EXCEPTIONAL CARE–EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE

The Brant Community Healthcare System is a two site Community Hospital located in Brantford and Paris, Ontario.

• The Brantford General is an acute care hospital
• The Willett in Paris is an urgent care centre and transitional beds

By choosing to work at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS), you are joining an organization with more than 130 years of making a positive difference in the lives of the people we serve throughout our communities. We value Care, Accountability, Respect and Equity, and we are working together to build a healthier community!

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Director, Pharmacy Services, the temporary full time pharmacist (18 month contract) will provide clinical coverage to mental health (inpatient and outpatient), neonatal ICU and pediatrics. Other clinical areas and central drug distribution will be covered as needed.

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
• 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.