OPSEU

Job Title: Pharmacist

Status: Regular Full Time

Department: Retail Pharmacy

Program: Pharmacy Services

Days, Evenings; 8 Hour Shifts (Subject to Change)

Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa

Wage Schedule: $48.210 - $64.500 per hour

Posting Reference: 2600000377

Lakeridge Health is more than a hospital. It is a health network that includes five hospitals, a long-term care home, a community-based surgical centre, and more than 30 community sites across the Durham Region. Guided by our vision of One System. Best Health. and supported by a dedicated team of nearly 9,000 staff, physicians, and volunteers, Lakeridge Health is a place where the best people want to start, grow, and finish their careers in health care. We are focused on fostering an environment that’s inclusive, compassionate, innovative, and joyful. This is Lakeridge Health!

This position is open to all qualified OPSEU staff throughout Lakeridge Health commencing 10 February 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 18 February 2026.

Duties And Responsibilities

Reporting to the DRCC Pharmacy Manager, the Oncology Pharmacist is responsible for meeting the medication related needs of oncology patients within the Durham Regional Cancer Centre. Duties include supporting systemic therapy distribution, dispensing retail pharmacy prescriptions and oncology clinical trial medications, maintaining records and drug profiles, providing drug information support to the oncology team and providing education and support to oncology patients. In addition, the oncology pharmacist may participate in quality improvement initiatives, attend meetings as required and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy and current registration in good standing with the

Ontario College of Pharmacists or eligible for licensure with the Ontario College of Pharmacists;

Experience in an oncology pharmacy is preferred
Experience in a retail pharmacy setting is preferred
Practical knowledge of pharmacology, current best practice clinical guidelines, and ability to interpret lab values (oncology related);
Strong clinical assessment skills in identifying and solving drug related problems;
Excellent medication counseling skills;
Demonstrated ability to research and provide drug information effectively to patients and other members of the multidisciplinary team;
Motivated self-learner seeks and evaluates learning opportunities to enhance patient care and continuously strives to maintain professional competence;
Experience with Meditech, Kroll, and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent organizational skills;
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team;
Effective interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills;
Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively;
Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
Must have a satisfactory perforamnce record;
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff safety, patient safety and environmental safety, participation in regular in-service sessions;

At Lakeridge Health, we value inclusion and diversity. We are committed to fostering a culture that is respectful, inclusive, and accessible. We are committed to employing a workforce that is representative of the diverse community we provide services to and welcome applications from all qualified applicants from all backgrounds.

Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the recruitment and assessment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require any accommodation at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact recruitment@lh.ca .

Unless specifically stated, all job postings at Lakeridge Health are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Lakeridge Health may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of the recruitment and screening process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team is actively engaged in the Recruitment and Selection process to ensure a fair and thorough assessment of applicants.

Lakeridge Health thanks all those who apply, however, only candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.

Conditions Of Employment

The terms and conditions of employment are in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Hospital and OPSEU Local 348.

Successful External applicants must provide a satisfactory Criminal Investigation Reference for the vulnerable sector, dated within the past six (6) months.

Lakeridge Health is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all team members and patients. New Lakeridge Health team members will be required to complete a Pre-employment Health Assessment as a condition of employment.

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