Pharmacist CCU

Grow Your Career at Brant Community Healthcare System (BCHS)

At BCHS we are driven by a bold vision: To Lead Beyond Care. As a two-site community hospital system in Brantford and Paris Ontario we serve with purpose passion and a deep commitment to the people who rely on us.

• Brantford General Hospital Our acute care hospital offering a full spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services.
• The Willett in Paris Home to our urgent care centre and transitional care services supporting patients through every step of their healthcare journey.

With over 130 years of service BCHS is evolving with a renewed focus on excellence collaboration and innovation. Our strategic priorities center on Quality Care Connected Teams and a Healthy Future for our patients our people and our community. Our culture is shaped by our core values and pillars:

Core Values

Four Pillars

Be Bold and Courageous

Commit to Excellence

Champion Equity

Be Trustworthy

Patient-First

People-Centred

Partnership- Based

Progress- Focused

These values reflect who we are what we stand for and how we work together to have influence. Join us in shaping the future of healthcareright here at BCHS.

Why Choose BCHS

• Investing in You Access to a centralized Education Fund tuition support and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible Scheduling Within a standard work week
• Career Growth Internal job postings mentorship programs and leadership development.
• Predictable Work Locations Stability and consistency in your work environment.
• Collaborative Team Culture Work alongside skilled professionals in a supportive interdisciplinary setting.
• Employee Wellness Matters Peer Support Team Wellness Committee Free confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their families.
• Commitment to Safety Comprehensive safety programs for all
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Salaries and benefits designed to align with industry standards reinforcing our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent. Excellent Pension Plan.
• Diversity & Inclusion We are actively working to diversify our teams and remove systemic barriers in hiring retention and advancement. We track and report on our progress because representation matters. We regularly review our benefits policies and programs through an equity lens to meet the needs of our diverse teams. Provide accommodations for religious practices and use trauma-informed policies that support mental wellbeing.
• Recognition & Rewards Employee appreciation programs and professional recognition opportunities and Corporate Committee
• Community Impact Make a real difference in patient care and public health every day.
• Choose Civility Where every interaction matters. Civility and respect shape our workplace as individuals treat one anotherand the communities we serve with dignity empathy and cultural awareness. We foster a culture of civility by raising awareness setting clear expectations and continually reviewing our policies and practices to ensure respect is at the core of everything we do.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director Pharmacy Services the full-time pharmacist will provide clinical coverage for an 8-bed Level 2 Critical Care Unit and serve as a Pharmacist for the organization.

Role Breakdown:

• Clinical Coverage (50%)
  • Provide direct patient care and clinical pharmacy services in the Level 2 Critical Care Unit.
• Medication Resource & Quality Improvement (50%)
  • Respond to drug information requests.
  • Support quality improvement projects related to medication use and safety.
  • Be a member of: Medication & Therapeutics Committee Medication Safety Committee & Professional Practice Committee

About Pharmacy Services at BCHS

Pharmacists at BCHS provide clinical support across a variety of areas including:

• Inpatient acute care
• Complex continuing care
• Critical care
• Family Birth Centre
• Mental health
• Outpatient Oncology
• Pediatrics
• Rehabilitation
• Stroke
• Surgery

Pharmacists are decentralized and work directly on clinical units as integrated members of the collaborative care team.

All Pharmacists at BCHS are certified by the Ontario College of Pharmacists and assume full responsibility for medication distribution functions.

No overnight or on-call shifts are required for pharmacists at BCHS.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Pharm D degree.
• Licensed (Part A) Pharmacist in the Province of Ontario
• 5 years experience in an inpatient hospital pharmacy
• Hospital residency (preferred)

Core Competencies

• 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).

Our Commitment to Equity Diversity and Inclusion

BCHS is committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome people from all walks of life including people of all genders sexual orientations racial and ethnic backgrounds Indigenous identities abilities and lived experiences. Inclusion is part of how we deliver better care

We are dedicated to removing barriers and providing accommodations at every stage of the hiring process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodations please inform us when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Ready to Make a Difference
If you are passionate about healthcare and looking for a supportive and dynamic work environment we would love to hear from you! Apply today and join BCHS in delivering exceptional care with compassion and integrity.