Position Summary
Are you a passionate pharmacist looking to work at the leading edge of healthcare and advance your career? Join our Pharmacy Team at East Kootenay Regional Hospital in beautiful Cranbrook, B.C.!
Applicable positions may qualify for up to $20,000 as a recruitment incentive.
Your Role:
This position provides clinical pharmacy services to patients in both acute care and residential care settings. As a member of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess and recommend individualized treatments, act as the primary resource for drug information and education, and provide expert advice to healthcare professionals. You will monitor drug prescribing, distribution, and therapy to ensure the safe, effective, rational, legal, and economic use of drugs. Additionally, you will maintain workload records and statistics, practice patient-centered care by monitoring ongoing drug therapy, and communicate pertinent findings and recommendations to appropriate healthcare practitioners. Your responsibilities will also include interpreting medication orders, entering them into the computer database, dispensing prescriptions, identifying and resolving drug therapy problems, and consulting with physicians on issues such as drug dosage, allergy, incompatibility, interaction, and efficacy.
We Offer:
• A work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical pharmacy skills
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Relocation support of $7,850 for new employees relocating over 40km for the position
• Access to many clinical resources, including clinical pharmacy specialist support for all pharmacists
• Continuous educational opportunities
• Interdisciplinary environments where patients are at the centre of care
• A balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire
Why Cranbrook, B.C.?
Nestled in the heart of the Kootenay Rockies, Cranbrook offers a unique blend of natural beauty and vibrant community life. Known for its stunning mountain views, Cranbrook is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts with activities such as hiking, skiing, fishing, and golfing. The city boasts excellent schools, a thriving arts and culture scene, and numerous recreational facilities. Living in Cranbrook means enjoying a high quality of life with the perfect balance between work and leisure. Experience the peace, tranquility, and adventure that come with living in this beautiful part of British Columbia.
Apply Today!
Join our team at East Kootenay Regional Hospital and contribute to building clinical pharmacy practice across Interior Health through innovation, progression, and dedication. At Interior Health, we provide room to grow and the opportunity to make a significant, personal contribution to the lives of others. If you seek the balance of professional challenge and a serene lifestyle, Cranbrook is the place for you. Apply now and make a positive impact on patient care in the stunning Kootenay region.
Qualifications
• Current registration as a pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
• Certification of completion of an Accredited Canadian Pharmacy Residency program (ACPR1); OR
A combination of at least one year of full time equivalent (FTE) recent relevant clinical pharmacy experience and recognized advanced education courses;
OR
A combination of at least 3 years of full time equivalent (FTE) recent relevant clinical pharmacy experience and an equivalent combination of training, knowledge and experience.
• Active membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists is encouraged.
Comments
Interior Health now offers assistance from an Indigenous Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with the application process and/or career exploration, send your question(s) via email to IndigenousEmployment@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.