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Pharmacist - TW Inpatient Care
University Health Network
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Company Description UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. [www.uhn.ca](https://www.uhn.ca/) Job Description Union: Non-Union New or Replacement: Replacement Number of Vacancies: 1 Site: Toronto Western Hospital Department: Pharmacy, Inpatient Unit (GIM) Reports to: Pharmacy Clinical Site Leader Wage Range: $49.60 - $62.00 per hour Hours: 37.5 Hours per Week Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Overnights, On Call Status: Permanent Full-Time Closing Date: November 26, 2026 Position Summary The Pharmacist provides comprehensive pharmacy services to patients admitted to Toronto Western Hospital, as a member of the patient care team. Duties: * Conducting best possible medication history (BPMH) interviews, performing medication reconciliation, review all doctors’ medication orders for appropriateness * Identify, resolve and prevent drug therapy problems with the patient and health care team * Monitor drug therapy for effectiveness, toxicity and adherence to evidence based medicine/guidelines * Follow-up on medication incidents and promote safe medication practices on the unit * Respond to drug information questions * Patient education * Facilitate discharge reconciliation * Provide direct and/or functional supervision of technician staff * Facilitate and support clinical teaching and research activities within the department, while exemplifying UHN’s values of patient needs come first, safety, compassion, teamwork, integrity, and stewardship Qualifications * Possess a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent required * Certificate of competency from the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada required * Active registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A) required * Hospital pharmacy practice experience with patient-centered care experience is a requirement * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills * Excellent organizational and time management skills * Hospital Pharmacy residency an asset * Membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists and/or other professional societies an asset Additional Information Why join UHN? In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN. * Competitive offer packages * Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP [https://hoopp.com/](https://hoopp.com/)) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service * A flexible work environment * Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization * Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.) Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration. All applications must be submitted before the posting close date. UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly. At University Health Network (UHN), artificial intelligence technologies may be used to assist in the screening, assessment, and selection of candidates for this position. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application. UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.