Clinical Pharmacist

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

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to enhance patient care at their Royal Inland Hospital Pharmacy Team. This dynamic role involves delivering exceptional pharmacy services, monitoring drug therapy, and providing expert advice to healthcare professionals. The position offers a supportive work environment focused on well-being and work-life balance, along with generous benefits and career growth opportunities. Join a team committed to excellence and make a difference in the health of the community while enjoying the vibrant lifestyle in Kamloops, a city known for its outdoor adventures and lively culture.

Benefits

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer Paid Training

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive Wages

Qualifications

• Current registration as a pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Certification of completion of an Accredited Canadian Pharmacy Residency program.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy Expertise

Patient-Centered Care

Drug Information Resource

Medication Order Interpretation

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Accredited Canadian Pharmacy Residency

Advanced Education Courses

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Clinical Pharmacist to join our Royal Inland Hospital Pharmacy Team in Kamloops, 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 are 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

• 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 Relief Full Time (1.00) opportunity, working rotating day and evening shifts.

About this Location

Kamloops is where big skies, rugged landscapes, and city life come together. This vibrant city is an outdoor lover's dream, with skiing at Sun Peaks in winter and hiking, biking, and golf in the warmer months.

The community’s downtown is full of life, from local eateries and unique shops to colorful street art and lively festivals. Whether you want to explore a market, sample local wines or catch a performance, there’s something for everyone in Kamloops.

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!

Qualifications

• 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.