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!
Why Choose BCHS?
- Centralized Education Fund – opportunities for continuing education and staff development
- Various schedules available (days, afternoon, weekends)
- HOOPP Pension Plan
- Predictable work locations
- Discounted onsite parking (no shuttles or waiting lists)
- Support 24/7- you’re not on your own (managers on call, physicians, allied health and support staff).
- Wellness matters, our Employee Assistance program is free and confidential to all employees and family members.
- Ongoing infection and prevention control measures, education, appropriate PPE and Support available to all employees.
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the Director, Pharmacy Services, the temporary full time pharmacist will provide clinical coverage to an inpatient medicine unit. Other clinical areas will be covered as needed.
Inpatient medicine unit pharmacists also attend multi-disciplinary rounds, program council(s), oversee therapeutic drug monitoring, provide drug information and mentor students.
Pharmacists at the Brant Community Healthcare System are not required to work overnight and are not required to participate in an on-call rotation. Pharmacy technicians at the Brant Community Healthcare System are responsible for all of the medication distribution functions.
Note: Candidates that are interested will be transferred to a Permanent Part-Time at the end of the contract
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm D degree
- Licensed (Part A) Pharmacist in the Province of Ontario
- Experience in an inpatient hospital pharmacy environment preferred (but not required)
- Excellent communication 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 medication and therapeutic knowledge
- Good computer and keyboarding skills utilizing PC applications for reports and special assignments
- Practices in accordance with relevant legislation, CSHP standards and other relevant practice documents, professional code of ethics and department and hospital policies
- Able to participate in evening shift (3-11 pm) and weekend rotation. Current rotation requires the pharmacist to work one evening shift and 2-3 weekend shifts in an 8 week rotation
Primary responsibilities also include:
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.
Accommodation
The Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome applications from women, Indigenous persons, members of racialized groups, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientation and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Brant Community Healthcare System is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.
To ensure there is equal opportunity during the recruitment and selection process, please contact your Recruiter to discuss accommodation.
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