Clinical Pharmacist

Kitimat; Canada; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health

Dental

Municipal pension plan

Vacation

Moving expenses assistance

Employee referral program

Training & leadership development

Outdoor activities

Loan forgiveness

Job summary

Kitimat General Hospital and Health Centre in Kitimat, BC is seeking a registered Clinical Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmacy services to patients within Northern Health. You will work as part of an interprofessional team to assess and recommend individualized treatments, acting as the primary resource for drug information and education for health care professionals.

The role emphasizes monitoring prescribing and distribution to ensure safe, effective, rational and economic use of

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with BC College of Pharmacists and eligible for hospital practice.
• Hospital Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience preferred.
• Active membership in professional pharmacy bodies encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy services and patient medication therapies.
• Assess and recommend individualized treatments for patients.
• Act as primary drug information resource for healthcare teams.
• Monitor prescribing, distribution and therapy for safety and efficacy.
• Maintain workload records and statistics.

Skills

Assessment & treatment

Teaching

Knowledge integration

Communication

Critical thinking

Patient-centered care

Teamwork

Leadership

Data analysis

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy

Licensure with College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

Hospital Pharmacy Residency or equivalent experience

Tools

Cerner

Windows-based programs

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a registered Clinical Pharmacist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Pharmacy department.

In accordance with established vision and values of the organization, this position provides pharmacy services to patients in Northern Health. As a member of an interprofessional team, this position assesses and recommends individualized treatments. Acts as the primary resource for drug information, education and provides expert advice to health care professionals. Monitors drug prescribing, drug distribution and drug therapy to ensure safe, effective, rational, legal and economic use of drugs. Maintains workload records and statistics.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00. Weekend shifts are possible on a rotation basis.

Qualfications

• Baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy and current licensure with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Completion of a Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program or a combination of at least one year of hospital experience and advanced education courses. Active membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists is encouraged.

Skills and Abilities:

• Assessment and Treatment: Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Teaching: Ability to teach patients and others both one-on-one and in groups.
• Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, the public, medical staff and members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written, computer communication means. Ability to effectively apply conflict resolution skills.
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision making skills using a systems approach.
• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: Ability to promote patient-centred care that demonstrates care for and with patients and families, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, patient advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interprofessional team and collaborates across disciplines.
• Leadership: Promotes staff morale, engagement and empowerment. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovation, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of patient care.
• Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Cerner and Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Where you will be working:

Facility:

Additional details about this facility's programs and care environment can be found through Kitimat General Hospital and Health Centre

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Kitimat

Kitimat

Kitimat is excited to introduce a new Healthcare Recruitment and Retention Incentive offered through the District of Kitimat's municipal office. This initiative is designed to support and attract healthcare professionals who want to build their careers in a vibrant, welcoming community. Discover everything this incentive has to offer by visiting their information page: Healthcare Recruitment and Retention Incentives

More about Northern Health

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person-centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here's what we provide:

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.