Clinical Pharmacist

Northern Health; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Prince Rupert is seeking a registered Pharmacist to provide exemplary services to patients. The role involves assessing treatments, advising healthcare professionals, and ensuring safe drug use. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Pharmacy, relevant licensure, and experience. Northern Health offers comprehensive benefits, including relocation support and training opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive health/dental benefits

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employer-paid training and development

Outdoor activities and short commutes

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with current licensure in British Columbia.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy or completion of residency program.
• Membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy services to patients and healthcare professionals.
• Assess and recommend individualized treatments as part of a team.
• Monitor drug prescribing and distribution for safety and effectiveness.

Skills

Patient assessment and interventions

Patient and colleague education

Knowledge integration from research

Effective communication

Critical thinking

Promoting patient-centered care

Management and organization

Leadership skills

Team collaboration

Operating medical equipment

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy

Current licensure with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

Completion of a Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program

Tools

Cerner

Windows

Job description

Position Summary

**Financial support for moving expenses is available for this position**

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered 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 economic use of drugs. Maintains workload records and statistics.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, 08:00 to 16:00

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital is a 24-bed facility that sees an average of 22,000 ER visits per year. It is a fully equipped facility with Medical Imaging, Laboratory, ICU, ER, and Maternity. Services include:

• Acute Care
• Internal medicine
• Ultrasound
• CT scans
• Surgery
• Emergency department
• Extended care
• Pediatrics
• Radiology
• Obstetrics
• Gynecology

Additional services such as Diabetes Education, Healthy Heart and Rehabilitation, Podiatry, Orthopedics, and other visiting specialists.

Prince Rupert is a marine-based port city with wilderness exploration and wildlife viewing experiences on northwest BC's Pacific Coast. It's a popular stop on Alaskan cruises. Located 721 km west of Prince George on Highway 16, it is the transportation hub of British Columbia's North Coast, home to 13,500 people. The area is ideal for exploring and discovering the history and customs of local First Nations people. Prince Rupert is recognized as one of the world's largest ports, with ongoing port expansion creating economic opportunities. More about Prince Rupert, 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 employees. Casuals can opt to pay for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation after 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
• Outdoor activities and short commutes in BC
• Loan Forgiveness Programs through Federal and BC Government for eligible professions

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application, upload:

• Registration number (if regulated)
• Supporting documents for education/qualifications such as certificates, diplomas, transcripts
• Cover letter and resume (recommended)

Qualifications

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

Skills and Abilities

• Assessment and Treatment: Ability to perform patient assessments and interventions.
• Teaching: Capable of educating patients and colleagues.
• Knowledge Integration: Use current research to inform practice.
• Communication: Effectively communicate with diverse groups and resolve conflicts.
• Critical Thinking: Analyze data and make decisions systematically.
• Human Caring and Relationship Practice: Promote patient-centered care respecting diversity.
• Management: Organize work, prioritize, and collaborate.
• Leadership: Foster team morale, promote change, and develop others.
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with others.
• Equipment: Proficient with Cerner, Windows, and related tools; operate necessary equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Who we are

Northern Health serves over 600,000 sq km, providing hospital and community health services to 300,000 people across numerous communities. Employing over 7,000 staff, we offer diverse career opportunities in hospitals, long-term care, public health, and specialized services.