctor of Pharmacy degree
3) Hospital pharmacy experience or hospital pharmacy residency preferred
4) Advanced literature searching and critical appraisal skill
5) Demonstrated leadership and teamwork skill
6) Ability to work on own initiative, organize, establish priorities, and problem-solve
7) Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, including use of computer systems and software
8) Active membership in the Canadian Society of Healthcare-Systems Pharmacy (CSHP) an asset
Guidelines
Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.
If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Agreements:
Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement
