Staff Pharmacist – Surgical Wards & Pre‑Admission Clinic

About the role

The University Health Network is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmacy services to the inpatient surgical wards and the Surgical Pre‑Admission Clinic at Toronto General Hospital. You will join a multidisciplinary patient‑care team focused on safe, evidence‑based medication management.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct best possible medication history (BPMH) interviews and perform medication reconciliation.
• Review and dispense physicians’ medication orders, ensuring appropriateness.
• Identify, resolve, and prevent drug‑therapy problems in collaboration with the health‑care team.
• Monitor drug therapy for effectiveness, toxicity, and adherence to guidelines.
• Follow up on medication incidents and promote safe medication practices.
• Respond to drug‑information queries, provide patient education, and facilitate hospital discharge.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians and support clinical teaching and research activities.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy, Doctor of Pharmacy, or equivalent.
• Certificate of competency from the Pharmacy Examination Board of Canada.
• Active registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (Part A).
• Hospital pharmacy practice experience with a patient‑centered focus.
• Residency experience is an asset; membership in professional societies is a plus.

Required skills

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time position (37.5 hours/week) with variable shifts.
• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $48.51 to $60.64.
• Opportunities for clinical teaching, research, and professional development within a leading academic health network.