Clinical Pharmacist - (219801)

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

Job summary

A health authority in British Columbia seeks a Clinical Pharmacist responsible for providing clinical pharmacy services and pharmaceutical care. Applicants should have an Accredited Pharmacy Residency and be licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. Strong communication skills, independent work abilities, and effective relationship management are essential. This position emphasizes patient safety and quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible for licensing by the College of Pharmacists.
• Completion of an Accredited Pharmacy Residency or equivalent education.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Identify and resolve drug therapy problems

Clinical knowledge application

Independent work

Effective communication

Self-directed organization

Teaching ability

Equipment operation

Education

Accredited Pharmacy Residency

Licensing by College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

Job description

Overview

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety 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 a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, other health practitioners, as well as patients and family members.
• Ability to communicate effectively in the Employer's primary language of business both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to be self-directed, to organize and prioritize workload and to complete tasks with accuracy, precision and dependability.
• Ability to teach.
• Ability to operate related equipment, including utilizing a variety of standard computerized office software applications.
• Ability to physically and emotionally carry out the duties of the position.