Job Description
Position Summary
We are seeking a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist to join our amazing Pharmacy Team at the Kelowna General Hospital. This position is a permanent full-time role working Monday to Friday day shifts from 08:00 to 16:00.
The assigned Pharmacotherapy practice area for this position is Mental Health and Substance Use.
The pay rate for this position is $57.45 - $71.77 per hour.
Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive.
About the role:
Working within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team environment, the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist acts as a clinical pharmacy resource by providing consultation services to internal and external health care professionals and organizations in the assigned pharmacotherapy practice area. This position develops, plans, organizes, and evaluates clinical programs, quality assurance activities, administrative support, teaching, and research activities, and provides and oversees the provision of pharmaceutical care of patients in the assigned pharmacotherapy practice area. This pharmacist will support departmental and regional pharmacy initiatives through collaboration with local and regional pharmacy leaders and managers, physicians, and nursing leaders to achieve overall goals and objectives.
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
- Employer paid comprehensive benefits’ package and pension plan
- Relocation support of $7,850 for new employees relocating over 40km for this position
- A balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire
Join our team as we build 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. Apply today!
Qualifications
- Current registration as a pharmacist with the College of Pharmacists of British Columbia.
- Certification of completion of an accredited Hospital Pharmacy Residency program.
- Doctorate in Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) or post-graduate degree in clinical pharmacy from a recognized university program and at least 3 years recent hospital pharmacy experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, knowledge, and experience.
- Active membership in the Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacists is recommended.