CLINICAL PHARMACIST

Northern Health - BC; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Fort St. John is looking for a dedicated Clinical Pharmacist to provide comprehensive pharmacy services. You will assess and recommend treatments, ensuring the safe and effective use of medications. Join a dynamic team in a reputable health facility that values quality care and offers excellent benefits, including vacation and financial support for relocation. Experience an energetic community with a broad range of outdoor activities and a rich cultural life.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training

Qualifications

• Registered Clinical Pharmacist with knowledge in treatments and drug prescribing.
• Experience in assessing and recommending individualized treatments.
• Skills in monitoring drug therapy and ensuring safe medication use.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy services to patients in Northern Health.
• Act as a resource for drug information and education.
• Monitor drug prescribing and distribution.

Skills

Passion for helping others

Knowledge in pharmacy

Drug information expertise

Education

Registered Pharmacist

Job description

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? 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 - 07:30 to 15:30. Position may be part of a future weekend rotation.

About

Fort St. John Hospital and Health Centre has 44 Acute Care beds and 124 residential beds and is equipped to handle 22,000 ER visits per year. Some more highlights about the hospital:

• Endoscopy suite, 2 state-of-the-art operating rooms, plus a procedure room
• Ambulatory clinics including Cancer and Hemodialysis
• Medical and Surgical inpatient rooms (40 beds)
• 3 Intensive care units
• Minor surgeries
• 7 single Maternity rooms for Labour, Delivery, and Post-Partum Fort St. John also has the Health Unit and Primary Care Clinic which serve the community.

Fort St. John is known as “The Energetic City,” which reflects the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture. Overlooking the Peace River, the town of Fort St John is located above the Peace River Valley and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The population of Fort St. John is over 21,400 but it services an area of approximately 70,000. The community is the hub of the Northeast with a cultural centre and library, theatre, and art space. There are seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and one secondary school. There is also a Northern Lights College campus. Check out Fort St. John for more information on what this energetic community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Important Note

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples May Include

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

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