CLINICAL PHARMACIST, STAFF, WEEKEND SUPERVISOR

Northern Health; Prince George; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks of vacation after one year

Job summary

Northern Health seeks a registered Pharmacist to support the Pharmacy department in the Prince George area. The role involves dispensing, medication safety, and collaboration with physicians and the health-care team at UHNBC.

The Staff Pharmacist / Weekend Supervisor will over see the dispensary, parenteral service area, and ward stock, ensuring efficient workflow and staff supervision. Weekend shifts are included.

Qualifications

• Current Pharmacist registration with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia and one year of recent hospital pharmacy experience.
• Experience supervising staff and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, patients and health-care team members.

Responsibilities

• Provides distribution pharmacy services by interpreting orders and ensuring accurate dispensing.
• Supervises the dispensary, parenteral service area, ward stock and other designated areas.
• Communicates with physicians, patients and health-care team for prescription clarification and problem resolution.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Staff supervision

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Pharmacist registration (BC)

Tools

Windows OS

Email

Word processing

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a registered Pharmacist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Pharmacy department.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of the Pharmacy Operations Lead, UHNBC, this position provides distribution pharmacy services by performing duties such as interpreting medication orders/prescriptions, assessing prescriptions for therapeutic suitability, and ensuring medications are efficiently and accurately dispensed and/or compounded and labelled and dispensing records are complete. Communicates with physicians, patients, and/or other health care team members for prescription clarification and problem resolution. Participates in the collection of data for medication use evaluation projects, implementation of dispensary-based medication safety initiatives, quality control activities, contributes to internal publications and participates in clinical drug trials in accordance with established standards and procedures. The Pharmacist works collaboratively with members of the health care team to identify and resolve drug therapy problems to achieve patient care outcomes. The Staff Pharmacist / Weekend Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the dispensary, parenteral service area, ward stock and other designated areas. Supervises designated pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants, optimizes utilization of staff and other resources through monitoring of workload, workflow, and performance efficiency. Provides feedback on shift activities to the Pharmacy Operations Lead.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:

Sat, Sun, stats (up to 4 per year, rotating), Days - 07:00 to 15:00, 07:30 to 15:30, 08:00 to 16:00

Qualfications

• Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia, plus one (1) year recent, relevant hospital pharmacy experience, including experience in teaching or supervising staff or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team, supervises responsibilities of others, and collaborates across disciplines.
• Promotes staff morale, engagement, and risk-taking. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovations, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff, and the members of the interdisciplinary team using, oral written and computer communication means. Demonstrated ability to effectively resolve conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem-solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills using a systems approach.
• Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.
• Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.
• Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e‑mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Where you will be working:

Facility:

Additional details about this facility’s programs and care environment can be found through University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC)

UHNBC is growing, with the new Acute Care Tower estimated to open in winter 2031. This major expansion will bring state‑of‑the‑art care to Northern BC. By joining our team in Prince George now, you’ll position yourself to work in one of the most advanced acute care environments in the province. To learn more, visit Let’s Talk UHNBC Acute Care Tower.

Community:

Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince George

More about Northern Health

Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community‑based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.

What Northern Health Has to Offer You!

Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:

• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.