Position Summary
Join Our Team as a Pharmacist at Kelowna General Hospital!
Are you ready to take your career in pharmacy to the next level? We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated casual Pharmacist to join our dynamic team at Kelowna General Hospital. A hospital residency program is not required for this position.
Who We're Looking For:
We are in search of individuals who are eager to work at the forefront of healthcare and make a meaningful impact in patients' lives.
What You'll Work On:
In this role, you will provide distribution pharmacy services, ensuring the efficient and accurate dispensing and compounding of medications. Your responsibilities will include interpreting medication orders, assessing prescriptions for therapeutic suitability, and communicating with healthcare professionals and patients for prescription clarification and problem resolution. Additionally, you will participate in medication use evaluation projects, medication safety initiatives, and clinical drug trials.
How Will You Create Impact:
As a vital member of our multidisciplinary team, you will assess and recommend individualized treatments, serve as the primary resource for drug information and education, and provide expert advice to healthcare professionals.
How We'll Help You Grow:
We are committed to supporting your professional growth and development. You will receive a customized orientation tailored to your needs and ongoing support from our excellent colleagues. You'll have the opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary environment where patients are at the center of care. Additionally, we offer continuous education opportunities and a supportive pharmacy team to collaborate with.
Reasons to Apply at Interior Health:
• A work environment conducive to the growth and development of strong clinical pharmacy skills.
• Access to many clinical resources, including clinical pharmacy specialist support for all pharmacists.
• Continuous educational opportunities.
• Interdisciplinary environments where patients are at the center of care.
• A balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.
Join Our Team:
Be part of our journey as we build clinical pharmacy practice across Interior Health through innovation, progression, and dedication. Take the first step toward a rewarding career by applying today!
Discover the vibrant city of Kelowna, nestled in the heart of the picturesque Okanagan Valley. With its stunning landscapes, thriving culinary scene, and abundance of outdoor recreational activities, Kelowna offers the perfect blend of professional fulfillment and personal enjoyment. Join us and experience the best of both worlds!
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.
Comments
This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.
Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with internal career exploration, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.