Pharmacist/Clinical Pharmacist Professor (RFT 1.0 FTE)
Position Information
| Posting Number: | ROM25-324E |
| Title: | Pharmacist/Clinical Pharmacist Professor (RFT 1.0 FTE) |
| Position Status: | Regular Full-time |
| FTE: | 1.0 |
| Job Schedule: | Days/Evenings/Nights/Weekends |
| Department: | Pharmacy |
| Union: | OPSEU Local 479 |
| Site: | Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre |
| Number of Vacancies: | 1 |
About The Royal
As one of Canada’s foremost mental health care and academic health science centres, The Royal has a clear purpose: to get more people living with mental illness into recovery faster. This is at the core of everything we do and it is driven by the passion, focus and dedication of our employees. Every day, the work that we do transforms the lives of people with mental illness through specialized mental healthcare, advocacy, research and education.
The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Center and the University of Ottawa have collaborated to establish a dual-role pharmacist position comprising of 60% clinical pharmacist services and 40% academic involvement with the University of Ottawa’s new French Pharmacy program.
Duties:
- Provide pharmaceutical care across clinical programs including medication reconciliation, care planning, and interdisciplinary rounds
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to optimize patient outcomes and resolve drug-related issues
- Disseminate drug information and support evidence-based decision-making
- Serve as a preceptor for pharmacy learners (students, residents)
- Participate in drug formulary reviews and drug use evaluations.
- Participate in the development, implementation and teaching activities related to the University of Ottawa French Pharmacy Program.
- Outreach, creative activities, research and service as assigned by the University.
- Engage in hospital committee work and/or project work, policy and/or process development and/or review.
- Participate in research activities, including research dispensing.
Qualifications:
- B.Sc. in Pharmacy or Entry Level Pharm. D
- Advanced Postgraduate Degree in Clinical Pharmacy from a recognized university OR Accredited Pharmacy Residency Program Registered to practice (Part A) as a pharmacist in the province of Ontario preferred
- Registered to practice (Part A) as a pharmacist in the province of Ontario (Ontario College of Pharmacists)
- Membership with Canadian Society of Health-System Pharmacists preferred
- Five (5) years experience in a hospital clinical pharmacy position
- Teaching experience is considered an asset
- Experience or familiarity in CPOE (computer prescriber order entry), BMV (bedside medication verification, eMedRec (electronic medication reconciliation), eMAR (electronic medication administration records), EMR (electronic medical/ health record) is considered an asset
- Strong knowledge of hospital pharmacy standards (OCP, NAPRA, CSHP)
- Experience in the medication reconciliation process
- Proficiency in English and French oral expression (advance level), written (advance level) and comprehension (advance level)
| Salary Range: | 51.80 to 64.50 per hour |
Additional Information
- All applicants must provide a recent resume that clearly indicate that they meet the required qualifications.
- Please apply by clicking on the Apply button below.
- The Royal sincerely thanks all applicants for their interest in a career with us; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
- All new hires will be required to obtain a clear and valid Criminal Record or Vulnerable Sector Records Check as a pre-condition of employment.
- The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group is committed to equity and inclusion in the workplace. Our commitment is rooted in the belief that a diverse workforce enhances the quality of care and organizational strength. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds. Upon request, accommodations due to disability are available throughout the recruitment process.