Halton Healthcare

Halton Healthcare

Pharmacist

Role

Pharmacist

Job type

Full-time

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Yesterday

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Salary

CA$50.77 - CA$65.66/hourly

Job description

Dispensary duties in the Main Pharmacy including medication order and profile review and entry into Meditech Expanse Pharmacy module, checking responsibilities, trouble-shooting clinical & drug distribution issues, & acting as a resource for Pharmacy Technicians & Students. As staffing situations require, provide back-up coverage for staff on a variety of patient care units and departments including decentralized medication order and profile review and problem investigation, medication reconciliation and resolution and liaison responsibilities. Based at Oakville but will include remote coverage of other sites on nights, evenings & weekend shifts. Other duties as assigned.

Halton Healthcare endeavors to hire individuals who are competent in their chosen profession and who exemplify our mission, vision and values of accountability, respect and compassion which guide our individual behaviours and attitudes.

  • B.Sc. Phm required
  • Licensed under Part A of the Ontario College of Pharmacists register required
  • Hospital pharmacy residency or equivalent acute care clinical experience preferred
  • Demonstrated clinical pharmacy experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred
  • Proficiency with CPOE (Computerized Physician Order Entry) system (e.g., Meditech Expanse or EPIC) preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of medication therapy management and clinical decision-making
  • Competency in medication order review, clinical assessment, and therapeutic recommendations
  • Aseptic technique and dispensing skills
  • Demonstrated high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Excellent clinical problem recognition and problem-solving skills
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office programs
  • Able to manage multiple clinical responsibilities with competing priorities in a fast-paced acute care environment
  • Well-organized, self-directed, able to set priorities and manage time effectively
  • Able to interact patiently, effectively, and professionally with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, physicians, and patients
  • Committed to clinical excellence, patient safety, and evidence-based practice
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Able to meet the physical demands of the position
  • Satisfactory employment and attendance record required

Hours: Monday to Sunday - Various rotating 7.5 hour shifts (Hours are subject to change based on operational need

Salary: $50.766 to $65.660 per hour

Date posted: April 14, 2026

Internal applications due by: April 21, 2026

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Halton Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to integrating diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our operations, policies and culture. If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are, we'd like to hear from you. Please attach your current resume directly to this posting.

Please note that while this job is posted on Halton Healthcare's career page, it may also appear on third-party job boards.  These external platforms may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, for candidate screening and matching.  We do not control or influence these processes.  To ensure your application is reviewed by our team, we recommend applying directly through our Halton Healthcare careers site.  

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Halton Healthcare is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation.

The Ontario Public Hospitals Act mandates that hospitals establish health surveillance programs for all individuals working within the hospital. This regulation requires proof of immunity for certain diseases and as a result, Halton Healthcare requires all new hires to receive pre-employment medical clearance by our Health, Safety & Wellness team, prior to their start date, as a condition of employment.  This includes demonstrating compliance with Halton Healthcare’s Immunization Policies.

All new hires must be fully compliant with our Vaccination Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare.  Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

 

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