Pharmacist

Interior Health; Nelson; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Training opportunities

Vacation entitlement

Health benefits

Pension plan

Shift premiums

Competitive wages

Job summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Department at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson, BC. You will interpret medication orders, assess therapeutic suitability, and ensure medications are dispensed, compounded, and labeled accurately while collaborating with the care team.

This is a permanent full-time position with rotating day shifts. Recruitment incentives up to $20,000 and relocation assistance may apply.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Active membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medication orders and prescriptions.
• Assess therapeutic suitability and safety of therapies.
• Ensure medications are dispensed, compounded, and labeled accurately.
• Communicate with healthcare professionals and patients to resolve prescription issues.
• Provide instructions on medication use and participate in medication safety initiatives.
• Adhere to legal, professional, and departmental standards.

Skills

Pharmacist registration BC

Communication with healthcare teams

Job description

Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Pharmacist to join our Pharmacy Department at Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson, BC. If Pharmacy is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

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.

What We Offer

• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Shift Premiums
• Competitive wages

About the Job

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.

This is a Permanent Full Time (1.0) opportunity.

Shifts of work will be scheduled rotating day shifts.

This position will provide coverage to Kootenay Lake Hospital in Nelson and Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital in Trail

About this Location

Nestled in the Selkirk Mountains along the shores of Kootenay Lake, Nelson is a lively, artistic community known for its rich culture and breathtaking scenery. With a historic downtown filled with unique boutiques, galleries, and cafes, Nelson offers a blend of small-town charm and big-city creativity. The surrounding mountains and lake offer endless outdoor recreation, from skiing and snowboarding in the winter to hiking, biking, and kayaking in the summer.

Known for its vibrant arts scene and commitment to sustainability, Nelson is a welcoming town that attracts artists, outdoor enthusiasts, and families alike. With a focus on community and creativity, it’s a place where nature, art, and culture come together for an exceptional lifestyle.

Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive and/or be eligible for relocation allowance.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top 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?

Qualfications

• Current registration as a Pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia; and
• Active membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists is encouraged.