Clinical Pharmacist

Interior Health; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Education opportunities

Vacation Entitlement

Health Benefits

Municipal Pension Plan

Shift Premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health in Kelowna, BC is seeking an experienced Clinical Pharmacist to join the Kelowna General Hospital Pharmacy Team. You will deliver clinical pharmacy services in acute and residential care, assess treatments, and act as the primary drug information resource.

Work with a multidisciplinary team to monitor therapy, ensure safe and economical use of medications, document findings, and support physicians and nurses with evidence-based recommendations.

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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical pharmacy services in acute care and residential care settings.
• Monitor drug prescribing, distribution, and therapy to ensure safe, effective, and economical use; provide expert advice to healthcare professionals.

Education

Pharmacist license – College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

ACPR1 residency certificate

3+ years clinical pharmacy experience or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

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 will 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 Casual opportunity. Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

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.

Come join our team and see why we’re 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?

Qualfications

• 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.