Clinical Pharmacist Outpatient Oncology (Job ID: 4106)
TFT -It is a 15-month contract.
Unity Health Toronto, comprised of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph's Health Centre and St. Michael's Hospital, works to advance the health of everyone in our urban communities and beyond. Our health network serves patients, residents and clients across the full spectrum of care, spanning primary care, secondary community care, tertiary and quaternary care services to post-acute through rehabilitation, palliative care and long-term care, while investing in world-class research and education. Join our team in our mission to continue to put patients and families at the centre of everything we do, in the role of Clinical Pharmacist.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To provide direct patient care in the management of drug therapy to achieve positive patient health outcomes, primarily for patients of an oncology medical daycare clinic and coverage to other area as needed. Direct patient care focuses on review of medication orders; selection and assessment of patient´s requiring pharmaceutical care; identifying, resolving and preventing drug related problems for a subset of patients; patient education; patient continuity of care; and the provision of drug information.
- To facilitate and promote accurate, safe, appropriate and cost effective use and distribution of drugs throughout the hospital, including weekend, evening and on call rotations.
- To support and participate in educational and research programs sponsored by the pharmacy discipline or hospital.
- To participate in the development, revision, and implementation of standards, protocols, procedures, guidelines pertaining to drug therapy and pharmacy practice.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Registration as a pharmacist with the Ontario College of Pharmacists.
- Hospital Pharmacy Practice Residency or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 1 year relevant clinical experience in providing pharmaceutical care to patients in a teaching hospital setting, with oncology or general medicine experience preferred.
- Commitment to student and patient teaching, experience preferred.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organization and problem solving skills and demonstrated ability to function in a team environment.
- Interest in research involvement, support.
- Commitment to philosophy of pharmaceutical care and mission and values of St. Michael´s Hospital.
As a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists. Please note, if you are extended an offer of employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination in Ontario QR Code format. All internal candidates must be in compliance with Unity Health Toronto's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
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