Work Type: Temporary Full Time

Position: Clinical Pharmacist, Ambulatory Care

Location: WRHN @ Queens (formerly St. Mary’s General Hospital)

Home to seven regional programs and comprehensive health-care services, Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN, pronounced wren) is committed to meeting the current and emerging needs in Waterloo-Wellington and beyond.

WRHN is redefining the health-care experience through collaboration and innovation, addressing barriers to access, advancing care delivery, and setting new standards in compassionate, empowered community-driven health care.

At WRHN, every patient is at the centre of everything we do as we strive to improve lives, inspire healing, and build healthier, stronger communities. By listening to patients and partners, we strive to connect communities to the right care, at the right place, and at the right time.

Please Note: New employees must provide documentation/proof of COVID-19 vaccination status, a 2-step TB test, as well as proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (chickenpox) prior to their start date at Waterloo Regional Health Network (WRHN). New Employees will require clearance from Employee Health, Safety and Wellness before they are able to begin any position within WRHN.

Position Summary :

The clinical pharmacist will join the specialized PREVENT clinic team, a multidisciplinary cardiovascular risk reduction program dedicated to preventing heart attacks and strokes. This role focuses on comprehensive patient consultations, cardiovascular risk assessment, and expert management of complex hypertension and heart failure cases.

The pharmacist's primary objective is to provide direct, responsible pharmaceutical care to improve patients' quality of life through evidence-based medication optimization. Working within a patient and family-centered care model, the pharmacist ensures that individual health needs and desired outcomes drive all clinical decisions and quality measurements.

The pharmacist will collaborate closely with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary health care team to optimize patient care. Additional responsibilities include educating patients and healthcare staff about medications, mentoring pharmacy learners, and ensuring safe, efficient medication management within the institution, including controlled substances and hazardous medications.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

· Applicants must hold entry to practice Pharmacy degree from an accredited University (e.g. PharmD, BScPharm)

· Must hold licensure with the Ontario College of Pharmacists and be in good standing

· Successfully able to perform their function in accordance with prescribed standards that focuses on the priority of People Safety and the delivery of the highest standard of Quality Care.

· Demonstrate the physical and mental capabilities necessary for proper and efficient performance of the essential duties of the position.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

· Completion of an accredited Canadian Pharmacy residency (or equivalent) is preferred

· 3+ years of relevant clinical practice experience, preferably in an ambulatory care setting

· Completion of specialized cardiovascular pharmacotherapy training or demonstrated expertise in hypertension and heart failure management

· Experience with ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and interpretation

· Familiarity with cardiovascular risk assessment tools and shared decision-making approaches

· Demonstrated experience in research project design, implementation, and analysis is preferred, particularly where outcomes have informed policy, clinical practice, or operational improvements.

· Experience in quality improvement methodologies and outcome measurement

Application Instructions:

EMPLOYEES OF LEGACY ST. MARY’S GENERAL HOSPITAL ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR APPLICATION ELECTRONICALLY USING INFOR.

As per the collective agreement, the internal recruitment process will be completed prior to the consideration of external applications.

Waterloo Regional Health Centre is committed to fair and equitable employment and in our recruitment and selection practices. We strongly believe in inclusion and diversity within our organization, and welcome all applicants including, but not limited to racialized communities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, Indigenous people, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Hospital community. We are committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace for all employees, free from violence and harassment.

Accommodations are available during all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code. WRHN is committed to complying with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) to provide an inclusive, barrier free workplace. We will accommodate the accessibility needs of individuals with disabilities to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. Should you require this accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

International Applicants

If you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit we recommend reviewing work permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. Individuals holding a work or study permit seeking employment in the healthcare sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process. This may also apply to current employees seeking renewal of their work permits. It is the accountability of the applicant and/or employee to ensure they are adhering to their specific work permit restrictions.

We would like to thank all candidates in advance for their interest and only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to confirm the receipt of individual applications or resumes.