Other Opportunities: Pharmacist (Temporary, Part-Time)

VALUES AND COMMITMENT

At Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH), our shared purpose is People First, and our core values of Integrity, Quality, Respect, Compassion and Teamwork are at the centre of who we are and what we do. We remain committed to sustaining an experienced workforce that reflects Northumberland Hills Hospital’s dedication to recognising everyone’s contributions and respecting everyone’s dignity, unique experience, and potential.

EQUITY AND ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

Northumberland Hills Hospital remains respectful of all protected rights, in line with the grounds laid out by the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we welcome applications from all qualified applicants and interests from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America, women, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

We strive to make our entire hiring process as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicant if needed. For any hiring related accommodation needs and/or requests please email us via careers@nhh.ca. We do not use artificial intelligence in our hiring process.

LOCATION & ABOUT NHH

Located approximately 100 kilometres east of Toronto, NHH delivers a broad range of acute, post-acute, outpatient and diagnostic services. Acute services include emergency and intensive care, medical/surgical care, obstetrical care and palliative care. Post-acute specialty services (PASS) include restorative care and rehabilitation. Mental health care, cancer and supportive care, dialysis and other ambulatory care clinics are offered on an outpatient basis through partnerships with regional centres and nearby specialists. NHH offers a full range of diagnostic services, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and mammography. The hospital serves the catchment area of west Northumberland County. A mixed urban and rural population of approximately 67,000 residents, west Northumberland comprises the Town of Cobourg, the Municipality of Port Hope, Alderville First Nation and the townships of Hamilton, Cramahe and Alnwick/Haldimand. NHH employs more than 850 people and relies on the additional support provided by physicians, midwives and volunteers. NHH is an active member of Ontario Health (East)—formerly the Central East Local Health Integration Network—and the Ontario Health Team of Northumberland. For more information, please visit nhh.ca or follow us on Facebook @northumberlandhillshosp, X/Twitter @NorHillsHosp, and LinkedIn Northumberland Hills Hospital.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, the Pharmacist is responsible for the clinical and distributive functions related to the practice of pharmacy throughout Northumberland Hills Hospital (NHH). It will be expected that the most qualified pharmacist provides clinical services to most areas of the organization, including the acute care, emergency, and post-acute care units.

Primary responsibilities:

• Provide clinical services, including review and monitoring of drug therapy
• Ensure that all medications are distributed and administered in a safe and timely manner
• Act as a resource to the members of the interdisciplinary team, including the provision of drug information, answering to pharmacy consults and attendance at patient care rounds, as required
• Assist in the reporting, investigation and follow up of adverse drug events and medication errors
• Provides education to the interdisciplinary team members and patients, as required
• Assist in ensuring that the acts and regulations related to pharmacy practice are adhered to and recommend changes in the pharmacy practice area as appropriate
• Maintain records as required by Northumberland Hills Hospital, the Food and Drugs Act, The Ontario College of Pharmacists and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
• Provision of on-call support to interdisciplinary team, as required
• Monitor quality measures, as assigned
• Assist with the development of policies related to drug utilization, distribution and control

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

• Current registration in Part A of the Ontario College of Pharmacists
• B.Sc Phm required; PharmD and/or hospital pharmacy residency preferred
• Demonstration of strong clinical, prioritization, communication and interpersonal skills
• Preference will be given to candidates with at least 2-3 years of hospital pharmacy experience

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Successful applicants are required provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector criminal reference check, that was complete less than one year from the date of hire. This requirement must be met within the first sixty (60) days of employment.

Additionally, to the above, successful applicants are also required to complete the Health Care Worker Health review process which includes providing an up-to-date immunization record to ensure compliance with the Ontario Hospital Association Communicable Diseases Surveillance Protocols within the first thirty (30) days of employment. Northumberland Hills Hospital operates a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all staff.

Northumberland Hills Hospital may choose to conduct parts/all the hiring process virtually. Furthermore, we are a scent-free environment.  When attending the hospital kindly refrain from wearing strongly scented fragrances.