Pharmacist

Baycrest Hospital

has an exciting opportunity for a

PHARMACIST

Pharmacy Department

Posting Number: 9722

Position Type: Temporary PT (Up to 15 months)  

Shift Type: Day – Evening, some weekends

(Shift subject to change)

Bi-Weekly Hours: 45 Hours, 7.5 hrs/shift

Union: OPSEU 583

Hourly Pay Rate: $48.21 - $64.50

Date Posted: March 30, 2026

Internal Closing Date: April 7, 2026

About Us

At Baycrest Hospital, older adults receive specialized post-acute inpatient care informed by deep expertise in aging and brain health, delivered with compassion and clinical excellence.

 Job Summary:

Baycrest Hospital Pharmacy Services support all inpatient units and programs, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications across the organization. The department’s key functions include purchasing and inventory management of medications, management of the unit dose drug distribution system, and operation of a centralized intravenous admixture program. The hospital uses an integrated computerized information system (Meditech) to optimize medication management.

Pharmacists at Baycrest are integral members of the healthcare team, and work within and in collaboration with interprofessional teams, contributing to clinical activities such as medication reconciliation, interprofessional team rounds, medication reviews, medication consultations, problem solving medication adherence issues within scope, and mentoring students through preceptorships. The hospital maintains strong affiliation with universities and colleges, offering valuable on-site practical training opportunities for pharmacy students.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Participates in relevant rounds and care conferences to ensure safe and appropriate prescribing decisions are made, patient outcomes are monitored and adverse drug events are prevented
• Identifies, prevents, and resolves drug-related problems by conducting medication reviews, and developing and monitoring patient care plans. Communicates patient care plans to the interprofessional team, patient, family and/or Substitute Decision Maker
• Ensures continuity of care by conducting the formal process of medication reconciliation when patients are transferred to or discharged from Baycrest
• Ensures appropriate and accurate preparation and dispensing of medications to designated hospital programs
• Participates in departmental medication management projects and Pharmacy clinical programs
• Provides education to pharmacy students as per the requirements of the Faculties of Pharmacy (University of Toronto and University of Waterloo)
•  Ensures best practices are implemented and maintained to enhance medication and patient safety

Qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Current license to practice as a Pharmacist from the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A)
• Minimum of 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience
• Hospital Pharmacy Residency from an accredited institution or postgraduate Doctor of Pharmacy Degree preferred
• Experience in Health Information Systems management, i.e. Meditech
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team, and navigate multiple stakeholders
• Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of Electronic Health Records and integration with Pharmacy automation
• Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Well-developed critical appraisal, critical thinking skills and an approach to work that is detail oriented and analytical
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs
• Self-motivation, excellent communication and organization skills required