Clinical Pharmacist - (210531)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Victoria is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to provide essential pharmacy services. The role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and effective drug therapy management. Applicants should be licensed or eligible for licensing in British Columbia and possess strong clinical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with healthcare professionals and patients.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Completion of an Accredited Pharmacy Residency or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care.
• Report to the Pharmacy Site Coordinator or designate.

Skills

Drug Therapy Problem Identification

Clinical Decision Making

Team Collaboration

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Teaching Ability

Education

Accredited Pharmacy Residency

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. The commitment to continuous quality and safety improvement is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Site Coordinator or designate and under the supervision of the Site and/or Clinical Coordinator, the Clinical Pharmacist is responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care for the majority of the time.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience

Licensed by, or eligible for licensing by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Completion of an Accredited Pharmacy Residency or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to identify and resolve drug therapy problems.
• Ability to apply clinical knowledge and make sound decisions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, other health practitioners, as well as patients and their families.
• Effective communication skills in the employer's primary language, both verbally and in writing.
• Self-directedness, organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize workload and complete tasks accurately, precisely, and reliably.
• Ability to teach.
• Proficiency in operating related equipment and utilizing standard computerized office software applications.
• Physical and emotional capacity to perform the duties of the position.

For more details, see the full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD3083.pdf