Pharmacist 2 - Outpatient Nephrology - Regular Full-Time 2026-19249

Pharmacist II - Outpatient Nephrology

Position Status: Regular Full-time   

Department: Outpatient Nephrology                       

Union: Non-Union

Hours of Work: 8 hrs Monday through Friday (may include some evenings) rotational On-call required

The Pharmacist II will provide pharmaceutical care for Chronic Kidney Disease patients throughout the continuum of care (inpatients/outpatients) at an advanced level.  The successful candidate will participate in the advancement of patient care through inter-professional rounds, unit-based and organizational committees, quality improvement initiatives and education/teaching.  The individual will be working at both the Sunnybrook and CNIB site and provide occasional cross coverage for both outpatient and the inpatient ward.  The successful candidate will be part of the rotational on-call pool for outpatient nephrology medication fridge monitoring.

Summary of Duties

Direct Patient Care & Distribution Responsibilities include, but not limited to:  

• Perform BPMH and Medication reconciliation;
• Physician order review, clarification and entry;
• Participation in multidisciplinary rounds; kidney care clinics;
• Answering of drug-related questions; and, patient counseling
• Supervise and support the renal pharmacy technicians
• Lead in the development, implementation and maintenance of patient education materials
• Prepare applications for medication access and arrange medication infusions
• Document patient assessment, care plans and follow up in the patient charts/hospital health information
• Participate in the weekly on-call rotation for medication fridge temperature monitoring (evening/weekends)

Administrative Responsibilities include:

• Actively lead in the development, implementation, and maintenance of medication policy, procedures, and protocols in collaboration with MedIQS.
• Prepare evidence-based reviews and evaluation of new nephrology medications for formulary consideration
• Advocate for access of medications for nephrology patients (i.e. patient-specific and  evidence-based review for insurance related support letters, EAP/CRP requests, meeting with patient support programs/manufacturers)
• Provide leadership for special projects involving medications related to outpatient nephrology
• Active involvement in hospital committees, providing pharmacy representation and liaise with PCM, Clinical coordinator and pharmaceutical care group

Education/Teaching Responsibilities include:

• Perform duties of a preceptor or mentor to pharmacy residents, pharmacist interns and pharmacy students
• Develop training materials, schedule and mentor new pharmacists
• Present and participate in seminars for pharmacy and medical students
• Participate in pharmaceutical care and medical education programs including presenting at group pharmaceutical care rounds at least twice annually and pharmacy rounds
• Provide in-service programs to the multidisciplinary team
• Provide nephrology pharmacy technician, nursing and medical resident/fellow orientation

Qualifications/Skills

• Current licensure by the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• Completion of an Accredited Pharmacy residency or second professional pharmacy degree (i.e. MScPhm or post-Bach PharmD) required
• Previous nephrology experience is preferred
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team based collaboration skills
• Detail-oriented, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative
• Superior ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Committed to excellence in all aspects of the discipline including professional practice, research and education
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in adult education, program design, teaching, group facilitation, team work and conflict management