Pharmacist - Pharmacy Services at CAMH in Toronto, ON, Canada

Pharmacist - Pharmacy Services

Location: Toronto, ON, Canada

As one of the casual Clinical Pharmacists, you will provide a full range of clinical and distributive services to inpatients and outpatients within the context of a computerized environment; and with clinical expertise in psychiatry and addictions to provide safe and effective medication management to the patients of CAMH.

You will work collaboratively with other pharmacy team members and health care providers. Duties include evaluating medication orders, developing pharmaceutical care plans, resolving drug therapy problems, collecting best possible medication histories, facilitating medication reconciliation, and ensuring accurate dispensing of pharmaceuticals in an interdisciplinary team setting. The position also supports and participates in risk management, patient safety, clinical knowledge sharing and quality improvement activities. You will also teach, mentor and transfer knowledge to students, residents, and interns, while supporting the department’s commitment to education and research. You will support a workplace that embraces diversity and complies with all
applicable regulatory and legislative requirements.

You are registered with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Part A Pharmacist. Experience in a mental health setting, experience in a hospital setting, and completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency program are all considered valuable assets. You will have knowledge of computerized unit dose drug distribution system and in-depth knowledge of pharmacy operations and medication-use processes. Understanding of the clinical and distributive activities associated with medication use is required as is knowledge of medication safety risk in health care. Analytical skills are required including the ability to assess and take responsibility for patient drug-related needs to offer value-added solutions. The successful candidate must also possess excellent communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills to work effectively with the patient population. The successful candidate must have demonstrated organizational skills as well as problem recognition and problem-solving skills. Candidates will possess the ability for self-directed learning and working. Candidates require the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language would be an asset.

Salary Range: $47.09 – $63.72 per hour

If you are interested in this position, please ensure that you apply before 5pm EST of the closing date. If your application is received past 5pm EST of the closing date, your application will not be accepted.

CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.

CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.

CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.

Through its core values of Courage, Respect and Excellence, CAMH is implementing its Strategic Plan: Connected CAMH, to transform lives, ignite innovation and discovery, revolutionize education and drive social change. CAMH is more than a hospital, it is a cause. CAMH is on a mission to change the way society thinks about and responds to mental illness. They aim to eliminate prejudice and discrimination and shape a world where mental illness is central to our healthcare system – a world where Mental Health is Health.