CLINICAL PHARMACIST

Northern Health - BC; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Fort St. John is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to join their Pharmacy department. The ideal candidate will provide expert drug information and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to monitor and optimize medication use for patients. This role offers a variety of benefits including extended health, pension plans, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Loan forgiveness programs

Employer-paid training

Qualifications

• Registered Clinical Pharmacist with a passion for helping others.
• Ability to assess and recommend individualized treatments.
• Experience in monitoring drug prescribing and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy services to patients as part of an interprofessional team.
• Serve as the primary resource for drug information and expert advice.
• Monitor drug prescribing and ensure the safe use of medications.

Skills

Knowledge of drug information

Interprofessional teamwork

Patient assessment

Education

Registered Clinical Pharmacist accreditation

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy services to patients in Northern Health as part of an interprofessional team.


• Assess and recommend individualized treatments.


• Serve as the primary resource for drug information, education and expert advice to health care professionals.


• Monitor drug prescribing, distribution and therapy to ensure safe, effective, rational, legal, and economical use of drugs.


• Maintain workload records and statistics.

Shift/Hours

Schedule: 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

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.

• Endoscopy suite, 2 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.

What Northern Health has to offer

• 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 offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Application documents

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

International Applicants

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