Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy Services, the full-time, temporary (1 year) Advanced Practice Clinical Leader - Pharmacy (APCL - Pharmacy) will standardize and optimize the clinical practice of pharmacists in order to deliver safe and evidence-based care to inpatients and outpatients at CAMH. In addition, the APCL - Pharmacy provides leadership in ensuring pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are working to their full scopes of practice, in guiding best practice changes to comply with regulatory and accreditation standards, and in developing and adopting innovative practices. The APCL - Pharmacy uses their expertise to advance the pharmaceutical care provided by pharmacists and trainees through clinical supervision and teaching, and provides clinical leadership to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. The successful candidate will be expected to promote the highest quality pharmaceutical care, by teaching and mentoring pharmacists, pharmacy students and residents, and through scholarly activity in affiliation with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy.
As a member of the Pharmacy Leadership Team, the APCL - Pharmacy represents Pharmacy Services when liaising with physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals. They share their clinical knowledge, skills and experience, to influence medication therapy management through collaborative participation in departmental and organizational committees, subcommittees, working groups and more.
As a Registered Pharmacist with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP), the APCL - Pharmacy abides by applicable provincial and federal pieces of legislation and accompanying acts and regulations, and practices within the requirements of OCP, which includes OCP’s Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct, in their most current version.
The Centre for Addiction Mental Health is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital. CAMH combines clinical care, research, education, policy development and health promotion to help transform the lives of people affected by mental health and addiction issues. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. The candidate will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable and regulatory requirements.
Responsibilities
The APCL – Pharmacy is accountable for advancing pharmacy practice, teaching and education, along with service. This may be reflected in the following activities:
- Provide leadership and expertise in the provision of pharmaceutical care to optimize patient outcomes.
- Lead the development and implementation of CAMH-wide and/or department specific policies, procedures, and guidelines to improve safe and evidence-based medication practices.
- Provide on-site experiential training and mentorship to pharmacy residents and students (e.g., APPE, PharmD for Pharmacist students)
- Organize and participate in departmental education and professional development activities
- Advance the role of CAMH as a mental health and addictions practice leader, and the role of pharmacists in mental health and addictions treatment.
- Engage in leadership or clinical development opportunities provided by CAMH or through external conference, workshop or other professional activities.
- Participate in pharmacy or medication related organizational and departmental committees and working groups, including but not limited to Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Medication Safety, and others upon request of the Director, Pharmacy Services
- Provide clinical supervision to pharmacy staff and learners
Participate in evaluation of staff and learners as required
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You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all applicable standards and requirements. This position is located at 1001 Queen Street West.
Qualifications
- Entry to practice degree in Pharmacy from an accredited university
- Advanced clinical degree in pharmacy, research-based MSc or Masters in related field (eg. MHA, MPH) is required. A hospital pharmacy residency is considered an asset.
- Licensed as a pharmacist with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (in Part A of the Register)
- Three (3) years in hospital pharmacy experience
- Experience in teaching and assessment is preferred
- Well-developed critical appraisal, critical thinking skills and an approach to work that is detail oriented and analytical
- Demonstrates understanding of and experience in complex pharmacy environments (operational, clinical and administrative) utilizing an array of conceptual, analytical, problem-solving and strategic skills
- Comprehensive knowledge of pharmacy information systems and technologies
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to participate as an effective team member
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal including patient counseling and presentation skills
- Self-motivated and able to take initiative
- Sensitivity, skills and experience working with diverse workforce and communities
- Ability to work both independently and within a dynamic team environment
- Skills in searching for, and evaluating drug information from an evidence-based perspective to obtain and share vital information in a timely manner.
- Capable of maintaining information systems and records in the course of fulfilling duties
- Experience with Cerner system is preferred
Compensation & Benefits:
- Salary is competitive and based on experience, with a hiring range of $110,020.48 – $137,525.60 per year.
- Employees in this role may progress within the full pay range of $110,020.48– $165,030.72 per year
- CAMH’s Total Rewards : Includes participation in HOOPP defined benefit pension plan , flexible work arrangements, and ongoing professional development support.
This role allows professionals to apply their expertise in a mission-driven environment dedicated to public health outcomes
If you are interested in this position, please ensure that you apply before 5pm EST of the closing date. If your application is received past 5pm EST of the closing date, your application will not be accepted.
CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.
CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.
CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Thank you to all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you require accommodations during the application or recruitment process, please let us know.
