Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.
When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of
Healthier Children. A Better World.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.
Make a difference in patient care through the night.
Join the Central Pharmacy as one of our Night Pharmacists and take on a vital role in overnight pharmacy services.
Bring your pharmacy expertise to a role with hospital-wide impact. Working alongside the pharmacy technician team, you will take responsibility for overnight pharmacy services on a seven-on/seven-off rotation.
This is a full time night shift position where your schedule would be 7 nights on (Monday evening to the following Monday morning) followed by 7 days off work. One week of nights is 75 hours.
Enjoy meaningful work and a full week off every other week - a distinctive schedule with extended time for life outside work.
Here's What You'll Get To Do
- Review and verify medication orders
- Respond to drug-related inquiries
- Supervise the dispensing of medications
- Work with the team to address a wide variety of complex drug related problems
Here's What You'll Need
- Hospital pharmacy residency certificate is preferred
- Registered and in good standing as a Pharmacist (or eligible for registration) with the Ontario College of Pharmacists
- Previous hospital experience is preferred
- Paediatric experience, while an asset, is not required as we offer an extensive orientation
- Demonstrated ability to be self-directed and self-motivated with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Completion of a residency in hospital pharmacy practice or equivalent clinical experience in a hospital setting is preferred
- Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives
Here's What You'll Love
- This position is eligible for employee benefits coverage including but not limited to; health, dental and life insurance. The full benefits package will be discussed at the time of offer.
- A focus on employee wellness with our new Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
- A hospital that welcomes and focuses on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- The opportunity to make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.
- For more on why you'll love working at SickKids, visit our careers site.
Employment Type
- Permanent, full-time
- 37.5 hours/week
- Night shifts
SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.
If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
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All positions posted on the SickKids Hospital's Careers Site represent current vacancies, unless otherwise posted in the job description.
