Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority seeks a Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist to provide comprehensive medication management within a primary care network. You will work with an inter-professional team to identify and resolve drug therapy problems and promote patient safety.

The role is part-time and involves travel between multiple sites, supporting quality improvement and patient-centered care in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Two years' recent patient care experience in a team-based primary care setting.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical pharmacy services to patients in the primary care network.
• Identify and resolve actual and potential drug therapy problems through comprehensive medication management.
• Collaborate with an inter-professional team to optimize patient care.
• Travel between multiple sites may be required; may involve use of a personal vehicle.

Job description

Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist - (234220)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

9:00-17:00, 10:00-18:00

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$54.49 - $68.10

Paid FTE

.68

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

48.75

Planned Start Date

Sep. 14 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

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

Situated within identified primary care network locales, this position provides clinical pharmacy services to patients of the primary care network. As a member of an inter-professional team this position works directly with patients to identify and resolve actual and potential drug therapy problems through provision of comprehensive medication management.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

• Licensed by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia; and
• Two (2) years recent related patient care experience in a team based primary care setting; and
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License

Skills And Abilities

• Assessment and Treatment: Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing patient assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Teaching: Ability to teach patients and others both one-on-one and in groups.
• Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
• Communication: Demonstrated 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.
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision making skills using a systems approach.
• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: Ability to promote patient-centred care that demonstrates care for and with patients and families, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, patient advocacy and social justice concerns.
• Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interprofessional team and collaborates across disciplines.
• Leadership: Promotes staff morale, engagement and empowerment. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovation, implementation of policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of patient care.
• Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Electronic Health/Medical Records and Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

This newly created pharmacist position offers a unique opportunity to help shape and grow pharmacy services within a UPCC. We are seeking a motivated, adaptable self-starter who thrives in a changing environment, demonstrates sound judgment, and can work independently while knowing when to elevate concerns and when to resolve issues autonomously. Success in this role requires initiative, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement within a team-based care model.