Position Summary
Are you looking to work at the leading edge of healthcare and advance your career? If so, we have a wonderful opportunity for you!
We are seeking a casual Clinical Pharmacist II to join our Pharmacy Team at Vernon Jubilee Hospital.
Your Role:
In this role, you will provide clinical pharmacy services to patients in acute care and residential care environments. As a key member of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess and recommend individualized treatments, serve as the primary resource for drug information, and provide expert advice to healthcare professionals. You will monitor drug prescribing, distribution, and therapy to ensure safe, effective, rational, legal, and economic use of medications. Additionally, you will maintain workload records and statistics, practicing patient-centered care by monitoring medical conditions and ongoing drug therapy for effectiveness, compliance, adverse reactions, drug interactions, and other incompatibilities. Your role will also involve communicating pertinent findings and recommendations to healthcare practitioners, maintaining appropriate documentation, interpreting medication orders, and dispensing prescriptions in accordance with legal, professional, and departmental standards.
Why Vernon?
Nestled in the picturesque Okanagan Valley, Vernon offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and vibrant community life. Enjoy year-round outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and water sports on the stunning Okanagan Lake. Vernon is also known for its rich cultural scene, local wineries, and family-friendly atmosphere. Living and working in Vernon provides a balanced lifestyle with a strong sense of community.
What We Offer:
• A work environment conducive to 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 centre of care.
• A balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.
Position Details:
• Shift Type: Days
• Shift Times: 08:00 to 16:00 and 09:00 to 17:00
Join our team as we build clinical pharmacy practice across Interior Health through innovation, progression, and dedication! If you are looking for a position that allows you to truly make an impact in healthcare delivery, this is the position for you. With ongoing training and networking opportunities throughout the province, this is an amazing opportunity to take your career to the next level. Apply today!
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.