Clinical Pharmacist

Interior Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Clinical Pharmacist, where your expertise will directly impact patient care. This permanent full-time role offers a dynamic environment, allowing you to deliver exceptional clinical pharmacy services while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. With a focus on patient-centered care, you'll assess drug therapies, provide vital drug information, and ensure compliance with legal standards. Enjoy a fulfilling career in a vibrant community that values work-life balance and offers extensive benefits. If you're passionate about pharmacy and making a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer Paid Training/Education

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive Wages

Qualifications

• Current registration as a pharmacist in British Columbia.
• Completion of an Accredited Pharmacy Residency program or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional clinical pharmacy services in acute and residential care.
• Monitor drug prescribing and ensure safe, effective use of medications.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Patient-Centered Care

Drug Information Resource

Medication Order Interpretation

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Accredited Canadian Pharmacy Residency

Advanced Education Courses

Tools

Computerized Health Records

Job description

Position Summary
Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Clinical Pharmacist to join our Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital Pharmacy Team in Trail, BC. If Pharmacy is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today!

Who We Are
Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

What We Offer
We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career:
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

About the Job
As a pivotal member of our multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Pharmacist delivers exceptional clinical pharmacy services in both acute care and residential care settings. Your role involves personalized treatment assessments, serving as the primary drug information resource, and offering expert advice to healthcare professionals. You'll meticulously monitor drug prescribing, distribution, and therapy to ensure their safe, effective, and economical use.

Embracing a patient-centered approach, you'll oversee ongoing drug therapy, assessing factors like effectiveness, compliance, adverse reactions, and interactions. Your responsibilities include maintaining accurate workload records, communicating vital findings and recommendations to the healthcare team, and ensuring meticulous documentation in patient health records or computerized systems. Additionally, you'll interpret medication orders, input them into the database, and dispense prescriptions in strict adherence to legal, professional, and departmental standards. Join us in making a difference in patient care through your expertise and commitment to excellence.

This is a Permanent Full Time (1.00) opportunity, working rotating day shift.

About this Location
Set along the Columbia River in the West Kootenays, Trail is a vibrant town offering easy access to both outdoor recreation and rich local culture. In the warmer months, residents and visitors enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and fishing, while winter brings skiing, snowshoeing, and other snow activities.

With its lively downtown, strong sense of community, and a variety of local businesses and cultural events, Trail offers a well-rounded lifestyle for everyone. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or someone who enjoys small-town charm, Trail is the perfect place to call home.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers as well as one of B.C’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!

Qualfications
• Current registration as a pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia;
• Certification of completion of an Accredited Canadian Pharmacy Residency program (ACPR1); OR
• A combination of at least one year of full time equivalent (FTE) recent relevant clinical pharmacy experience and recognized advanced education courses; OR
• A combination of at least 3 years of full time equivalent (FTE) recent relevant clinical pharmacy experience and an equivalent combination of training, knowledge and experience;
• Active membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists is encouraged.