Clinical Pharmacist

Northern Health; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join their Pharmacy department in Prince Rupert. This role involves providing comprehensive pharmacy services, assessing patient needs, and ensuring safe drug use. The ideal candidate will have a strong educational background in pharmacy and a passion for patient care. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental

Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Spectacular outdoor activities

Loan Forgiveness Programs

Qualifications

• Current licensure with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia is required.
• Active membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide pharmacy services to patients and recommend individualized treatments.
• Act as a primary resource for drug information and education.
• Monitor drug prescribing and ensure safe drug use.

Skills

Assessment and Treatment

Teaching

Knowledge Integration

Communication

Critical Thinking

Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice

Management

Leadership

Teamwork

Equipment

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy

Completion of a Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program

Tools

Cerner

Windows

Job description

Position Summary

Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a Pharmacist looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Pharmacy department.

In accordance with the established vision and values of the organization, this position provides pharmacy services to patients in Northern Health. As a member of an interprofessional team, this position assesses and recommends individualized treatments. Acts as the primary resource for drug information, education, and provides expert advice to health care professionals. Monitors drug prescribing, drug distribution, and drug therapy to ensure safe, effective, rational, legal, and economic use of drugs. Maintains workload records and statistics.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday / Days - 07:30 to 15:30, 08:00 to 16:00. Rotation will change to include weekend shifts.

Prince Rupert Regional Hospital is the largest hospital in northwest BC with 27 acute care beds. They offer emergency services, ultrasound, CT scans, surgery, extended care, pediatrics, radiology, and obstetrics. Additional services include diabetes education, health heart and rehabilitation, podiatry, orthopedics, and other visiting specialists.

Prince Rupert is a coastal port city with a population of 12,220 (2021). It is nestled into a mountain and surrounded by the Great Bear Rainforest. Visitors can see rare wildlife, explore rugged landscapes, and experience world-class fishing adventures. More information can be found about Prince Rupert, known as the halibut capital of the world.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Pharmacy and current licensure with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Completion of a Hospital Pharmacy Residency Program or a combination of at least one year of hospital experience and advanced education courses.
• Active membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists is encouraged.

Skills and Abilities:

• Assessment and Treatment: Ability to complete patient assessments through appropriate interventions.
• Teaching: Ability to educate patients and others individually and in groups.
• Knowledge Integration: Support professional practice decisions with current research evidence.
• Communication: Effective communication with patients, families, staff, and team members; conflict resolution skills.
• Critical Thinking: Data evaluation and problem-solving skills using a systems approach.
• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: Promote patient-centered care, cultural sensitivity, advocacy, and social justice.
• Management: Organize work, set objectives, prioritize, and collaborate across disciplines.
• Leadership: Promote morale, engagement, and professional development.
• Teamwork: Foster teamwork and commitment to patient care excellence.
• Equipment: Proficiency with Cerner, Windows, data analysis, email, and related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, serving over 300,000 people across numerous communities and 55 First Nation's communities. With over 7,000 staff, we provide hospital and community health services with a wide range of career opportunities.