Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist

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

Job summary

A regional health authority in Canada is seeking a dedicated pharmacist to provide clinical pharmacy services in a primary care network. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive medication management for patients. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of patient care experience and relevant BC pharmacist registration. Exceptional communication and problem-solving skills are essential. This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employer-paid training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent, related patient care experience in a team-based primary care setting.
• Valid Class 5 drivers' licence and access to a personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services to patients in the primary care network.
• Work with interdisciplinary teams to resolve drug therapy problems.

Skills

Patient assessments

Communication effectiveness

Clinical and diagnostic reasoning

Conflict resolution

Time management

Education

Current registration with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

Job description

Position Summary

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you 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 Primary Care department.

In accordance with established mission, vision, values and strategic priorities of the Northern Health and reporting to the Pharmacy Operations Lead, Primary and Long-Term Care, this position provides clinical pharmacy services to patients of the primary care network. As a member of an interprofessional team this position works directly with patients to identify and resolve actual and potential drug therapy problems through provision of comprehensive medication management.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work

Days, 08:30 to 16:30 (Rotating)

Location

Northern Haida Gwaii Hospital and Health Centre provides medical service to Old Masset, Port Clements and surrounding areas. The hospital and health centre has 4 Acute Care beds, 1 Palliative Care bed, 4 Long-term Care beds and a 4 unit assisted living complex. Some services provided at the hospital include:

• Emergency
• Laboratory
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Pharmacy
• Chronic Disease Management
• Physiotherapy
• Speech and Language therapy
• Mental Health and Substance Use service
• Home and Community Care and Home Support services
• Visiting specialists in Pediatrics, Orthopaedics, ENT, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Respirology, Rheumatology, Urology and Ophthalmology
• Video conferencing capabilities with specialists or physicians in other areas

Public Health provides many services to the community, including:

• Harm reduction services
• TB testing
• Prenatal services with pregnancy registry
• Kindergarten screening and school immunizations
• Birth control, pap tests, STI testing

About Masset

Masset is situated along the shoreline of Masset Sound on Haida Gwaii and is the largest village on the island. The community serves a larger rural area with a population of approximately 1,000 local residents and surrounding areas of about 2,300 including Tow Hill and Old Masset. Check out Masset, the place where the ocean meets the shore and the sunsets are breathtaking.

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

Important Note

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position
• Examples may include: program certificates or diplomas, transcripts
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia and a minimum 2 years recent, related patient care experience, ideally in a team based primary care setting or equivalent.
• A valid Class 5 drivers' licence and access to a personal vehicle for business related purposes.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Ability to teach patients and others both one-on-one and in groups.
• Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, the public, medical staff and members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written, computer communication means. Ability to effectively apply conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to integrate and evaluate data to problem-solve and make decisions effectively; applies the problem-solving process with critical thinking and a systems approach.
• Promotes patient-centred care with sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, patient advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities; manages time and resources; collaborates across disciplines.
• Promotes staff morale, engagement, and empowerment; supports change and professional development of self and others.
• Fosters teamwork and a commitment to excellence in patient care.
• Demonstrated computer skills including EHR, Windows-based programs, email and word processing; ability to operate related equipment in the practice area.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides health services for Northerners in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC. There are many career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and other offices providing specialized services.