Clinical Pharmacy Specialist | Community

Position Summary
Interior Health is seeking a dedicated Clinical Pharmacy Specialist | Community to join the Pharmacy Team at the Kelowna Community Health Services Centre in Kelowna, BC. This position is Permanent Part Time (0.60 FTE) working three days per week, 08:00 to 16:00.

Applicable positions may qualify for up to $15,000 as a recruitment incentive.

What Will You Work On?
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.

How Will You Create Impact?
Embark on a journey with us as we redefine clinical pharmacy practice across Interior Health through innovation, progression, and unwavering dedication. Joining our IH team isn't just a job; it's an opportunity to challenge yourself professionally while relishing the vibrant community surrounding you.

How Will We Help You Grow?
We're committed to your growth. Enjoy a tailored orientation, immediate support from exceptional colleagues, and the chance to work in an interdisciplinary environment where patient-centric care is paramount. Continuous education opportunities await you, ensuring your professional development.

What We Offer:
We offer a range of employee benefits and services to support you at every stage of your career:
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Employer paid training/education opportunities
• Generous Vacation Entitlement
• Employer Paid Health Benefits
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Competitive wages
• Relocation Allowance

Who We Are:
Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve.

About This Location:
The vibrant city of Kelowna offers so much to enjoy! Vineyards, orchards, golfing, hundreds of hiking and biking trails, amazing beaches and a diverse arts and culture scene situated on stunning Okanagan Lake and not forgetting multiple winter resorts right on our doorstep. Live, work and play where others only vacation.

Care Lives Here. Apply today!

Qualfications
• 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.