Clinical Pharmacist - BC Cancer Kelowna

Clinical Pharmacist
BC Cancer
Kelowna, BC

BC Cancer Clinical Pharmacists are an integral part of the multidisciplinary teams who support the treatment and care of people with cancer from across British Columbia. This incredibly rewarding area of pharmacy offers a balance of direct patient care, consulting with pharmacists within the provincial network, and collaborative care planning. Approaches to care within BC Cancer include drug therapy and use of alternative and complementary treatments.

BC Cancer is a global leader in clinical care and research. Our Regional Cancer Centres offer meaningful work within diverse and forward-thinking teams, with locations in Victoria, Vancouver, Surrey, Abbotsford, Kelowna, and Prince George.

Responsibilities:

• Provide individualization of drug therapy to patients through methods such as receiving patient charts, assessing clinical response through patient contact and collaboration with other health care providers, and creating an individualized therapeutic plan.
• Interact with patients and the health care team to ensure appropriate medication therapy and to develop therapeutic plans through methods such as developing discharge plans for inpatients and medication calendars for outpatients.
• Prepare and dispense medications and other pharmaceutical supplies to ensure appropriate medication therapy and compliance with relevant legislation.
• Provide verbal and written drug information to physicians, nurses, and other health care professionals within the Agency and to patients through individualized counselling.
• Assist with the provision and/or financial support of non-BCCA benefit medications required to optimize the therapeutic plan.
• Provide instruction and/or supervision of pharmacy students and/or pharmacy residents through mentoring.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy with current registration as a Licensed Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Completion of a Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program and one (1) year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within BC Cancer contexts.

Core Competencies:

• Understanding of Indigenous-specific racism and broader systemic racism within the colonial health care structure.
• Awareness of social, economic, political, and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples.

Skills:

• Knowledge and competency in aseptic techniques and safe handling of cytotoxic drugs.
• Ability to organize work and work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Commitment to personal learning related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression.

What we bring:

• Access to professional development opportunities through in-house training programs.
• Comprehensive benefits package including a municipal pension plan.
• Annual statutory holidays and generous vacation entitlement.
• Remote work friendly employer with flexible work options.
• Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (Until October 17, 2025)
Wage: $51.37 - $64.19 per hour.
Location: 399 Royal Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 5L3
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday; various shifts.
Requisition Number: 182692E

What we do:
BC Cancer provides comprehensive cancer control for the people of British Columbia.
PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in hiring and employment practices.