Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Defined Practice Area

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Campbell River; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to enhance patient care through expert consultation and education. In this vital role, you will work within a collaborative team, applying advanced clinical knowledge to improve medication use and clinical pharmacy services. Your expertise will help shape training programs and ensure the highest standards of patient safety and quality care. This position not only offers a competitive salary but also a signing bonus for eligible candidates. Join a forward-thinking health authority dedicated to excellence in healthcare delivery.

Benefits

Signing bonus up to $20,000

Qualifications

• Licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Minimum of two years of clinical pharmacy practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Function as an expert practitioner, consultant, educator, and researcher.
• Provide consultation services and evaluate medication use initiatives.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy practice

Patient care

Curriculum development

Drug literature evaluation

Effective communication

Coaching and mentoring

Conflict resolution

Public relations

Organizational skills

Physical ability

Education

Post-baccalaureate PharmD

Year Two Pharmacy Residency

Clinical pharmacy practice experience

Job description

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist - Defined Practice Area - (212327)

Campbell River Hospital - Campbell River, BC V9W 3V1 CA (Primary)

Work Area: Multi-Site

Travel Requirement: No

Shift Start Time/End Time: 0800-1600

Days Off: Not specified

Vacancy Type: Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate): $53.31 - $66.63

Paid FTE: 1

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS: 75

Planned Start Date: Jun. 30 2025

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY): Dec. 30 2026

Pending Return of Incumbent: Yes

CRC required? Required for Professional Registration

Job Description: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Working within a collaborative, patient-centered, team environment, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist functions as an expert practitioner, consultant, educator, and researcher in a defined practice area. Provides consultation services to individuals and groups both within and outside the organization. Applies advanced clinical knowledge to assess, design, implement, and evaluate medication use initiatives, research, training programs, and the delivery of clinical pharmacy services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia. An accredited post-baccalaureate PharmD from a Canadian University or an accredited Year Two Pharmacy Residency PLUS a minimum of two (2) years of clinical pharmacy practice experience including one year experience related to the defined practice area OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency and achievement in clinical pharmacy practice.
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and ability in the care of patients within area of specialty.
• Ability to establish curricula and conduct performance evaluations for clinical rotations within assigned area.
• Ability to retrieve and evaluate drug literature to support the development of clinical care pathways and medication use evaluations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing with a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to coach, mentor, teach, demonstrate techniques and facilitate learning within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Ability to recognize and deal with emergent situations.
• Ability to organize work, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff, other health care providers, and community agencies.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to promote and foster good public relations.
• Ability to operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Additional Clauses: This position is eligible for up to a $20,000 signing bonus. Employees must meet eligibility criteria. Discuss your eligibility with a recruiter today!