Pharmacist INP

Work Type: Temporary Full Time – Until September 2026

Position: Pharmacist

Location: Queens

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

Position Summary

Clinical Pharmacists provide direct patient care to manage the patient’s medication therapy needs, ensuring that drug therapy is indicated, safe, and effective. The Clinical Pharmacist will work closely with patients, their family members and other health care providers to help patients achieve positive health outcomes. The incumbent will actively engage in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives in various patient care areas and within the pharmacy department. Additionally, Clinical Pharmacists participate in the development, revision, and implementation of standards and protocols pertaining to drug therapy and pharmacy practice. Pharmacists work closely with a committed team of healthcare professionals. Working in a CPOE environment, our pharmacists are actively involved in reviewing medication orders, maintaining patient profiles, clinical pharmacotherapy monitoring and providing clinical support to medical staff.

Position Requirements

• Licensure in part A, Ontario College of Pharmacists
• Direct patient care experience in an inter-professional health care setting (e.g. acute care hospital or Family Health Team), preferred – minimum of one (1) years experience in a hospital inpatient pharmacy
  
  

Position Responsibilities

• Successfully able to perform their function in accordance with prescribed standards that focuses on the priority of People Safety and the delivery of the highest standard of Quality Care.
• Demonstrate the physical and mental capabilities necessary for proper and efficient performance of the essential duties of the position.
• Focused practice based on meeting OCP hospital pharmacy accreditation standards
• Strong communication, leadership, problem solving and organizational skills
• Demonstrated reliable attendance and punctuality
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Completion of an accredited hospital residency program, preferred
  
  

Application Instructions

EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY ST. MARY’S GENERAL HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

Waterloo Regional Health Centre is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.