Staff Pharmacist

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Duncan; On-site; CAD 74,000 - 94,000; Part time

Job summary

VIHA in Duncan, BC is seeking a Staff Pharmacist to support drug distribution, patient counseling and dosage adjustments across multiple sites.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Site Coordinator, you must be licensed or eligible with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia; strong organization and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Licensed by, or eligible for licensing by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the multidisciplinary health care team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal and professional working relationships with patients/clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Pharmacy Site Coordinator or designate, the Staff Pharmacist provides drug distribution, basic drug information, medication dosage adjustments and patient counseling.

Skills

Drug distribution

Patient counseling

Dosage adjustments

Communication

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Licensed by, or eligible for Licensing by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia

Job description

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

8:00-16:00 and as per operational needs

Days Off

As required

Vacancy Type

Casual

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$54.49 - $68.10

Paid FTE

N/A

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

N/A

Planned Start Date

Sep. 28 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.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Site Coordinator or designate, the Staff Pharmacist provides drug distribution, basic drug information, medication dosage adjustments and patient counseling.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Licensed by, or eligible for Licensing by the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of the multidisciplinary health care team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal and professional working relationships with patients/clients and staff.
• Ability to exercise tact, good judgment.
• Ability to foster and promote good public relations.
• Ability to physically and emotionally carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment, including a computer utilizing a variety of software applications.