Clinical Pharmacist

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 98,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Employer paid training/education

Generous Vacation Entitlement

Employer Paid Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health Authority in Kelowna, BC seeks an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join the Kelowna General Hospital Pharmacy Team. This permanent part-time role (0.82 FTE) offers rotating day, evening and night shifts in a dynamic, fast-paced hospital setting.

You will provide patient-centered clinical pharmacy services, monitor therapies, advise healthcare professionals, manage medication orders, and maintain accurate records in patient health systems while upholding professional standards

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered clinical pharmacy services in acute care and residential care settings.
• Monitor drug therapy, distribution, and prescribing to ensure safe, effective and economical use.
• Oversee ongoing drug therapy, assess effectiveness, adherence, adverse reactions and interactions.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to the healthcare team and document in patient records.
• Interpret medication orders, input into the pharmacy database, and dispense in accordance with regulations and standards.

Job description

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Clinical Pharmacist to join our Kelowna General Hospital Pharmacy Team in Kelowna, BC. If Pharmacy is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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

• 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 Part Time (0.82) opportunity, working rotating day, evening and night shift.

About this Location

Nestled in the heart of the Okanagan Valley, Kelowna is a bustling city known for its stunning lake views, vineyards, and year-round outdoor recreation. Whether you’re enjoying water activities on Okanagan Lake in the summer or skiing on nearby slopes in the winter, Kelowna offers something for every season.

The city boasts a thriving arts and cultural scene, world-class wineries, and a variety of local restaurants and shops. With its blend of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, and vibrant community, Kelowna is an ideal destination for those seeking a dynamic lifestyle with easy access to nature and amenities.

Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers!