CLINICAL PHARMACIST

Northern Health - BC; Prince George; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Canada is seeking a passionate Clinical Pharmacist to join their Pharmacy department. The role involves providing essential pharmacy services, monitoring drug therapy, and supporting an interprofessional team. Ideal candidates should possess a deep knowledge of pharmacy practices and a commitment to patient care, alongside relevant qualifications. This position also offers competitive benefits and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training opportunities

Access to outdoor activities

Qualifications

• Passion for helping others in a clinical setting.
• Ability to work as part of an interprofessional team.
• Capable of assessing and recommending treatments.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy services to patients within Northern Health.
• Monitor drug prescribing and distribution for safety and efficacy.
• Educate healthcare professionals on drug information.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Patient care

Drug information expertise

Communication skills

Education

Registered Clinical Pharmacist

Job description

Overview

Are you a registered Clinical Pharmacist with a real passion for helping others? Join our Pharmacy department to bring your knowledge, skills and abilities to a dynamic environment.

In accordance with the organization’s vision and values, this position provides pharmacy services to patients in Northern Health. As a member of an interprofessional team, the pharmacist assesses and recommends individualized treatments, serves as the primary resource for drug information, education and expert advice to health care professionals, and monitors drug prescribing, distribution and therapy to ensure safe, effective, rational, legal and economic use of drugs. Maintains workload records and statistics.

Shift Rotation / Hours

Tuesday to Saturday, Days – 07:00 to 15:00, 08:00 to 16:00, 10:00 to 18:00. Rotation will include some statistics work (approximately 2 per year).

About University Hospital Of Northern BC (UHNBC)

UHNBC is the largest acute care facility within the Northern Health Region and a hub for specialized health services. It is also a teaching hospital.

• Provides undergraduate physician training through the Northern Medical Program, run by the University of British Columbia and University of Northern British Columbia
• Hosts residents in UBC’s Family Practice Residency Program
• Is a key clinical education site for nursing and many health sciences students at UNBC, the College of New Caledonia, BCIT and other institutions

Facilities and Expansion

• UHNBC has benefited from nearly $100 million in expansions, renovations and new equipment since 2001
• Expanded emergency room and updated ICU; state-of-the-art maternal-child care centre (including a single room neonatal ICU)
• Facilities to accommodate undergraduate physician training; MRI unit

UHNBC is also home to a cancer centre for Northern BC, featuring a wide range of cancer treatments including radiation therapy. The university hospital is growing, with a new Acute Care Tower opening in winter 2031. This expansion aims to bring state-of-the-art care to Northern BC.

Prince George

Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia, serving a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification create opportunities for investors, employers and employees. It offers affordable housing, competitive wages and a high standard of living in BC’s beautiful region. The city is the fourth largest in British Columbia with about 82,300 residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000.

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 may have an option to pay for benefits
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Access to outdoor activities and favorable commutes
• Loan forgiveness programs offered through Federal and BC Government for eligible professions

How to Apply / 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; transcripts from high school/college/university. It is recommended to provide a cover letter and resume.

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