Who We Are
London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada's largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support the wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children's Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.
Posting Period
Open: September 11, 2025
Deadline: September 24, 2025
Non-Union
Department Name
Pharmacist - Inpatient Pharmacy Operations - Antimicrobial Stewardship/Infectious Diseases
At London Health Sciences Centre, the Pharmacist is responsible for the safe and effective use of medications for admitted patients. In meeting this responsibility, the Pharmacist reviews and monitors drug therapy; interacts with patients, physicians, nurses and other allied health professionals to resolve drug related problems; and counsels and educates patients regarding drug therapy. Pharmacists also participate in the training and preceptorship of undergraduate and resident Pharmacist students; and may be an active participant in medication-based committee work.
As a core member of the Antimicrobial Stewardship team, the Pharmacist will optimize antimicrobial use through a variety of initiatives including, but not limited to, prospective audit and feedback rounds, developing clinical guidelines for prophylaxis and post-diagnosis treatment, retrospective targeted drug use evaluations, data analysis of compliance to existing initiatives, and policy work as a core member of the Antimicrobial Medication Committee. They will be highly engaged in staff education, including preceptorship and mentorship to pharmacy students and residents, providing education sessions to pharmacy and medical residents, and organizing and presenting at regional monthly stewardship rounds. They will endeavor to reduce the risk of antimicrobial-related complications such as multidrug-resistant organisms and C difficile infections and drug cost at an institution level.
As part of the Infectious Diseases team, the Pharmacist will optimize pharmaceutical care for patients consulted on by the Adult Infectious Diseases service. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: rounding with the team and monitoring patients, providing clinical recommendations such as optimizing drug choice, dose, and route based on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles, facilitating drug access during points of transition of care by leveraging resources such as the provincial EAP (Exceptional Access Program) and federal SAP (Special Access Program) programs, and providing patient and healthcare provider education on drug-related matters. They are expected to assist other pharmacists and committees as needed with antimicrobial-related items and will aim to reduce antimicrobial-related complications and cost at a patient level.
Clinical assignments may change based on operational needs, at the discretion of the pharmacy manager.
Temporary Full-Time
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (guarantee of hours)
Duration: up to 18 months
Rate of Pay: $52.16 per hour - $65.20 per hour
Qualifications
- Baccalaureate Degree or Doctorate Degree (PharmD) in Pharmacy
- Registered as an A Pharmacist with the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP)
- Professional Liability Insurance as prescribed by the OCP
- Hospital Pharmacy Residency certificate (Accredited Canadian Pharmacy Residency: ACPR) preferred
- Up to one (1) year of recent, related experience
- One (1) year of recent, related experience preferred
- Experience in antimicrobial stewardship or infectious diseases preferred
- Proficiency in OCP Standards of Practice for Pharmacists
- Proficiency in Cerner PharmNet and Powerchart System
- Proficiency in Kroll Pharmacy Computer System
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of applications
- Proficiency in Powerchart Oncology (Oncology Only)
- Proficiency in Applicable Standards of Practice
- Proficiency in NAPRA Professional Competencies
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
- Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's vision, purpose and values
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis
Has your experience been obtained through alternative pathways? LHSC acknowledges that skills, education and lived experience come in many forms and may have been developed differently from those listed in the job posting. Although LHSC has discretion in determining whether a candidate meets the qualifications and licensing requirements, we welcome applications from those with different experiences who may not meet every requirement listed. Tell us your story and apply today with your resume!
Immunization Requirements:
Before beginning employment at LHSC, all new hires must provide documentation related to LHSC's Health Review requirements. For more information and a detailed list of requirements, please visit Health Review Requirements | LHSC.
Teaching, Learning and Research
LHSC Centre is proudly one of Canadas largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place where they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 2,900 Nursing, Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.
We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca.
As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.
Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 6 months.
Please be advised, if you are seeking employment on a temporary work or study permit, we recommend reviewing permit restrictions as it applies to healthcare organizations in Canada. As per the Government of Canada, LHSC is considered a hospital/healthcare organization, even if an employee is functioning in a non-patient facing role. Individuals on a work or study permit seeking employment in this sector may be required to complete additional steps in the process, including but not limited to a medical exam, which may also apply to employees looking to renew their work or study permits. It is the employees accountability to ensure they are adhering to their specific permit restrictions, and we encourage all candidates and LHSC employees to be proactive and review restrictions as soon as possible as it could be a lengthy process.
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