CLINICAL PHARMACIST

Northern Health Authority; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in British Columbia is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join their Pharmacy department. This role involves providing comprehensive pharmacy services, assessing patient needs, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal drug therapy. The ideal candidate will have a Baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy and a passion for patient care. Northern Health offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental

Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Spectacular outdoor activities

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Current licensure with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia required.
• Active membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists encouraged.
• At least one year of hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy services to patients and assess individualized treatments.
• Act as a primary resource for drug information and education.
• Monitor drug prescribing and distribution for safe use.

Skills

Assessment and Treatment

Teaching

Knowledge Integration

Communication

Critical Thinking

Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice

Management

Leadership

Teamwork

Equipment

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy

Completion of a Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program

Tools

Cerner

Windows-based programs

Data analysis tools

Email

Job description

Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a Pharmacist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Pharmacy department.

In accordance with the 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 healthcare professionals. Monitors drug prescribing, drug distribution, and drug therapy to ensure safe, effective, rational, legal, and economical use of drugs. Maintains workload records and statistics.

Shift Rotation / Hours of work : Monday to Friday / Days - 07:30 to 15:30, 08:00 to 16:00. Rotation will change to include weekend shifts.

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital is the largest hospital in northwest BC with 27 acute care beds. They offer emergency services, ultrasound, CT scans, surgery, extended care, pediatrics, radiology, and obstetrics. Additional services include diabetes education, health heart and rehabilitation, podiatry, orthopedics, and other visiting specialists.

Prince Rupert is a coastal port city with a population of 12,220 (2021). It is nestled into a mountain and surrounded by the Great Bear Rainforest. Visitors can see rare wildlife, explore rugged landscapes, and experience world-class fishing adventures. More information can be found on the local tourism website, known as the halibut capital of the world.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• 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.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy and current licensure with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Completion of a Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program or a combination of at least one year of hospital experience and advanced education courses. Active membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists is encouraged.

Skills and Abilities :

• Assessment and Treatment: Ability to complete patient assessments through appropriate technical, therapeutic, and safety interventions.
• Teaching: Ability to educate patients and colleagues both one-on-one and in groups.
• Knowledge Integration: Use of current research and best practices to support decisions.
• Communication: Effective communication with patients, families, medical staff, and the interdisciplinary team, including conflict resolution skills.
• Critical Thinking: Ability to analyze data, problem-solve, and make decisions using a systems approach.
• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: Promote patient-centered care, cultural sensitivity, advocacy, and social justice.
• Management: Organize work, set objectives, prioritize, and collaborate across disciplines.
• Leadership: Foster team morale, engagement, and innovation.
• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively within a team to provide excellent patient care.
• Equipment: Proficiency with Cerner, Windows-based programs, data analysis tools, email, and related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 sq km, serving over 300,000 people across numerous communities and First Nation’s communities in Northern BC. Employing over 7,000 staff, we provide a wide range of health services including hospitals, long-term care, public health, and specialized clinics.

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Pharmacist • Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada