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Brant Community Healthcare System

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Legal
    Healthcare
  • Brantford

AI generated summary

  • You need a Pharm D or BSc in Pharmacy, Part A license in Ontario, inpatient experience preferred, strong communication, analytical skills, teamwork, and flexibility for shifts.
  • You will manage drug distribution, provide clinical pharmacy services, ensure safe medication management, and stay updated on pharmaceutical practices and safety protocols.

Requirements

  • Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm D degree.
  • Licensed (Part A) Pharmacist in the Province of Ontario
  • Experience in a computerized inpatient hospital pharmacy environment preferred
  • Excellent communication, analytical and time-management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and as a team member in a fast-pace, challenging environment.
  • Self-motivated and keeps current with the latest in drug therapy with continuing education
  • Good computer and keyboarding skills utilizing PC applications for reports and special assignments
  • Able to participate in shift and weekend schedule as per rotation

Responsibilities

  • The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.
  • This is a temporary full-time pharmacist position (approximately 12 months) reporting to the Director of Pharmacy Services. You will be responsible for drug distribution and other clinical pharmacy services. You will provide drug information to physicians, nursing and other paramedical staff. Pharmacy Services strives to practice the concept of pharmaceutical care while ensuring safe medication management.
  • Practices in accordance with relevant legislation, CSHP standards and other relevant practice documents, professional code of ethics and department and hospital policies
  • Assumes personal responsibility for continual upgrading of medication and therapeutic knowledge through varied means (including ongoing literature review within pharmacy scope and other key medical journals to remain up-to-date on clinical pharmacy practices).
  • Safety (patient, worker & workplace) is a BCHS Corporate Priority. The successful applicant will demonstrate good stewardship in the identification, reporting and mitigation of unsafe acts or conditions.

FAQs

What is the duration of the pharmacist position?

The pharmacist position is temporary and lasts approximately 12 months.

What qualifications are required for this pharmacist role?

Candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm D degree and be a licensed (Part A) Pharmacist in the Province of Ontario.

Is experience in a hospital pharmacy environment preferred?

Yes, experience in a computerized inpatient hospital pharmacy environment is preferred.

What skills are essential for this role?

Essential skills include excellent communication, analytical and time-management skills, as well as the ability to take initiative and work both independently and as part of a team.

Are pharmacists required to work weekends or shifts?

Yes, the pharmacist must be able to participate in a shift and weekend schedule as per rotation.

What ongoing support is available for staff?

BCHS provides support 24/7, ensuring that employees are not on their own, as managers, physicians, allied health, and support staff are available to assist.

Is there a centralized education fund for continuing education?

Yes, there is a centralized education fund that offers opportunities for continuing education and staff development.

What kind of pension plan is offered to pharmacists?

The role includes a HOOPP Pension Plan for employees.

Does BCHS provide an Employee Assistance Program?

Yes, BCHS offers a free and confidential Employee Assistance Program available to all employees and their family members.

Are accommodations available for applicants during the recruitment process?

Yes, BCHS is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices and will work with applicants to meet their accommodation needs during the recruitment process.

Brant Community Healthcare System

Exceptional Care - Exceptional People.

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Mission & Purpose

The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) in Brantford and Paris Ontario, is a leading community health care organization with a total of 262 beds and more than 2,300 staff, physicians and volunteers providing support, programs and services to over 120,000 residents in our community. In 1999, The Willett Hospital in Paris and the Brantford General Hospital became the first two partners in the BCHS. The Brantford General Hospital is a regional acute health centre and the Willett site provides urgent care and ambulatory services for those in need. The BCHS has been awarded the 'Gold' Quality Healthcare Workplace award by the Ontario Hospital Association and Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care for two years in a row and are an affiliated teaching site of the McMaster University Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. We are also the regional centre for Paediatrics, Mental Health, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, CT Scanning, Critical Care, Surgical Services, Ambulatory Care and Emergency Medicine and the site of the Brant Community Cancer Clinic and the S.C. Johnson Dialysis Clinic for patients throughout Brant County and Haldimand-Norfolk.