Pharmacy Student
Job Description
Job Number: JR101162
Job Title: Pharmacy Student – Pharmacy (GEN) – Re-posting
Job Category: Student
Hospital Location: General Site
Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term), Part time
Contract Duration: 12 months
Number of Positions: 3
Union: OPSEU
Minimum – Maximum Hourly Rate: $21.97 – $24.15
Hours: All Shifts
Across our three hospitals and eight satellite sites, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) is shaping the future of care. Our many programs and services are designed around the needs of one of Canada’s most vibrant and diverse communities. We are home to North America’s largest nephrology program, as well as the designated cardiac care and spine centre for Scarborough and surrounding communities to the east. We are proud to be a community-affiliated teaching site for the University of Toronto and partner with a number of other universities and colleges, helping to train the next generation of health care professionals. SHN is the recipient of the 2021 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Award, from the Canadian College of Health Leaders, for our leading edge work on Communities of Inclusion, Inclusion Calendar, Health Equity Certificate Program and much more. We are also proud to be named Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2023 and 2024! Learn more at shn.ca
Job Description:
Position Overview: Working under the supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Student will be responsible for supporting drug distribution services and may involve: unit dose packaging, prescription pick and medication deliveries, unit dose cart fill and quality assurance activities.
Requirements:
• Enrolled in a Pharm. D Program
• Registration with the Ontario College of Pharmacists as a Pharmacy Student
• Knowledge of hospital inpatient pharmacy services
• Excellent communication skills
• Patient oriented and patient focused
• Ability to work well within an inter-professional team and to foster effective working relationships
• Demonstrates values consistent with SHN’s Code of Conduct and is committed to fostering a healthy and positive work environment in accordance with Health & Safety policy and legislation.
• Utilize protective equipment provided and identify and reports hazards
• Engages in ethical conduct and strives to understand and appreciate the diversity of our patient/staff population and community
• Excellent work performance and attendance record
This opportunity is posted to support the recruitment of an existing vacant position.