Pharmacist

The Pharmacist is a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team that provides pharmaceutical care to patients at Hamilton Health Sciences. The Pharmacist reviews and assesses medication therapies and works with the patient and the healthcare team directly to optimize medication use and minimize medication-related problems to achieve desired patient outcomes.  This work may be performed on individual clinical units, or may be across multiple units to support the medication system needs of the site.

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy required.  PharmD is an asset.

• Current registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists required - Part A of Register Previous hospital experience in unit dose and/or IV admixtures preferred Hospital residency program or equivalent an asset Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team Demonstrated ability to prioritize a consistent and varied workload Ability to direct and teach staff.

• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills required, in order to facilitate effective communication with patients, peers, and other health care providers.

• Demonstrated ability to identify, prevent and resolve drug related problems.

• Active membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists (CSHP) is an asset.

• Good understanding of change management; must be able to identify change needs and proactively act on those needs.

• Leadership, problem solving, organization skills required.

• Effective negotiation and conflict management resolution skills required.

• Excellent attendance and discipline free record required.

• Hospital Pharmacy Residency preferred

• Experience in surgery preferred