Vacancy Detail

OPSEU


Job Title: Pharmacist
Status: Temporary Part Time (12 Months)
Department: Regional Nephrology System Pharmacist
Program: Nephrology
8 Hour Shifts, Days, Evenings Schedule (Subject to Change)
Location: Lakeridge Health Oshawa
Wage Schedule: $48.210 - $64.500 per hour
OPSEU: 2600000535

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 26 February 2026 and closing at 11:59 pm on 5 March 2026.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Ontario Renal Network's (ORN) funded Renal Pharmacist role, will play a critical role in ensuring medication safety in the treatment of patients with chronic and acute kidney disease. The Renal Pharmacist is required to support renal patients that are admitted into hospital, support our pre-dialysis patients in clinic, provide expertise for our home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis programs and provide on-going care to patients in our in-centre hemodialysis units.

In order to support our Regional Nephrology Program, the Renal Pharmacist will:

* Work within a multidisciplinary team to meet the medication related needs of patients which will include distributing medications, maintaining records and medication profiles
* Help obtain medication coverage when needed;
* Conduct clinical medication reviews with patients;
* Liaise with patient, caregivers, family members, and other health care professionals as appropriate to provide medication-related information to or for patients;
* Provide drug information for immediate patient care that day;
* Participate in research activities which may including preparation and dispensing of investigational drugs, detailed record keeping, including oversight of inventory and participate in research activities such as education and site monitoring

QUALIFICATIONS:

*Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Pharmacists in Part A of the register;
*3-5 years of renal Pharmacist experience in pre-dialysis, in-centre hemodialysis, home hemodialysis and/or peritoneal dialysis
*Practical knowledge of pharmacology, current best practice clinical guidelines, and ability to interpret lab values;
*Strong clinical assessment skills in identifying and solving medication related problems;
*Excellent medication counseling skills;
*Demonstrated ability to research and provide medication information effectively to patients and other members of the multidisciplinary team;
*Demonstrated excellent organizational skills;
*Demonstrated ability to work effectively within an interprofessional team;
*Demonstrated effective interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills;
*Proven ability to exercise independent judgement and to assess situations and problems efficiently and effectively;
*Previous hospital experience desired;
*Must have a satisfactory performance record;
*Demonstrated commitment to our core values of Inclusion, Compassion, Innovation, Teamwork and Joy;
*Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Lakeridge Health's comprehensive safety programs and practices including staff, patient and environmental safety and participation in regular in-service in this area



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.