Pharmacist

About The Ottawa Hospital

Inspired by research and driven by compassion! The Ottawa Hospital (TOH) is one of Canada's largest learning and research multi-campus hospitals. With more than 1,100 beds and approximately 12,000 staff members, we deliver specialized care to the Eastern Ontario region. From the compassion of our people to the relentless pursuit of new discoveries, The Ottawa Hospital never stops seeking solutions to the most complex health-care challenges while continually engaging with the community to support our vision for better patient care.

Working together with its research institute, the University of Ottawa, and other partners, the hospital is continually gaining national and international recognition for high-quality patient care, teaching and research, while striving to meet the needs of the culturally diverse community we serve.

Position Information

Are you a Pharmacist with a passion to help people and desire to make a difference? Join our dynamic team in The Ottawa Hospital's Pharmacy Department! Embark on an exciting career journey and enjoy these perks:

• Join a multi-disciplinary team that provides complex care to patients, with opportunities across a broad range of inpatient and ambulatory clinical programs;
• Experience a positive and supportive work environment that values your contribution;
• Work with a talented group of pharmacy professionals.

What you will do: Pharmacists provide patient-centered pharmacy care as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a number of inpatient specialties across different campuses, as well as in ambulatory clinics.

About our team:

At The Ottawa Hospital, our cohesive team of dedicated professionals, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, pharmacy assistants, and support staff, is dedicated to delivering compassionate treatment to both inpatients and ambulatory care patients. We prioritize patient safety by promoting and implementing advanced medication practices while remaining actively engaged in teaching and research.

Training and orientation:

You will engage in a comprehensive training and orientation program where you will be immersed in a live environment, working collaboratively with our experienced pharmacy staff and other healthcare experts to achieve patients' healthcare goals while maintaining continuity of care. Our collective mission is to ensure you complete the training period with a well-rounded skill set and the confidence to excel in your role as an integral member of our healthcare team.

What You Will Bring

• Baccalaureate of Science in Pharmacy from a recognized university OR an equivalent combination of training and experience as determined by the Ontario College of Pharmacists;
• Eligible for registration as a Pharmacist in Ontario;
• Working knowledge of modern hospital care and drug therapy;
• In-depth understanding of use, composition and clinical effects of drugs;
• Ability to supervise/lead/coach/mentor;
• Experience working with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications;
• Superior written and verbal communication skills;
• Excellent teaching skills;
• Good interpersonal skills;
• Eligible to work in Canada.

What You Can Expect From Us

The Ottawa Hospital is committed to providing a healthy, safe, and inclusive work environment for everyone. We offer an attractive and equitable compensation package including a comprehensive benefits package, a Defined Benefit Pension (DBP) plan, and insurance protection. We also offer discounts from choice providers on a variety of products and services.

The Ottawa Hospital provides various Health and Wellness resources as well as opportunities for personal and professional development opportunities from our in-house Learning and Leadership Development team to help align your goals with your career objectives.

Interested? Apply today!

If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.