Staff Pharmacist

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

VIHA is seeking a Staff Pharmacist at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, BC. The role focuses on drug distribution, patient counseling and medication dosage adjustments within a multidisciplinary team.

Reporting to the Pharmacy Site Coordinator, you will work in a fast-paced setting with rotating shifts, and must be licensed or eligible for licensing in BC.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Staff Pharmacist provides drug distribution, basic drug information, medication dosage adjustments and patient counseling.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Independent work

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Judgment

Public relations

Computer literacy

Safety awareness

Education

BC Pharmacist License

Job description

Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

07:30-15:30 / 14:00-22:00 or as operationally required; rotating on-call

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Temp FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$54.49 - $68.10

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Jul. 31 2027

Pending Return of Incumbent

Yes

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.