Pharmacist

Interior Health Authority; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a leading healthcare provider in Kelowna, where you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional pharmacy services. As a Casual Pharmacist, you'll interpret medication orders, ensure accurate dispensing, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance patient care. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a vibrant community surrounded by stunning landscapes and recreational activities. Embrace a career that not only challenges you professionally but also allows you to enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle in one of Canada's most beautiful regions. Apply today and be part of a team that values diversity, innovation, and well-being!

Benefits

Career Growth Opportunities

Extensive Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Culturally Diverse Workplace

Qualifications

• Must have a Pharmacy Degree and experience in medication dispensing.
• Strong communication skills to interact with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders and ensure accurate dispensing.
• Communicate with healthcare professionals to resolve prescription issues.

Skills

Pharmacy Services

Medication Dispensing

Clinical Drug Trials

Communication Skills

Education

Pharmacy Degree

Tools

State-of-the-art Pharmacy Equipment

Job description

Interior Health is seeking a dedicated Casual Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Team at Kelowna General Hospital. Shift types include rotating day, evening and night shifts.

Casual Employees are not guaranteed hours of work and shifts can range from 0-37.5 hours per week on an as-needed basis.

What Will You Work On?

Pharmacists are at the forefront of healthcare, providing essential pharmacy services. Duties include interpreting medication orders and prescriptions, assessing therapeutic suitability, and ensuring medications are efficiently and accurately dispensed, compounded, and labeled.

You will communicate with healthcare professionals and patients to resolve prescription issues, offer instructions on medication use, and participate in medication use evaluations, safety initiatives, quality control activities, and clinical drug trials. You will also ensure all activities comply with legal, professional, and departmental standards.

How Will You Create Impact?

Embark on a journey with us as we redefine clinical pharmacy practice across Interior Health through innovation, progression, and unwavering dedication. Joining our IH team isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to challenge yourself professionally while relishing the vibrant community surrounding you.

Who We Are

Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work-life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

About This Location:

KGH is our biggest hospital and most diverse pharmacy. KGH Pharmacy has a dedicated team who collaborate with departments throughout the hospital and sites across our region, to deliver innovative pharmacy services utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and technology.

The vibrant city of Kelowna offers so much to enjoy! Vineyards, orchards, golfing, hundreds of hiking and biking trails, amazing beaches and a diverse arts and culture scene situated on stunning Okanagan Lake and not forgetting multiple winter resorts right on our doorstep. Live, work and play where others only vacation.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!